2003 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo.

20022004
Complaints
19
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Problems

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

#12 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

#22 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

#32 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,816 vehicles.

13V547000Suspension:rear
~8,816 affected

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, 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, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

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2003 Isuzu Rodeo — FAQ

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

Is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Isuzu Rodeo has 19 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (2 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints); Body Structure (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,816 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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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