2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (5) · Suspension:rear (4) · Structure:frame And Members (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2012-06-29 · campaign 12V306000 · 14,756 vehicles
Defect: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2000 AMIGO AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 RODEO SPORT 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. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY O
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 INCREASE THE RISK OF 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, ISUZU WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE TH
Service bulletins (13)
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
Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor 2007-07-01 · 0709002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake rotors. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-29 · Suspension · 131,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. upon receiving an inspection of the vehicle, an independent mechanic diagnosed that there was premature rust, corrosion, and holes near the trailing arms, close to the frame and in the rear near the stabilizer bar. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified and the contact…”
2016-10-30 · Suspension · 124,000 mi“at last inspection, i was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of rear frame rust on my vehicle, and it may not be safe to drive as the rust progresses. there was a recall on these vehicles, but i never received a notice. i bought my 2002 isuzu in sept. of 2012. i'm afraid to drive my vehicle, and i would never sell it in the condition it is,…”
2015-09-11 · Structure:body · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. while driving at 65 mph, the spare tire well rusted and caused the spare tire to detach. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000. …”
2015-07-10 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 158,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. the contact stated that the vehicle's air conditioning unit overheated to the point that it fractured the air conditioning control unit and melted the wires. the contact noticed a burning odor in the vehicle. the contact replaced the unit on two other occasions, but the failure occurred. the manufactur…”
2012-08-09 · Suspension“i received a safety recall for my vehicle saying that "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 increase the risk of a crash." upon checking into this, i found out that the closest isuzu dealer to me is 2 hours away. it really amaze…”
2012-05-16 · Unknown Or Other · 100,500 mi“isuzu 2002 rodeo sport braking to stop at a stoplight, the driver's side trailing arm ripped off the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a service station. i was told by the service station the whole frame was badly rotted. the service station informed me there may be a recall for this issue. after speaking with…”
2012-05-09 · Suspension · 166,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, there was a loud explosion heard as the steering wheel began to shake violently, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact was able to pull over and noticed that the driver side rear wheel had become unattached from the axle and the fr…”
2011-11-30 · Suspension:rear · 196,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. the contact stated the frame was rotten where the brackets were attached to the frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his vin was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id 10v436000, suspension rear. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the deale…”
2011-10-04 · Suspension:rear · 80,890 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. the contact stated that the frame and suspension were corroded. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.