MYRModel Year Report

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

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2003 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:56.768Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

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

2003: 16 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

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

4 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo. The stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning, causing the contact to crash into a guard rail. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-21

Frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-07

Also filed under Suspension

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

Service brakes

2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Suspension

2 of 16 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Power train

2 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

The Rodeo was three months old when I noticed that the gas mileage was decreasing at an alarming rate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-02

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2003-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic03V390000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and displays." The brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the…

    Remedy: The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

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    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…

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    2013-12-13Suspension13V547000 Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently…

    Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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…

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

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V390000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 13V547000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo have?
3 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.