2003 Isuzu Rodeo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2013-10-31 · campaign 13V547000 · 8,816 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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 event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu wil
Service bulletins (50)
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.
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What owners report
2018-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“this complaint is related to an ongoing investigation regarding fuel tank retention. the fuel tank shield on this vehicle is rotting away due to rust and one of the two fuel tank straps has already broken. there is no accesibility to an oem or aftermarket shield, the part is discontinued and aftermarket companies do not produce it as far as i can f…”
2014-03-12 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated the frame was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available. *tr…”
2013-05-21 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 88,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. the stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, causing the contact to crash into a guard rail. there were no injuries. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the frame rail was rotten and caused the axle to deta…”
2013-01-07 · Suspension · 207,000 mi“frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. *tr…”
2010-05-19 · Structure:frame And Members · 40,000 mi“severe rust and corrosion of frame. 2003 isuzu rodeo. *tr…”
2009-09-25 · Power Train:driveline · 84,953 mi“the "u" bracket which prevents the drive shaft from falling down broke off and slid down the shaft and wore the shaft down and making the car undrivable. *tr…”
2008-08-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 34,000 mi“03 isuzu rodeo 3.2l burning excessive amount of oil. takes a quart every 250 miles. done everything recommended at the recommended intervals, oil changes, egr valve, pcv valve, ect. i am very good about changing recommended parts when needed. this engine should not be taking oil. i do not tow or rev over 5,000 rpm, ever! other isuzu owners have …”
2006-03-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump“consumer has tried to have recall work performed on vehicle and has been told that there is no parts. *ts recall #05v466000. *jb…”
2005-10-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 10,251 mi“dt: 2003 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated the vehicle died while in motion. no warning lights came on . the whole dashboard panel started blinking. this occurred in september 2004. the vehicle was taken to the dealership , they changed the odometer sensor. the vehicle worked for a while after that. the vehicle was taken to the dealership…”
2005-09-29 · Wheels · 42,898 mi“dt: the contact's mother had bought a car on 9-23-05, and she experienced a lot of problems. the brakes were grinding and squealing. the alignment was severely off, and the car pulled to the right. the steering wheel was out of center. when the car came to a complete stop at any speed the front wheels stopped, and it felt like something wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.