2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Rodeo Sport at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical Rodeo Sport model year at the same age, making the 2003 one of the better Rodeo Sport years. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems

  • Body & structure
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Isuzu Rodeo Sport complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Isuzu Rodeo Sport. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Rodeo Sport years: 2003, 1998, 2000. Years to avoid: 2001. Compare all years →

2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls (2)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 13V-547 · Oct 31, 2013 · 8,816 vehicles

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 05V-466 · Oct 7, 2005 · 15,515 vehicles

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…

2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manualRWD18 / 22 / 19
2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automaticRWD16 / 21 / 18
3.2L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD15 / 21 / 17
3.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD15 / 21 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2003 Rodeo Sport rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Rodeo Sport at the same age. It is one of the best Rodeo Sport years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

The body & structure — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frame and members.

How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, the most recent from October 31, 2013 (rear). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 1998 and 2000. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001. See the full Isuzu Rodeo Sport years comparison.

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.