Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | −75% | 2 | Body | Good |
| 2002 | 23 | 1.3× | 2 | Suspension | Average |
| 2001 | 49 | 2.7× | 1 | Body | Avoid |
| 2000 | 12 | −17% | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 1999 | 14 | 1.2× | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 1998 | 8 | −50% | — | Suspension | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Rodeo Sport year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems
Latest Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls
Suspension › Rear
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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.
Suspension › Rear
Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport 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,…
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon May develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas.
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new…
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport should you avoid?
2001 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Rodeo Sport years at the same age, led by body & structure problems in the 2001.
What is the best year for the Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other Rodeo Sport years at the same age, followed by 1998 and 2000. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (31), suspension (30) and fuel & propulsion system (20). Body complaints peak in the 2001 model year.
How many recalls has the Isuzu Rodeo Sport had?
4 recalls across 1998–2003. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.