2001 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 515 complaints about the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 42.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 22.7%.
Complaints515
Crashes24
Fires3
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 42.3% · 218
Suspension 22.7% · 117
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.3% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 4.3% · 22
Electrical system 3.9% · 20
Power train 3.7% · 19
Fuel system, gasoline 3.1% · 16
Tires 2.1% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 110,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact took her vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that the frame was rusted, which prevented the vehicle from being driven. The manufacturer stated that they are not taking action at this time. The contact feels that the manufacturer should repair her vehicle or give her another one. The failure mileage was 140,000.Updated 06/11/09. *Lj updated 06/11/09. Structure · reported at 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 20 mph, the rear axle fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his residence and upon further inspection the contact found that the frame had severe corrosion and rust, which caused the rear axle failure. The vehicle had not yet been repaired or inspected by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 102,000. Structure · reported at 102,000 miles
The sway bar of the rear wheel at the driver side of my Isuzu Rodeo 2001 felt off of the frame without a warning. After a close inspection I discovered that this was due to a severe corrosion of the frame. The accident happened up on entering in a parking lot. Due to the low speed I managed to stop promptly. I believe that if this had happened on a busy street there might have been more severe consequences. Structure · reported at 120,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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