KnownCarProblems2000 Isuzu Rodeo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the body and structure (31% of complaints, typically around 119,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Body and structure
84 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 119,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
Rear swaybar detached from frame due to frame rust. No prior indication, as frame rusted from inside out. Detached while driving, causing vehicle to swerve from road.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that in 2008 while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the failure continued. The engine would not start so the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump and subframe had holes due to…
Suspension
65 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was taken to the dealer for repairs. The technician advised that the bracket that supported the coil springs were extremely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the rear suspension was corroded. A local mechanic stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs because the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000…
Engine
37 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
While driving fuel does not register. The gauge stays on empty. Also, oil does not flow through to the engine . While driving at 65 MPH the engine completely blew up. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times.
The fuel gauge did not work. The check engine light remained on. The consumer didn't know how much fuel was in the tank or if there were problems with the engine.
Brakes
36 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
I purchased the vehicle used in october of 2002. It has 23000+ miles on it. It currently has 35000+ miles on it and the engine is clicking. The dealership notified me that the engine is no good. Not only did the engine go bad, but we've been putting oil in the engine like mad. I think we've purchased 6 quarts of oil…
200 Isuzu Rodeo--braking problem--pedal goes to floor-extended braking time, brakes have completely failed one time. Have had grinnding noise when applying brakes over small bumps, with loss of brakes. The car has been to 3 independent mechanics to have brakes checked and all say pads and rotors are fine, but braking…
Fuel system
30 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
I bought this car used with 50128 miles in april 3, 2004. On, july 12, 2004 around 55000 miles. I stopped and let the car running for 3 mins. I came back and the fuel sensor low light was flashing and the car said I was empty, but I knew I wasn't because I just filled the tank up that day. I started going and the fuel…
While driving fuel does not register. The gauge stays on empty. Also, oil does not flow through to the engine . While driving at 65 MPH the engine completely blew up. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times.
Transmission
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline.
While brakes are fully depressed the vehicle moves forward. Returned vehicle to dealer three times prior to warranty expiring. Mechanic stated that they could not duplicate. Now, and for the past twelve months, when the gear shift (between the seats) is in drive on the indicator panel (dash board) it indicated the…
Dt: the vehicle was parked with the gear shifter in the park position and the key was not in the ignition. Consumer's son, who was 2 years old, was sitting in the back seat. Child was not restrained in a child safety seat. Consumer went inside the house for a minute and when he returned the car rolled and crashed at…
Electrical
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
: the contact stated a fire erupted in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle had just been filled with fuel. While stopping at a stop light the vehicle began to hesitate as if it were going to stall. The fire was first noticed on the front passenger side. Based on the fire departments investigation the fire started…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and jerked when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the front brakes were overheated and…
Speed control
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Vehicle accelerated while coasting causing vehicle to fish-tail and spin out. Once vehicle corrected brakes/ABS did not engage (no pulse in brake pedal no squealing tires) resulting in vehicle careening of the road.
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle but could not diagnose the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 th
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag unit.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles were built with the inflators in the passenger side air bag modules having the wrong amount of generant.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear suspension lower link detachment
Summary
On september 22, 2010, isuzu manufacturing services of america, inc (isuzu) submitted a defect information report (NHTSA recall 10v-436) to the national highway traffic safety administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (my) 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and honda passport vehicles and my 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles originally sold, or currently operated, in the following states:connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. All vehicle owners will receive the recall notification.ve
Rear suspension lower link failure
Summary
During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v-058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v-058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. Isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation
Questions about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (84 complaints, typically around 119,000 miles); suspension (65 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); engine (37 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Isuzu Rodeo?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000, with 274 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.