MYRModel Year Report

2002 Isuzu Rodeo

● Typical for this model
2002 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:35.452Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
101
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

22% 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 2002: 101 complaints 2002 101 2003: 16 complaints 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 2002: 101 complaints 2002 101 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 2002: 101 complaints 2002 101 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2002: 101 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

22% · 22 reports

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?

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-11

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, 2026-03-13

Frame rust condition which makes the SUV un repairable

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-27

Power train

18% · 18 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-26

Service brakes

18% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

Suspension

15% · 15 reports

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, 2022-10-05

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, 2002-05-29

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-11-25Fuel system, gasoline05V466000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2009-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-08 Rear suspension lower link failure
  3. I
    2009-12-07Engineering analysisClosed 2010-10-15 Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment
  4. 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.