2002 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model

2002 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:06.315Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 101 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1990	0
1991	44
1992	81
1993	34
1994	90
1995	177
1996	97
1997	118
1998	478
1999	550
2000	274
2001	389
2002	101
2003	16
2004	39
2008	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STRUCTURE 22%

22% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASH

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WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRACTION BAR FELL OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE CURB. THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT I HAD NO IDEA OF THE RECALL UNTIL I LOOKED INTO IT NOW. HOW CAN I GET MY TRUCK FIXED? *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140711

Also filed under SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact recently became aware of severe corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V436000 (Suspension) approximately 10 years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260313

Frame rust condition which makes the SUV un repairable

NHTSA ODI report, 20211127

POWER TRAIN 18%

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

CRASH

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WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030926

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASH

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The contact's son owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated while driving downhill at 40 MPH around a curve with a child sitting in the rear seat, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221005

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE VIBRATES, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK THE VEHICLE'S VIBRATION CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULSATE AND THE VEHICLE TO WANDER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020529

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051125 — fuel system, gasoline

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 AFFE

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 WI

Campaign 05V466000 — 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