2001 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo.

20002002
Complaints
515
Crashes
24
Fires
3
Injuries
16
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

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

#1161 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members

Avg mileage:113,926 mi
Crash-related:2
#256 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:118,642 mi
Crash-related:1
#354 complaints

Suspension:Rear

Avg mileage:114,164 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo.

Structure:Frame And Members
161
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
113,926
Suspension Failures
56
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
118,642
Suspension:Rear
54
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
114,164
Body Structure
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
112,206
Structural Problems
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,460
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
99,725
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
43,128
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
111,250
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
96,183
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,338
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,667
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,500
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,368
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,270
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,400
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
84,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
192,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
131,250
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
243,812
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
136,760
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2001 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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2001 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

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

Is the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo has 515 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structure:Frame And Members with 161 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Structure:Frame And Members (161 complaints, avg 113,926 mi); Suspension Failures (56 complaints, avg 118,642 mi); Suspension:Rear (54 complaints, avg 114,164 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 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,709 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo include 24 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 16 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 2001 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 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (structure:frame and members) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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