2000 Isuzu RODEO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
274 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 165 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 48 of 274 complaints (17.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 46 | 16.8% |
| Engine operation | 24 | 8.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 18 | 6.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 48 |
| Suspension | 30 |
| Suspension:Rear | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 25 |
| Structure:Body | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 48; Suspension: 30; Suspension:Rear: 26; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 25; Structure:Body: 16; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 15; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 15; Vehicle Speed Control: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 18 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 34 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 33 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 55 |
| 150,000 and above | 18 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 18; 50,000 to 74,999: 34; 75,000 to 99,999: 33; 100,000 to 149,999: 55; 150,000 and above: 18
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (55). 109 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 12; 2001: 31; 2002: 15; 2003: 28; 2004: 26; 2005: 17; 2006: 11; 2007: 2; 2008: 9; 2009: 10; 2010: 39; 2011: 27; 2012: 14; 2013: 11; 2014: 10; 2015: 6; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 46 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 24 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 18 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015997 · 2003-04-16 (April 16, 2003)
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT, AT TIMES FEELING AS IF THERE WERE NO BRAKES. ALSO VEHICLE IS GOING ON ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODE WHEN TRAVELING ON GRAVEL, MUD AND AT TIMES ON PAVEMENT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 20/30 MPH. DEALER ADJUSTED THE REAR BRAKES AND FOUND THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND CONCLUDED THAT HITTING A BUMP WHEN BRAKING CAN ALSO CAUSE THE ABS TO ACTIVATE. *JB *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017576 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD THREE NEW SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS, HOWEVER IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, REAR END WOBBLING CONTINUED. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031025 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
2000 ISUZU RODEO (PURCHSED AS NEW) -BREAKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 2 YEARS. -OIL NEEDS TO BE ADDED EVERY MONTH. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR ISUZUS. DOES NOT BURN OR LEAK. -STEREO/6 CD CHANGER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BROKE. DEALER SAID IT WAS FAULTY. -WINDSHEILD WIPERS BROKE - ELECTRICAL SWITCH FAULTY -CAR STALLED 2 X WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ONE WHILE DRIVING 40MPH AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT. DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO A BAD EGR VALVE ($450) -CAR PINGS CONSTANTLY. DEALER FIRST RECOMMENDED TO USE HIGH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054567 · 2004-01-21 (January 21, 2004)
ON 8/8/01, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WINTER LIGHT CAME ON THEN CAR STALLED OUT AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. CAR SHAKING AND LIGHT DIDN'T GO OFF UNTIL CAR WAS SHUT OFF THEN RESTARTED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED ACCELERATOR SENSOR. *AK 09/10/02, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE CD PLAYER BROKE, WHEELS PEELING,DOOR POPPING WHEN OPENED, VEHICLE CUTS OFF AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED CD PLAYER, WHEELS, BUSHING IN DOOR, AND REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. 10/10/02, SPEEDODOMETER NOT READING PROPERLY, VEHICLE STILL CUTS OFF…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039665 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TRANSMISSION SLIPS TO A LOWER GEAR. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE GEAR SHIFT DIDN'T GO INTO GEAR ON OCCASIONS. THE ONLY WAY TO CHECK THE GEAR IS BY THE SPEEDOMETER. DEALER STATED THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE UNIT IN STOCK AND THERE WERE NONE IN THE U.S. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082386 · 2004-07-21 (July 21, 2004)
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 50128 MILES IN APRIL 3, 2004. ON, JULY 12, 2004 AROUND 55000 MILES. I STOPPED AND LET THE CAR RUNNING FOR 3 MINS. I CAME BACK AND THE FUEL SENSOR LOW LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE CAR SAID I WAS EMPTY, BUT I KNEW I WASN'T BECAUSE I JUST FILLED THE TANK UP THAT DAY. I STARTED GOING AND THE FUEL SENSOR SAID I HAD ALL MY GAS BACK. AFTER THAT, EVERYDAY, THE SENSOR WILL SAY LOW FUEL AFTER THE SENSOR HAS PASSED 3/4 OF A TANK. ON, JULY 15, WHEN THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON FOR SOMETIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STA…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095807 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
2000 ISUZU RODEO LSE - FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT IS FAULTY. IT BLINKS WHEN THE TANK WAS RECENTLY FILLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IF THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT DOES NOT GET RECALLED, A CLASS LAWSUIT MAY BE FILED. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. FOR MORE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER: HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEFORUMS.COM/T193601.HTML. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149156 · 2006-01-31 (January 31, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN FILLED WITH FUEL. WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE FIRE WAS FIRST NOTICED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. BASED ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS INVESTIGATION THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HOWEVER, AN ARSON INVESTIGATOR WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL AND STARTED IN AN ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED NEAR THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014858 · 2003-04-01 (April 1, 2003)
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, WHEN A TURN WAS MADE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267505 · 2009-05-01 (May 1, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MALFUNCTION IN THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN HIS VEHICLE SEEMED TO CAUSE IT TO REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, WHICH WOULD OCCASIONALLY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES TO FAIL. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. HE CALLED THE CLOSEST DEALER THAT WAS 250 MILES AWAY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267505 at NHTSA ↗