MYRModel Year Report

2001 Isuzu Rodeo

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 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, 2001 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 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2001: 389 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 56%

56% of complaints: structure — 218 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TURNING ONTO A STREET. THE STREET WAS COVERED IN OIL OR SOME TYPE OF SLICK ELEMENT. I SKIDDED AND FELL INTO A DITCH. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

Also filed under AIR BAGS and ENGINE

SUSPENSION 30%

30% of complaints: suspension — 117 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SOMETIMES BANG INTO GEAR. THE SHIFTER LINKAGES GET STUCK AND HAVE TO SHUT OFF CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO UNJAM SHIFTER. WHEN GOING TO TAKE OFF REAR END JAMS UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180415

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

THE VEHICLE REAR SUSPENSION RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT WHILE DRIVING THE STABILIZING BAR DETATCHED WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURED AFTER RECALL REPAIR WAS PREFORMED 7 YEARS EARLIER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171101

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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ENGINE DIES, CRUISE CONTROL & CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON. RANDOM AND FREQUENT TIMES

NHTSA ODI report, 20010122

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001024 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.

Campaign 00V298000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 389
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

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

I 20180523 — DP (closed 20200305)

Fuel Tank Retention Failure

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

2001 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (218 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (117 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V213000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V298000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V055000 (air bags) 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 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.