2002 ISUZU RODEO
2 recalls — 121 complaints — 65 TSBs
10V436000 Sep 22, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 V... Read more
05V466000 Oct 7, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 LAUN... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 DIF... Read more
Complaint Statistics
121 total complaints
10 crashes 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while stopped at a red traffic light, the Automatic START/STOP system failed, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was restarted and drove normally. On another occasion, whi... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 16, 2025
Incident date: Sep 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts t... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 5, 2022
Incident date: Feb 5, 2022
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 fai... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 27, 2021
Incident date: Nov 10, 2021
Frame rust condition which makes the SUV un repairable
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 20, 2017
Incident date: Jul 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 19, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM AN UNKNOWN R... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 12, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
TAKATA AIR BAG, MY 2002 RODEO AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, ON THE DASHBOARD, I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID ITS NOT PART OF THE RECALLS, IT IS A VEHICLE MADE BY HONDA AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALLS, ITS THE SAME VEHICLE AS THE HONDA PASSPORT JUST A DIFFERENT YR AND ITS A FLORIDA REGISTERED AUTOMO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
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.
SUSPENSION
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 9, 2016
Incident date: Jul 8, 2016
I PULLED INTO A HANDICAP PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A SUPERMARKET, PUT IT IN PARK, SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. GOT OUT OUT VEHICLE, LOCKED THE DOORS. STARTED TO WALK AWAY AND A GUY THAT WAS SITTING AT A TABLE IN FRONT OF STORE YELLED THERE GOES YOUR CAR. I RAN BESIDE THE CAR TO TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR TO... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2016
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FUEL ODOR WAS NOTICED AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Feb 20, 2016
"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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 17, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2015
DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING CALL AND STEERING SUDDENLY SEEMED "FUNNY". PULLED OVER, HAD CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR RUSTED FROM THE MAINFRAME OF THE CAR AND THE CAR CANNOT BE DRIVEN. RESEARCHED ON WEB AND ISUZU HAD A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. CALLED H... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Jun 30, 2015
TL* 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... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2014
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 H... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 11, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRACTION BAR FELL OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE CURB. THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT I HAD NO IDEA OF THE RECALL UNTIL I LOOKED INTO IT NOW. HOW CAN I GET MY TRUCK FIXED? *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 11, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRACTION BAR FELL OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE CURB. THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT I HAD NO IDEA OF THE RECALL UNTIL I LOOKED INTO IT NOW. HOW CAN I GET MY TRUCK FIXED? *TR
Crash
SUSPENSION
Feb 7, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AREA WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 24, 2013
Incident date: Nov 24, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING ON A ROAD, A HORSE RAN ACROSS AND CAUSED A COLLISION. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IS DAMAGED, AS WELL AS, BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND THE RADIATOR. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO TWO PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE. THE OFFICER AT THE SCENE SAID THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEFINITELY DEPL... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Mar 6, 2007
VEHICLE STALLS IN SLOW TURNS, REDUCED POWER LIGHT COMES ON ONCE EVERY THREE WEEKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 23, 2013
Incident date: Apr 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,381.
