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2001 Isuzu Rodeo vs 2002 Isuzu Rodeo

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Isuzu Rodeo2002 Isuzu Rodeo
NHTSA complaints389101
Recall campaigns42
Service bulletins (TSBs)6651
Investigations33
Crash reports188
Fire reports31
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1816–18
Median reported incident mileage110,000 mi85,294 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentIsuzu RodeoIsuzu Rodeo
Structure21422
Suspension11515
Engine and Engine Cooling2216
Power Train1818
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2014
Electrical System204
Fuel System, Gasoline163
Air Bags76

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion21317
Stalling2516
Check engine light130
Vibration / shaking118
Loss of power60
Hesitation / surging60
Electrical failures50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.