MYRModel Year Report

2000 Isuzu Rodeo

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Isuzu Rodeo
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Rodeo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2000: 274 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
199144
199281
199334
199490
1995177
199697
1997118
1998478
1999550
2000274
2001389
2002101
200316
200439
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 31%

31% of complaints: structure — 84 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170126

SUSPENSION 24%

24% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE IS VERY UNSTABLE DUE TO INSUFFICENT DAMPENING OF THE SUPENSION, DEALER SAYS THIS THERE IS NO PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030430

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and SEAT BELTS

EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH

NHTSA ODI report, 20210226

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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AFTER EXITING A PARKING LOT AND WHEN APPROACHING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL (ALREADY RED) AT A SPEED LESS THAN 5MPH (THE SIGNAL WAS APPROX 5 CAR LENGTHS FROM THE PARKING LOT EXIT), WHILE FURTHER SLOWING (BRAKING) TO LINE UP BEHIND THE LAST OF THE 2 CARS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130527

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 274
R 20010220 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.

Campaign 01V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010622 — engine and engine cooling

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-2000 RODEO (UE) AND AMIGO (UA) MODELS E

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIMING BELT. DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OR MODEL OF THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER

Campaign 01I002000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090616 — PE (closed 20091208)

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

I 20091207 — EA (closed 20101015)

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment

R 20101210 — suspension

ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR AR

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 WHI

Campaign 10V436000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — air bags

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002.

Campaign 02V213000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V213000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V055000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I002000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.