2000 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

354

Owner Complaints

40 Crashes 12 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

The 2000 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 354 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (48 complaints), Suspension (30 complaints), and Suspensionrear (26 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 150,010 vehicles.

Recall 10V436000 — SUSPENSION:REAR

| 149,992 vehicles affected

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,...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 01I002000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-2000 RODEO (UE) AND AMIGO (UA) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE TIMING BELT COULD BREAK BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIMING BELT. DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OR MODEL OF THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER, THE TENSIONER MAY ALSO BE REPLACED. ISUZU...

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Recall 01V055000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 3 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.

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Recall 02V213000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 15 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

354 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 48 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 30 1 Crash 1 Fire
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 25 4 Crashes
Structurebody
Complaints: 16
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 15
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 13 3 Crashes
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 10 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 10
Structure
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 7 3 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries

Most Recent Complaints

#11398023 | SUSPENSION | | 130,000 miles
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
#10967588 | AIR BAGS | | 150,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND CROSSED THE YELLOW LANE LINES. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, THE CONTACT JERKED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THREE TREES AND ROLLED OFF A CLIFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE THROWN AROUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM, A CONCUSSION, AND INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#10967588 | SEAT BELTS | | 150,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND CROSSED THE YELLOW LANE LINES. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, THE CONTACT JERKED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THREE TREES AND ROLLED OFF A CLIFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE THROWN AROUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED STERNUM, A CONCUSSION, AND INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#10959044 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 151,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BODY FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
#10947748 | STRUCTURE | | 125,000 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO SEVERE FRAME CORROSION, THE FRAME DETACHED AND STRUCK THE REAR DRIVER WHEEL, WHICH ULTIMATELY CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. ...UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF

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Safety Rating for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0301S002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

0211S004 — EQUIPMENT

REAR BEVERAGE HOLDER SWING ARM LOOSE. *TT

IB0104S004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION STATING THAT IF IGNITION COIL #6 IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN ANY OF THE #1 THROUGH #5 CYLINDERS, IT MAY CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO COME ON AND SET THE P0300 ENGINE MISFIRE CODE. *TT

SB0008S003 — WHEELS

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPIONT Y4329627 MAY DEMONSTRATE A REAR WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

SB0001S005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, OR P1171. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 ISUZU RODEO

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 ISUZU RODEO.

Investigation EA09018 — SUSPENSION:REAR Closed

Opened:

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment

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