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2001 Isuzu Rodeo

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
389
Received Jan 2001 to Oct 2020
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Frame rusts and corrodes through176 complaints · 45% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly26 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly11 complaints · 2.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #10V436000Isuzu 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 are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
  • Recall #02V213000On 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 18 crashes, 3 fires, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 15 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

2 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

1 more problem

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
114
Show as a table
YearComplaints
200116
200212
200312
200411
200515
20068
20076
200815
200935
2010114
201179
201215
201314
201411
201511
20165
20174
20182
20192
20202
20210
20220
20230
20240
20250
2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total389

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Frame rusts and corrodes through17645%–NHTSA recall #10V436000
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly266.7%–
Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly112.8%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving102.6%–
Tires blow out or tread separates71.8%–
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed61.5%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes51.3%–NHTSA recall #01V055000
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up51.3%–
Brakes make grinding or squealing noise51.3%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines41.0%–
Air conditioner blows hot air or fails41.0%–
Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches41.0%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline30.8%–NHTSA recall #00V298000
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips30.8%–
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed30.8%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #10V436000September 22, 2010149,992 vehicles affected

    suspension: rear

    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 are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.

    Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which Can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.

    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 which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility, or Honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  • NHTSA recall #02V213000August 9, 200215 vehicles affected

    air bags: frontal

    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.

    In the event of a crash, the air bag will not inflate properly or sufficiently resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification is expected to begin during august or september 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.

  • NHTSA recall #01V055000February 22, 20013 vehicles affected

    air bags: frontal

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles were built with the inflators in the passenger side air bag modules having the wrong amount of generant.

    In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, too much generant Can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag unit.

  • NHTSA recall #00V298000October 5, 20003,052 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.

    The fuel return hose does not meet ozone-resistant specifications, and could ultimately crack, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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