2001 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
515
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
The 2001 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 515 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, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (161 complaints), Suspension (56 complaints), and Suspensionrear (54 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 153,062 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...
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 00V298000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,052 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.
Consequence: THE FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT MEET OZONE-RESISTANT SPECIFICATIONS, AND COULD ULTIMATELY CRACK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.
View full details →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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
515 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND OFF . WENT FOR INSPECTION TWICE PAID $99 DOLLARS FOR THE PLACE TO FIX FOR INSPECTION AND LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. HE SAID THE AIR BAG MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND OFF . WENT FOR INSPECTION TWICE PAID $99 DOLLARS FOR THE PLACE TO FIX FOR INSPECTION AND LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. HE SAID THE AIR BAG MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED
FUEL DELIVERY WENT OUT KILLING VEHICLE. FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED REAR LINKS COMPLETELY GONE. ENGINE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER. WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY, STARTED TICKING THEN ENGINE SHUT OFF. WON'T START. BATTERY TESTS GOOD ALTERNATOR JUST REPLACED A WEEK AGO. 2001 3.2L RODEO
FUEL DELIVERY WENT OUT KILLING VEHICLE. FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED REAR LINKS COMPLETELY GONE. ENGINE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER. WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY, STARTED TICKING THEN ENGINE SHUT OFF. WON'T START. BATTERY TESTS GOOD ALTERNATOR JUST REPLACED A WEEK AGO. 2001 3.2L RODEO
FUEL DELIVERY WENT OUT KILLING VEHICLE. FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED REAR LINKS COMPLETELY GONE. ENGINE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER. WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY, STARTED TICKING THEN ENGINE SHUT OFF. WON'T START. BATTERY TESTS GOOD ALTERNATOR JUST REPLACED A WEEK AGO. 2001 3.2L RODEO
Safety Rating for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0202S001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION OR P0442 EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK DETECTED IS SET. *JG
SB0103S001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CARB OBD II EVAPORATIVE LEAK DIAGNOSIS REGULATION EMISSIONS CAMPAIGN O1E-001. *TT
IB0113S002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE NAKAMICHI AUDIO WIRING HARNESS ADAPTER FOR CERTAIN ANNIVERSARY EDITION MODELS. *TT
IB0104S002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION. *TT
SB0111S003 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LOUD DOOR CHECK ARM POPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. *TT
SB0004S004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON SOME S MODELS WITH MANUALLY OPERATED WINDOWS, THE INTERIOR MIRROR / MAP LIGHTS MAY STAY ON CONTINUALLY EVEN WITH THE DOME LIGHT IN THE OFF POSITION. OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO LOSE POWER. *TT
SB0004S004A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROPERLY INSTALL MAP LIGHT RESISTOR KIT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 ISUZU RODEO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU RODEO
- 1996 ISUZU RODEO — 121 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU RODEO — 167 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU RODEO — 627 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU RODEO — 735 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU RODEO — 354 complaints
- 2001 ISUZU RODEO (current)
- 2002 ISUZU RODEO — 120 complaints
- 2003 ISUZU RODEO — 19 complaints
- 2004 ISUZU RODEO — 68 complaints
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints