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1998–2003 · 6 model years

Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200149 complaints
Most recalls20032 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501998: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 49 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 23 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 1 complaints, 2 recalls199819992000200120022003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Rodeo Sport—17–19 mpg210000
2002 Rodeo Sport—16–18 mpg2231100
2001 Rodeo Sport—16–18 mpg1493040
2000 Rodeo Sport——0120000
1999 Rodeo Sport——0142010
1998 Rodeo Sport——080000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure33
  • Suspension32
  • Engine and engine cooling14
  • Fuel system, other11
  • Fuel system, gasoline9
  • Electrical system8
  • Power train6
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4