MYRModel Year Report

2001 Isuzu Rodeo

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 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
389
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

56% 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 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2001: 389 complaints 2001 389 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 2001: 389 complaints 2001 389 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 2001: 389 complaints 2001 389 2002: 101 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2001: 389 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

56% · 218 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-14

Also filed under Air bags and engine

Suspension

30% · 117 reports

Most commonly citing rear and coil springs.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-04-15

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, 2017-11-01

Service brakes

6% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 22 reports

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, 2001-01-22

Electrical system

5% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-10-24Fuel system, gasoline00V298000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2001Complaint volume 389 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-08 Rear suspension lower link failure
  5. I
    2009-12-07Engineering analysisClosed 2010-10-15 Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
  6. R
    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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  7. I
    2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure
  8. R
    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

2001 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 218 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 117 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V213000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V298000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V055000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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