2002 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 18.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 14.9%.
Complaints121
Crashes10
Fires1
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 18.2% · 22
Power train 14.9% · 18
Engine and engine cooling 13.2% · 16
Suspension 12.4% · 15
Service brakes, hydraulic 11.6% · 14
Visibility 5.8% · 7
Air bags 5.0% · 6
Electrical system 3.3% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Isuzu Rodeo in this data, 2002 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 85,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Only a few weeks after vehicle was purchased while driving the frame of the vehicle literally cracked and separated. The rear passenger frame piece was hanging down and forward! We were so grateful this didn't happen just a few miles before when we were on the freeway traveling at 70mph. We could have died! Structure · reported at 89,000 miles
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. Structure · reported at 100,000 miles
On april 7th 2011 my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo lost control on i290 expressway due to a rotted rear frame. I was able to slow the suv down without incident. I contacted Isuzu corporate after doing some research, they instructed me to not drive the car and have it towed to the dealer for inspection. Structure · reported at 89,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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