2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT
1 recalls — 68 complaints — 26 TSBs
00V298000 Oct 5, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.
Complaint Statistics
68 total complaints
7 crashes 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 10 |
| SUSPENSION | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Apr 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Apr 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE REAR LATERAL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 104V36000 (SUSPENSION) HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
I GOT A LETTER FROM ISUZU ASKING ME TO COME IN FOR A RECALL DUE TO PRE-MATURE FRAME RUSTING I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO LIFT THE BODY OFF THE FRAME TO INSPECT IT AND I WAS HAVING THE GAS-LEVEL SENDER REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT BOLTS HOLDING THE CASSIS TO THE FRA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
I GOT A LETTER FROM ISUZU ASKING ME TO COME IN FOR A RECALL DUE TO PRE-MATURE FRAME RUSTING I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO LIFT THE BODY OFF THE FRAME TO INSPECT IT AND I WAS HAVING THE GAS-LEVEL SENDER REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT BOLTS HOLDING THE CASSIS TO THE FRA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 5, 2014
Incident date: Mar 21, 2014
WHILE DRIVING IN VEHICLE, APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS, DRIVER-SIDE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BRACKET BROKE FREE FROM FRAME. VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT SLIGHTLY AND GENERATED A GROANING SOUND. PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION UNDERNEATH VEHICLE REALIZED FRAME SECTION CORRODED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 19, 2014
Incident date: Mar 18, 2014
THE FRAME IS SO BADLY ROTTED OUT THAT IT WON'T PASS A SAFETY INSPECTION . *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 23, 2014
Incident date: Jan 15, 2014
ERODING FRAME UNDERNEATH CAR. MY CAR SHAKES AND SQUEAKS HORRIBLY! MY CAR IS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT I HAVE HOLES AND I CAN SEE THROUGH THE CAR UNDERNEATH! *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: May 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED RUST WAS FOUND AROUND THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE CURRENT APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 140,000... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RUST ON THE FRAME WAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST LEAK, WHILE INSPECTING, HE FOUND A BREAK/SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRAME WHERE THE FORWARD MOUNTING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET ATTACHES. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED BUT NOT YET BROKEN. I TOOK IT TO AN ISUZU DEALER IN MASSACHUSETTS, & T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST LEAK, WHILE INSPECTING, HE FOUND A BREAK/SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRAME WHERE THE FORWARD MOUNTING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET ATTACHES. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED BUT NOT YET BROKEN. I TOOK IT TO AN ISUZU DEALER IN MASSACHUSETTS, & T... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST LEAK, WHILE INSPECTING, HE FOUND A BREAK/SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRAME WHERE THE FORWARD MOUNTING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET ATTACHES. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED BUT NOT YET BROKEN. I TOOK IT TO AN ISUZU DEALER IN MASSACHUSETTS, & T... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 17, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2012
2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. CONSUMER STATES CORROSION FRAME CRACKS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE 4-DOOR MODELS, BUT NOT THE 2-DOOR MODELS. *JB UPDATED 07/03/12 THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHY THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALLOWED TO LIMIT ITS FIX OF VEHICLE'S REGARDING THE RECALL. UPDAT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 28, 2012
Incident date: Feb 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC STATED... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 22, 2012
Incident date: Jan 20, 2012
WHILE DRIVING ON THE TOLL ROAD @ APPROX. 55 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION SNAPPED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PROCEED AT APPROX 20 MPH AND EXIT THE TOLL ROAD. UPON PARKING, I WAS ABLE TO EXAMINE THE REAR AND SAW T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 6, 2011
CRACKED FUEL DELIVERY HOSE, SERIOUS LEAKAGE OF GAS OVER DANGEROUSLY HOT EXHAUST PIPES. *TR
SUSPENSION
Oct 5, 2011
Incident date: Oct 6, 2010
REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT FELL OFF DUE TO RUSTED FRAME. ISUZU OWNER SUPPORT: USING MISDIRECTION AND STRONG ARM TACTICS TO DELAY AND AVOID RESOLUTION OF NHTSA SAFETY RECALL. UNETHICAL PRACTICE. FILING SMALL CLAIMS SUIT. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 5, 2011
Incident date: Oct 6, 2010
REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT FELL OFF DUE TO RUSTED FRAME. ISUZU OWNER SUPPORT: USING MISDIRECTION AND STRONG ARM TACTICS TO DELAY AND AVOID RESOLUTION OF NHTSA SAFETY RECALL. UNETHICAL PRACTICE. FILING SMALL CLAIMS SUIT. *TR
SUSPENSION
Oct 4, 2011
Incident date: Oct 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BRACKET HANGING FROM THE REAR SUS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 4, 2011
Incident date: Oct 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BRACKET HANGING FROM THE REAR SUS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 29, 2011
Incident date: Jul 29, 2011
