Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Isuzu Rodeo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Lost control of vehicle which resulted in a front end collision. My speed was about 45 MPH at time of impact. Vehicle ignited instantly. The flames were coming from under the hood, closest to the windshield on the passenger side. Was prompted by a relative to file a complaint. I was told that the vehicle should not have burned and should have had a cut-off for fuel line. The vehicle was totally consumed and exploded within what seemed like 5-15 min. (wasn't really looking at my watch, to busy running away from car!) had no major problems with car up until then other than the check engine light coming on periodically, which dealer had no explanation for.
I took the dealer Isuzu to lemon law and I was told it works as designed. The jury was so stupid it was un believable, they all came up to my wife and I and said make sure you take the car to the dealers to get it fixed. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh isn't that why I am here in court? Good luck people are stupid and we are stuck driving an unsafe care because consumer reports will not get involved. Lemon cars for sale any Isuzu cheap (related vehicle information: model year=2000, make=Isuzu, model=Rodeo).
(1) normal fueling and driving (2) fuel level indicator fails to report accurately, fuel lamp fails and lights prematurely; check engine lamp fails and also lights and seems to be triggered by the inaccurate low fuel level events; owner is annoyed at prematurely filling gas tank and would like manufacturer/dealer to resolve these problems. Problem persists despite following dealer recommendations (3) dealership advised that 'check engine' lamp actually refers to the gas cap, dealer recommended tightening gas cap to resolve check engine lamp issue. Refilling gas tank and driving a few miles resolved premature fuel lamp issue, but only temporarily. These issues reoccur within driving 50 miles of a full tank. Check engine lamp issue persists. Premature low fuel lamp issue persists. Underestimated fuel level indicator issue persists.
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 stay on until I fill the gas tank up and drive for several miles. I am going to take it to my mechanic and maybe the dealership where I bought the car to solve this problem.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver rear side suspension fractured and separated from the frame. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who stated that the control socket on the driver side axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that when filling the fuel tank, the fuel began to spill back out. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there were holes in the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Vehicle sporadicly stalls when slowing to stop or when already stopped. The vehicle "bucks" when accelerating from stopped position. All dash lights come on when the vehicle stalls. After a few minutes of rest, vehicle will start and dash lights turn off. Nothing will register in the computer system. Throttle body has been cleaned, fuel filter has been changed. Mechanic cannot duplicate problem. All signs point to bad intake manifold gasket but mechanic refuses to replace even at owners request. This problem has happened 7 times in the 3 months I have owned it.
The "check engine" light and "fuel" light blinks almost continuously as a result of incorrect information being sent by the fuel sensor/sending unit. The lights will come on even when the tank is full! Also, with less than 60,000 miles on an engine warranted to 125,000, I am burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every 2,000 miles. I have not taken it to a dealer since the reports I have read say that the delaerships simply say "that is normal." I have owned cars as long as 150,000 miles, and I certainly don't think this oil consumption is "normal"!!
Tl contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that in 2008 while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the failure continued. The engine would not start so the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump and subframe had holes due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer who advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
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.
The gas gauge is faulty. I have heard of many complaints and that when there are hard shifts (turns) or press harder on the acceleration causes the gas gauge to work incorrectly and the gas light comes on. This is happening to my car currently. Furthermore, after the light comes on the check engine light comes on.
Fuel System complaints in other Rodeo years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, 11% of the model year's 274 complaints. The component named most often is storage › fuel gauge system (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.