KnownCarProblems2001 Isuzu Rodeo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 389 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the body and structure (55% of complaints, typically around 113,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2001 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Body and structure
214 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 113,500 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
I was driving in a parking lot and rear tire began to wobble. I parked and left the vehicle due to an imminent appointment, returning an hour later I inspected the tire and found the control arm on the drivers side rear tire had broke away from the frame, thankfully I was in a relatively safe area for this to happen…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving 20 MPH, the rear driver's side of the frame failed. A mechanic stated that the rear passenger side was going to fail as well. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. . The current and failure mileages were 115,000. Update 09/10/08 the bracket…
Suspension
115 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 118,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While traveling at speeds of 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle would sway from left to right. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where he was informed that the rear trailing arm had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving approximately 60 MPH the steering wheel began to turn to the left and right. The contact began to lose control and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was drifting into a different lane. The vehicle was pulled onto the emergency lane and shut off. Upon examining the…
Engine
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
1. Rear shocks went bad at 30,000 miles cost 500.00 to replace. 2. Multiple problems with small components breaking. 3. 6 disk changer broke at 50,000 mile 4. Check engine light on at 45,000 miles- 2 codes for EGR valve stuck. 5. Car stalled several times while in motion and finally just died. Needed new fuel sending…
Pushrod and crank damage to vehicle with only 62,566 miles. This vehicle has been properly maintained in accordance with origianl warranty guidelines. Due to the fact this vehicle was a previous daily rental , Isuzu reduced original warrantly coverage from 10years/120,000 miles to 5years / 60,000 miles. It seems quite…
Fuel system
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called…
2001 Isuzu Rodeo, with no prior damage, was warming up and caught fire. Apparently , a fuel line leak in the engine compartment was the cause. No warning whatsoever, and no prior mechanical work performed in the engine compartment relating to fuel lines. Apparently Isuzu had a recall on fuel lines, but I'm told it…
Brakes
23 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock.
Various problems with 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The consumer noticed the vehicle did not stop the brakes were applied. They would slide, then stop. Two small children would be with the consumer when these problems would occur. The dealer suggested that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and that the brakes were working…
When braking at low speeds, brake pedal drops, feels like it won't stop and there is a loud, rumbling noise coming from the brakes. Happens intermittently. I have taken it to several different dealers and they all say they can't fix the problem if they can't duplicate it. The diagnosis test always shows there is…
Electrical
20 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called…
Dt: the contact stated while the vehicle was at a certified dealership the ABS brakes failed. The mechanic was backing the contact's vehicle out of the garage and the ABS light illuminated. When the ABS light illuminated the mechanic depressed the brake pedal. However, the ABS did not engage. The vehicle crossed the…
Transmission
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, clutch assembly.
Intermittent problem since 45,000 miles. On automatic transmission, while in drive or from a stop, car does not accelerate despite pushing all the way down on the gas pedal. Tried stopping car (to park and back to drive) but does not solve problem. Seems to go away if I shift to gear 3 then back to drive. If left in…
The fuel sending unit on the '01 Isuzu Rodeo is faulty and causes the check engine light to come on and the gas gauge to work improperly. Also, the transmission for the '01 Rodeo appears to be structurally unsound for the engine. The transmission on my '01 Rodeo, after 70,000 miles, has needed to be replaced. This…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The accident was caused by tire tread separation on the back passenger end. I was going 75 MPH (the speed limit) on interstate 10 when the tread separated. I lost control of my SUV (2001 Isuzu Rodeo) and nearly rolled it a few times, ended up spinning around and going backwards through the dirt median heading into…
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that there was a noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where they stated that the front and rear tie rods and wheel bearings were defective. The mechanic also discovered that the underbody of the frame was corroded, especially on…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect hose. If it is incorrect, dealers will replace it.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.
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
Fuel tank retention failure
Summary
On april 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from mr. Kevin byrne (the petitioner) requesting that the agency ?undertake a defects investigation? Of ?rust-related detachment of isuzu rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA id 11091788). The petitioner experienced a partial fuel tank detachment in his model year (my) 2004 isuzu rodeo in july 2017. On may 23, 2018, odi opened dp18-001 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for a defect investigation. Odi sent information request letters to isuzu and honda requesting production, design history and field data related to fuel tank retention failures in my 2001-2004 isuzu rodeo, my 2002-2004 isuzu axiom and my 2001-2002 honda passport vehicles equipped with the sa
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 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (214 complaints, typically around 113,500 miles); suspension (115 complaints, typically around 118,500 miles); engine (27 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo have?
- 4 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 2001 a bad year for the Isuzu Rodeo?
- It is the most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000, with 389 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.