THE RECALL ON THE ISUZU RODEOS DOES NOT COVER FRAME ROT, JUST THE "REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA" WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS, MY CAR HAS FRAME ROT FROM THE FRONT TIRES ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK, YOU CAN POKE YOUR FINGER THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE, AND IT CRUMBLES LIKE BREAD. WHAT'S THE POINT OF FIXI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AN UNKNOWN NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. WHILE PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 7, 2011
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WER... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 17, 2011
Incident date: May 10, 2011
MY 2001 RODEO SPORT FAILED THE ILLINOIS AIR TEAM TEST. IT FAILED ON CODES: P0446 AND P0463. THESE CODES ARE BOTH ISUZU RODEO SPORT RECALLS. THE FUEL TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, PUMPS CAN START CAR ON FIRE. THE ISUZU DEALERS SAY THERE IS NOT A RECALL! I HAVE THE RECALL # 66026. IT CLEARLY STATES THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 7, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
ISUZU RODEO FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED . THE ISUZU CORP WANT TO FIX WITH REAR BRACKETS THIS WILL NOT FIX THE SUV NEEDS A WHOLE NEW FRAME ONE THAT IS MADE OUT OF GOOD STEEL AND INCLOSED AND COATED . NOT ISPECTABLE IN MY STATE . WE WANT A REFUND THAT IS COMPARABLE TO THE REAL KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE.... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Jan 6, 2011
I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT WITH ABOUT 144,000 MILES ON IT WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2001. THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES IN SOME AREAS AND THE LOWER LINK SUPPORTS ARE ALSO RUSTING OFF. I CALLED ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA OWNERS RELATION DEPARTMENT (800) 255-6727 AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Jan 6, 2011
I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT WITH ABOUT 144,000 MILES ON IT WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2001. THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES IN SOME AREAS AND THE LOWER LINK SUPPORTS ARE ALSO RUSTING OFF. I CALLED ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA OWNERS RELATION DEPARTMENT (800) 255-6727 AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Jan 6, 2011
I OWN A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT WITH ABOUT 144,000 MILES ON IT WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2001. THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES IN SOME AREAS AND THE LOWER LINK SUPPORTS ARE ALSO RUSTING OFF. I CALLED ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA OWNERS RELATION DEPARTMENT (800) 255-6727 AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
I OWNED A 2001 ISUZU RODEO THAT I JUST HAD TO GET RID OF BECAUSE OF THE FRAME ROTTING IN HALF. I AM NOW IN A SITUATION WHERE I HAVE TO HAVE CAR PAYMENT. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE FRAME, I WOULD STILL HAVE THE ISUZU BECAUSE MECHANICALLY IT WAS FINE BUT IMAGINE MY HORROR WHEN THE GARAGE TOLD ME I COUL... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 23, 2010
Incident date: Sep 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,910.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 21, 2010
Incident date: May 24, 2010
FRAME DETERIORATION REPORTED BY MY MECHANIC, STEPS WERE TAKEN TO REINFORCE THE FRAME. AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 16, 2010
Incident date: May 14, 2010
2001 RODEO LS WITH SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST....I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH RUST....THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 25, 2009
MY BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ON THE NEXT OCCASION, THE REAR BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE AND IT FAILING TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. EVENTUALLY STOPPING. THE NEXT TIME, IT ACTUALLY DIDN'T ST... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE
May 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 25, 2009
MY BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ON THE NEXT OCCASION, THE REAR BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE AND IT FAILING TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. EVENTUALLY STOPPING. THE NEXT TIME, IT ACTUALLY DIDN'T ST... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 25, 2009
MY BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ON THE NEXT OCCASION, THE REAR BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE AND IT FAILING TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. EVENTUALLY STOPPING. THE NEXT TIME, IT ACTUALLY DIDN'T ST... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
May 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 25, 2009
MY BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND ON THE NEXT OCCASION, THE REAR BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE OF A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE AND IT FAILING TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. EVENTUALLY STOPPING. THE NEXT TIME, IT ACTUALLY DIDN'T ST... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 23, 2009
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
I HAVE A 2001 RODEO SPORT, V-6. THERE APPARENTLY IS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. THE GAS GAUGE DOES WORK PROPERLY, MOVING ON IT'S OWN, EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AS THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES. OCCASIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 23, 2009
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
I HAVE A 2001 RODEO SPORT, V-6. THERE APPARENTLY IS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. THE GAS GAUGE DOES WORK PROPERLY, MOVING ON IT'S OWN, EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AS THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES. OCCASIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY OF MY VEHICLE IS SO ROTTED THAT THE FRAME TO THE VEHICLE HAS FALLEN APART. WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TORQUE ARM FROM THE FRAME TO THE REAR END COMPLETELY FELL OFF. THE CAR BEGAN SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE OTHER SIDE TO FALL OFF. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 16, 2008
