2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems & reliability
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 20 | 41% |
| Suspension → | 13 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 36 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 95,455 miles (middle 50% between 59,544 and 120,250 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed corrosion on the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear suspension lower link bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…”
Suspension · filed Jan 15, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded and the rear lateral arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware that nhtsa campaign number: 104v36000 (suspension) had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…”
Structure · filed Nov 6, 2015
“I got a letter from isuzu asking me to come in for a recall due to pre-mature frame rusting I was told they had to lift the body off the frame to inspect it and I was having the gas-level sender replaced at the same time. I was told by the service department that bolts holding the cassis to the frame had a tendency to…”
Structure · filed Aug 31, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE09030 · opened Jun 16, 2009 · closed Dec 8, 2009 · led to recall 10V436000
Technical service bulletins
23 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under…
IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2023
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 30, 2022
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these…
WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2022
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number…
IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2022
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the…
IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2022
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0709002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2007
Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update *sc
0505004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005
Poor and/or loose door weatherstrip position. *tt
0311S004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2003
Throttle body mounting bolt torque specifications. *tt
0301S002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2003
Replacement odometer programing. *jg
0204S003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2002
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 95,455 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.