2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
9 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud explosion heard as the steering wheel began to shake violently, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-09
Structure
6 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.
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The stabilizer fell off the vehicle while it was on the road. Lost control of the vehicle at that point, nearly avoided hitting a logging truck, ended up in a ditch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-25
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and engine.
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While driving at any speed or coming to a complete stop vehicle will continuously stall out without warning. Dealership cannot locate cause of problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-01
Visibility
2 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and glass, side/rear.
Equipment
2 of 23 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle's air conditioning unit overheated to the point that it fractured the air conditioning control unit and melted the wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-10
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-11-25Fuel system, gasoline05V466000 Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of…
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers…
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2009-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-08 Rear suspension lower link failure
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2012-07-26Suspension12V306000 Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 Amigo and model year 2001-2002 Rodeo Sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of Maine, New Hampshire…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in…
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 12V306000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.