2002 Isuzu Rodeo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (12) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (11) · Structure:frame And Members (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
66 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2010-09-22 · campaign 10V436000 · 149,992 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, A REPURCHASE OFFER WILL BE EXTEND
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 for information tracking purposes and future contact refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 equivalent of similar products (when available) from loctite a
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:filter/Screen 2022-01-11 · 22NA009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-13 · Structure · 91,819 mi“the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. the contact recently became aware of severe corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension) approximately 10 years ago. the contact believed that the recall repair should have covered more than just the rear suspension an…”
2025-09-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 117,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that as she was coasting to the right to stop on the shoulder, she observed that there was smoke in the cabin. the contact stated that after she stopped, she opened the driver's side passenger door and saw that…”
2022-10-05 · Suspension · 105,370 mi“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 failed to respond as needed. the contact continued dr…”
2021-11-27 · Structure:body“frame rust condition which makes the suv un repairable …”
2017-07-20 · Structure:frame And Members · 88,000 mi“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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not…”
2017-07-19 · Suspension · 150,000 mi“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 recall campaign because nebraska was not considered…”
2017-01-12 · Air Bags · 180,000 mi“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 automobile, how can i get help with this airbag problem,…”
2017-01-09 · Suspension · 110,000 mi“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.…”
2016-07-09 · Service Brakes · 133,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 no avail. the car crashed backwards into another…”
2016-04-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.