2000 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo.

19992001
Complaints
354
Crashes
40
Fires
12
Injuries
38
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#148 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:111,612 mi
Crash-related:1
#230 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:97,788 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#326 complaints

Suspension:Rear

Avg mileage:119,793 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo.

Structure:Frame And Members
48
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
111,612
Suspension Failures
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,788
Suspension:Rear
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
119,793
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
41,708
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
125,125
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,371
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,636
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
69,350
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,833
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,000
Structural Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
115,581
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,833
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,300
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
142,800
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,250
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
106,410
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,750
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Isuzu Rodeo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~149,992 vehicles.

10V436000Suspension:rear
~149,992 affected

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, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has 354 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (48 complaints, avg 111,612 mi); Suspension Failures (30 complaints, avg 97,788 mi); Suspension:Rear (26 complaints, avg 119,793 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,263 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo include 40 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 38 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 149,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Isuzu Rodeo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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