2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 354 complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 23.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 18.4%.
Complaints354
Crashes40
Fires12
Injuries38
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 23.7% · 84
Suspension 18.4% · 65
Engine and engine cooling 11.3% · 40
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.9% · 35
Power train 5.1% · 18
Electrical system 4.8% · 17
Fuel system, other 4.8% · 17
Vehicle speed control 4.2% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 40 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 38 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 2000 sits 4th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 89,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in a voluntary manufacturer's recall; however, the manufacturer stated that it had expired. The failure mileage was 213,000. Structure · reported at 213,000 miles
Vehicle frame rusted out. No events lead up to failure. Problem detected while driving. Vehicle felt as though it was swaying. Pulled over and saw that rear axle mount was detached from vehicle. Had to bring to professional welder. Repair cost in thousands. No guarantees of how long it will last as another failure is guaranteed. Serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by manufacture. Structure · reported at 145,585 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that metal of the frame was flaking off and there were holes and cracks throughout the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact not to drive the vehicle due to the severity of the corrosion. The current mileage was approximately 122,980. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Structure · reported at 122,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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