SUSPENSION
Feb 27, 2013
Incident date: Feb 27, 2013
TODAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY. MY ISUZU RODEO STARTED TO SWAY ON THE HIGHWAY. AND WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS THE REAR END BEGAN CLUNKING AS IT SLOWED. IT FEELS LIKE IM TOWING DEAD WEIGHT. I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND IT WAS SMOKING UNDER THE REAR END. ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE IS SOMETHI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 28, 2012
Incident date: Oct 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE FRAME AND BRACKETS WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORROD... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
THE FRAME OF MY 2002 ISUZU RODEO HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST, CAUSING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
SUSPENSION
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
THE FRAME OF MY 2002 ISUZU RODEO HAS SIGNIFICANT FRAME RUST, CAUSING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jan 13, 2012
Incident date: May 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ERRONEOUSLY DRIFT TO ONE SIDE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE MOVED INTO THE SHOULDER, CRASHING INTO THE BARRIER WALL ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOU... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2012
Incident date: May 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ERRONEOUSLY DRIFT TO ONE SIDE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE MOVED INTO THE SHOULDER, CRASHING INTO THE BARRIER WALL ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOU... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
Jan 3, 2012
Incident date: Dec 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE SUSPENSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AN INTERMITTE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 29, 2011
Incident date: Sep 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET FRACTURED AND THE WHEEL WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE BRACKET WAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 29, 2011
Incident date: Aug 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE THROUGH STATE INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HIS FRAME AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Aug 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUST WAS ON THE TRAILING ARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. TEHRE WERE NO REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
SUSPENSION
Aug 12, 2011
Incident date: Aug 12, 2011
THERE IS NOT A CENTER ANYWHERE NEARBY FOR WHICH I CAN GET THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
FAX ON BEHALF OF REQUEST ASSISTANCE RE HER 2002 ISUZU RODEO, RECENTLY HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR A RECALL, BUT ISUZU WANTS VEHICLE SENT TO A DIFFERENT CENTER FOR REPAIRS DESPITE BEING DECLARED UNSAFE; REPLY ATTN ELIZABETH MILLER/ BURLINGTON *TGW RECALL # 10V43600 WAS MENTIONED IN THE LETTER. *JB
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 26, 2011
Incident date: May 2, 2011
2002 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT *TGW
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 6, 2011
Incident date: May 5, 2011
I OWN A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. IT ONLY HAS 56,890 MILES AND SHOULD HAVE PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT IN IT. I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL ISUZU SERVICE CENTER FOR THE RECENT SAFEY RECALL. THEY INSTALLED THE BRACKET KIT PER THE RECALL. HOWEVER, WHILE INSTALLING THE BRACKETS, THEY DISCOVERED HUGE HOLES IN THE FRAME ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 7, 2011
Incident date: Apr 7, 2011
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. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 31, 2011
Incident date: Mar 11, 2011
THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR ON MY 2002 ISUZU RODEO HAS DETACHED FROM THEFRAME ON ONE SIDE CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO SWAY DANGEROUSLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I HAD JUST BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALL FOR FRAME CORROSION AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE AREA SPECIFIED BY THE RECALL WAS FINE AND IT WAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 11, 2011
A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON MY 2002 ISUZU RODEO FOR RUST ON THE FRAME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THE ONE SMALL AREA AFFECTED BY THE RECALL WAS FINE, UNFORTUNATELY, SEVERAL OTHER PLACES ON THE FRAME WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND ISUZU DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THOSE SO THE DEALER DIDN'T ADDRESS THEM. THE CAR IS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2009 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND AS A RESULT THE TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 14, 2010
Incident date: Dec 14, 2010
CONTACTED MURPHY ISUZU 610-494-8800 REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 10V-436. SERVICE INDIVIDUAL INDICATED THAT IT COULD BE A 1-2 MONTHS BEFORE ISUZU IS PREPARED TO FIX. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 3, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE ECGI HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 31, 2010
Incident date: Oct 28, 2010
2002 ISUZU RODEO 2 WHEEL DRIVE, TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IS IN ONE GEAR AND SOMETIMES THE DASH INDICATOR IS IN ANOTHER GEAR. MUST STOP AND SHUT OFF ENGINE FOR AT LEAST 5 SECONDS TO RESET THIS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS....(6). *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 4, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO THE LOCAL POOL ON JULY 4TH WEEKEND IN MY 2002 ISUZU RODEO I NOTICED WHEN I CAME TO A STOP THAT I FELT MOVEMENT IN THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT I THOUGHT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR END. CONTINUING DOWN THE ROAD ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS SCRAPING NOISE AND STARTED TO SLOW DO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 30, 2010
I OWN A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. I AM THE ONLY OWNER. LAST YEAR 2009, IT SUDDENLY STARTED HAVING A JERKING MOVEMENT WHENEVER I STOP AND THEN ACCELERATE. IT GOT SO BAD THAT I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME $695.00 TO FIX WHAT THEY SAID WAS A TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAK. IT RAN OK FOR A WHILE AND THEN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Jan 3, 2010
MY CAR STALLS IN TRAFFIC DUE TO A DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLE GASKET . I HAVE BEEN LEFT STRANDED IN TRAFFIC, UNABLE TO RESTART MY VEHICLE. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION ENTIRELY CAUSED BY A MANUFACTORING DEFECT. ISUZU IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT AND HAS REPAIRED MANY FREE OF CHARGE UNDER A SECRET PLAN THA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 7, 2010
Incident date: Dec 18, 2009
THE CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BROKE OFF FROM THE FRAME WHILE I WAS DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 3 M/P/H. THIS WAS ON A MACADAM ROAD AND I KNEW THE SPEED BUMP WAS THERE. I ENDED UP GETTING THE VEHICLE TOWED. I CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY. EVENTUALLY, AFTER ANALYS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 15, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
2002 ISUZU RODEO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CAN NOT BE CHECKED DUE TO THE LOCATION. *NJ THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT WAS THEN DISCOVERED SHE COULD NOT CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BECAUSE THE DIPSTICK WAS LOCATED UNDER THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SHOULD... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2007
TRANSMISSION BEGAN HARD SHIFTING AND SLIPPING. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND DEALER INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION SERVO COVER AND REPLACED 4 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. DEALER INDICATED THAT ORIGINAL SERVO COVER HAD CRACKED AND INDICATED VERBALLY THIS WAS BECOMING COMMON. PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED UNDER WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Feb 5, 2008
Incident date: Jan 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND GREATER, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED EVERYTIME THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING BOTH ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION CHANGE SWITCH HAD A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
Feb 5, 2008
Incident date: Mar 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE ABS. THE VEHICLE WOULD SLIDE 5-10 FEET, MAINLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN JUNE OF 2007. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THREE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 ISUZU RODEO
65 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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
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
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
22NA009
Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5540D
Feb 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5628
Feb 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP4925B
Dec 3, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC3100F
Nov 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odomete
PIT3099P
Jun 2, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIP5029G
Sep 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
PIP5232B
Nov 30, 2015
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIT5399
Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIP5232
Oct 10, 2014
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5226
Sep 24, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT3099M
Aug 8, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC5959B
Jul 31, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the mo
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP5163A
Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5588B
Jun 16, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the
PIC5588B
Jun 16, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
PIC5953
Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5163
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC3718E
Dec 13, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician
PIT3173C
Dec 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP3720D
Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
PIT4907A
Nov 9, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be
PIC4935D
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar
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
0314S003
Jun 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONVENIENCE STARTING FEATURE. *TT
0301S002
May 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
0309S002
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2WD FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2003 RODEO AND RODEO SPORT. *SCC
0211S004
Sep 1, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
REAR BEVERAGE HOLDER SWING ARM LOOSE. *TT
0204S003
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING. *JG
0202S001
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION OR P0442 EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK DETECTED IS SET. *JG
0211S002
Apr 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK KNOB BROKEN. *JG
0211S001
Mar 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR CHECK ARM POPPING SOUND. *JG
IB0114S008
Jul 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE LATEST SUV KENT MOORE ESSENTIAL TOOLS. *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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU RODEO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98054
Opened: Oct 9, 1998 — Closed: Feb 18, 1999
BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL
COMPLAINTS ALLE THAT THE HONDA PASSPORT (THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO ARE SIMILAR VEHICLES, BOTH MANUFACTURED BY ISUZU) ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEPARATES FROM THE PEDAL LINKAGE.
PE94054
Opened: Jul 14, 1994 — Closed: Nov 28, 1994
REAR AXLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
ISUZU RODEO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU RODEO across all model years (1991–2004).
40
Total Recalls
3,314
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
379
Reported Crashes
76
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
ISUZU RODEO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.