Incident date: Dec 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE LOSS OF POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE CONTACT CROSSED OVER FIVE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SAFETY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 16, 2008
Incident date: Dec 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE LOSS OF POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE CONTACT CROSSED OVER FIVE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SAFETY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 10, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. A M... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 10, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. A M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2008
Incident date: May 12, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT IN JUNE 2005. THE VERY NEXT WEEK I HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO CARMAX DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THEY INSISTED IT WAS JUST MY GAS CAP NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AFTER OWNI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Oct 22, 2008
Incident date: May 12, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT IN JUNE 2005. THE VERY NEXT WEEK I HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO CARMAX DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THEY INSISTED IT WAS JUST MY GAS CAP NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AFTER OWNI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 22, 2008
Incident date: May 12, 2007
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT IN JUNE 2005. THE VERY NEXT WEEK I HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO CARMAX DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THEY INSISTED IT WAS JUST MY GAS CAP NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AFTER OWNI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
A PROBLEM W/BRAKES DURING RAIN ONLY LOCKING UP LEADING TO ACCIDENTS. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS AFTER FIRST ACCIDENT WAS ASSURED BRAKES WERE GOOD SECOND ACCIDENT WAS A ROLL OVER SAME PROBLEM BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO ROLLOVER IN WHICH ATLEAST 2 IMPACTS BEFORE ROLLOVER AI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
A PROBLEM W/BRAKES DURING RAIN ONLY LOCKING UP LEADING TO ACCIDENTS. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS AFTER FIRST ACCIDENT WAS ASSURED BRAKES WERE GOOD SECOND ACCIDENT WAS A ROLL OVER SAME PROBLEM BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO ROLLOVER IN WHICH ATLEAST 2 IMPACTS BEFORE ROLLOVER AI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2006
THE ALARM GOES OFF ANYTIME THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 30 DEGREES. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IF THE CAR IS LOCKED. KEEPING THE CAR UNLOCKED IN COLD WEATHER IS THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. OUR NEIGHBORS WOULD DISAGREE WHEN IT IS HONKING AWAY AT 2 IN THE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT
26 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0505004
May 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC
0311S004
Aug 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT
0301S002
May 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
0204S003
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING. *JG
0211S001
Mar 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR CHECK ARM POPPING SOUND. *JG
SB0103S001
Sep 1, 2001
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CARB OBD II EVAPORATIVE LEAK DIAGNOSIS REGULATION EMISSIONS CAMPAIGN O1E-001. *TT
SB0104S001
Jul 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME ENGINES MAY OCASSIONALLY EXPERIENCE IDLE FLUCTUATION AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE BECAUSE AN ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (APS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1271, P1273, P1275, P1280, OR P1285 IS SET.
SB0111S006
Jul 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14327313 MAY EXPERIENCE MUD FLAP INTERFERENCE CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN. *TT
IB0109S001
Jun 1, 2001
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
IB0101S001
Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1340 ION SENSING MODULE CYLINDER ID FAULT. *TT
IB0110S001
Mar 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR SHAFT ALIGNMENT ON THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TT
IB0104S002
Mar 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION. *TT
SB0111S003
Feb 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LOUD DOOR CHECK ARM POPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. *TT
IB0108S001
Feb 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CORRECTIONS FOR VARIOUS 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2002 MODEL YEAR AXIOM. *TT
IB0104S001
Feb 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1340 ION SENSING MODULE CYLINDER ID FAULT.
IB0012S003
Dec 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING RODEO AND AMIGO / RODEO SPORT HVAC OPERATION UPDATE FOR VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING ONLY. *TT
IB0008S005
Sep 1, 2000
190000 TIRES
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO INFORM YOU THE VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCREASED FOR VEHICLE SHIPPING. *TT
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.
ISUZU RODEO SPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU RODEO SPORT across all model years (2001–2003).
5
Total Recalls
143
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
10
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths