2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Own a 2003 Isuzu rodeo. Car looks in great shape on the outside but the other day, the stabilizer came off while driving. Barely avoided a major accident. Mechanic said he never saw anything that bad before, severe rust on the frame. Can't be fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-21
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · 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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2013-12-13Suspension13V547000 Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 13V547000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 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.