Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Isuzu Vehicross owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I own a 2001 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it last week and it has 55000 miles on it. Immediately I discovered the power window mechanism on the driver's side seemed to be mis adjusted as the window would pop out of track as it was rolled up. Upon coming into contact with an organization of several hundred Vehicross enthusiasts , www.Vehicross.information, I discovered that this type of window failure is epidemic with this model car. Some of the owners have had multiple failures -- I.e., the windows have been fixed only to fail again, sometimes three or four times. At the moment I have 55, 500 miles on the car, and now the passenger's side window is beginning to fail. I have contacted my nearest Isuzu dealership. But they refused to return my calls. I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem. …
I own a 2001 Vehicross by Isuzu. The passenger side windowis starting to bind as it goes up to close putting a severe strain on the window mechanism. Upon coming in contact with an organization of several hundred Vehicross enthusiasts I discovered that this type of window failure is epidemic with this model car. Some of the owners have had multiple failures -- I.e., the windows have been fixed only to fail again, sometimes three or four times. At the moment I have 39000 miles on the car and now the passenger's side window is beginning to fail. Isuzu dennies there is a problem. On the other hand I understand there are official documents by Isuzu that do recognize this problem. Since there was a limited distribution of this particular model car -- somewhere in the area of 4000 plus over a four year period -- it appears the window failure rate is a high percentage of that total number. …
I own a 2001 Isuzu Vehicross and would like Isuzu to own up to a design flaw. I have had this fixed 3 times while under warranty and the problem comes right back soon after they replace the "window regulator". At the moment both of my windows are unable to roll up without my assistance. This is a major problem in the cold of alaska as if I need to roll my passenger window down I need to lean into the passenger seat in order to roll it up and I find myself doing this at unwanted/unsafe times due to the cold. Also if a friend is in the car they tend to smash their fingers in the window when pulling it up. I am sick of Isuzu saying there is nothing wrong with it.... It is obviously a design flaw as every Vehicross I have ever seen has had the same problem!!!!!!!!! …
(1) approximately 1 year after the car was first delivered new, the power windows began to fail. The windows began to rise slowly with the window becoming crooked in the track. (2) (a) first failure occurred 9/30/03. Window ceased to function properly; off the track and rising crooked. (b) second failure occurred 10/14/03. Window became inoperable only half way up the track. C) window continued inoperable until repaired on 10/27/03. (d) third failure occurred 9/10/04. Window began rising improperly. (3) (a) inspected by dealer, no repair specified. (b) window removed and reinstalled along with shim regulator. (c) replaced both window runs. (d) window temporarily glued as a fix while parts are on special order. On 9/27/04 the window glass and runner replaced on the passenger side. Note: no parts were kept, all work done by dealer under warranty.
I own a 2001 Vehicross by Isuzu. I bought it new in 2001. About a year after getting the vehicle the driver's side power window mechanism had to be replaced due to a failure of the track alignment. The dealer fixed it, but I have since had the same problem with the passenger side, and dealer wanted $800 to fix it. Currently, the driver's side window was showing the same problem again. I have to help it by pulling on the window when I am raising it. Only 4000 of these vehicles were produced and a large portion of them have this window problem.
Driver's side power window binding and subsequent failure. Window 'siezed" halfway up it's track, not weather related. Performed a hasty repair in parking lot with borrowed tools. A failure like this would easily result in window breakage. Thank god that it didn't occur on the highway. Upon first opportunity, dismantled door and repaired source -improper mechanism assembly and adjustment. Re-aligned componenets and lubed window track with spray graphite.
Right power window started to malfunction, window glass going down and up misaligned. Emissions of strong fuel odor whenever the vehicle is parked and the engine turned off. This is a roughly 33K mile vehicle, and carefully maintained. The "Isuzu rodeo sport safety recall concerning fuel systems" can be attributed to this same problem as they share the same/most mechanical features and factory equipments.
Windows failed to go up smoothly. They would bind, causing windows to appear off track and stop while the window motor continued to try to run. This happened on both sides of the vehicle. Under warranty, the problem was fixed, and several months later, the problem has returned. Now, the dealership is charging me for the second repair of both windows.
Both the driver and passenger side windows keep falling out of their tracks when raising the window. I physically have to hold the passenger window in order to get it up. This is an imfamous problem with this type of vehicle. I have spoken to a lot of owners and they are having very similar problems. 2001 Isuzu Vehicross,
I had the drivers side window mechanism (the regulator) fail within the first year. I had it later replaced by the dealer, only to fail again a couple of months later. I have given up getting it fixed again because it is not under warranty any more. This is a recurring problem that every other Vehicross owner I know of has.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Vehicross years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross, 87% of the model year's 23 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross. 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 2001 Isuzu Vehicross window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 35,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
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.