KnownCarProblems2002 Isuzu Rodeo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the body and structure (22% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2002 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Body and structure
22 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for repairs, the technician noticed that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
"takata recall " my stabilizer bar under my car broke off while I was driving on the thruway I almost crashed into another vehicle and I ran off the road.
Transmission
18 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
I have a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo ls with a six cylinder engine and a 2 wheel drive automatic transmission. The transmission is sealed and the owner's manual requires service at 120,000 miles. I have never driven the vehicle under extreme conditions, and I have never towed anything behind the vehicle. Nonetheless, my…
Vehicle's automatic transmission unpredictably and uncontrollably, on more than one occasion while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, shifted out of "drive" and into "park" on the control panel indicator, while the stick shift was still engaged in "drive." this resulted in a very alarming jerking feeling and loss of…
Brakes
18 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock.
Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the brakes. The brakes makes noises when pressure is applied. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic said there was nothing that they could do to improve the situation. Provide further details.
I own a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The ABS system in the vehicle has failed 3 times so far. I talked to a few people who own Isuzu Rodeo and they all have had the same problem. So I believe that this is an inherent problem of the Isuzu Rodeo .which should be investigated
Engine
17 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
- the contact stated that she owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. She purchased thevehicle in april 2005. The vehicle had an odometer reading of approximately 16000 miles at the time of purchase, and it currently has 66,000 miles. The contact stated that it is 6000 miles past the warranty. The motor seized on december 15, 2005…
Emissions equipment is required by federal law to be covered for five years or 50,000 miles. I've been told by the dealer that the emission tube/valve is 90% blocked, plus have been told by Isuzu inc. My issue doesn't fall under my warrenty @ 25,255 miles. Ems. Tube must be cleaned by dealer for a cost over $200.00
Suspension
15 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 114,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
I have 110,000 miles on vehicle and was just told frame is rusting out. Not safe to drive this car has many miles left on engine, not happy about rusted frame I have heard about , also ABS light goes off and on.
The contact's son owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated while driving downhill at 40 MPH around a curve with a child sitting in the rear seat, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that upon turning the steering wheel, the vehicle failed to respond as…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rear window wiper/washer.
Extremely cold morning and used the rear window defroster and it shattered the rear window. Told by the dealer it was caused by the window tint that was installed. I had a 99 Rodeo with after market tint and never had any problems.
Rear window on my 2002 izusu Rodeo exploded. This is the 2nd time it has happened to me,the dealership claim that the aftermarket tint I install hold the heat on when the rear defroster is on and cause the window to explode.
Air bags
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
While merging onto the interstate vehicle drove over some black ice, vehicle then spun around, hit a concrete barrier,and a guard rail. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.
Car was involved in an accident where it struck the back of another vehicle. The collision was enough to cause over $4000.00 in damage to the Isuzu but the air bags failed to deploy.
Electrical
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: wiring, ignition.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.
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 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (22 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); transmission (18 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); brakes (18 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo have?
- 2 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 2002 a bad year for the Isuzu Rodeo?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Rodeo model year since 2000, with 101 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.