Model year record
2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sports recalls & problems
The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sports has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sports.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureFrame and members › Underbody shields; Body | 2 | — |
| Suspension | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering
MY 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORT SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO TURN OVER AT ANY MOMENT. I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING MESAGE WHEN I SEARCHED THE NHTSA DATA BASE "THE VIN YOU ENTERED CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT THIS TIME. IF THE VIN WAS ENTERED CORRECTLY, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR MORE INFORMATION."
- Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE REAR LATERAL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
CAR FELT SHAKY, PULLED OVER AND A DUST OF RUST WAS ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE CAR. HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS "CONDEMNED." *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILUREClosedLed to recall 10V436000
DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE ADDRESSED BY ISUZU IN SAFETY RECALL 00V-058.IN THE CASE OF THE DEFECT CONDITION IDENTIFIED IN RECALL 00V-058, ISUZU STATED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE POSSIBLY CREATING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT THIS CONDITION OCCURS EARLY IN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.IN THIS INVESTIGATION ISUZU NOTED LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME IS A PROGRESSIVE CORROSION ISSUE WITH PRIOR WARNING TO CONSUMERS.ISUZU ALSO STATED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME, THE…