MYRModel Year Report

2000 Isuzu Rodeo

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Isuzu Rodeo
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
274
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 2000: 274 complaints 2000 274 2001: 389 complaints 2002: 101 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1992 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1996 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1998 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 274 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1992 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1994 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1996 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1998 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2000 274 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2000: 274 complaints

View as data table
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% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2017-01-26

Suspension

24% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2003-04-30

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-26

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

13% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2013-05-27

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Power train

7% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2000Complaint volume 274 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-02-20Air bags01V055000 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.

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    2001-06-22Engine and engine cooling01I002000 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…

    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…

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    2009-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-08 Rear suspension lower link failure
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    2009-12-07Engineering analysisClosed 2010-10-15 Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
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    2010-12-10Suspension10V436000 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…

    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…

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    Date not on fileAir bags02V213000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 84 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 40 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V213000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V055000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01I002000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.