2001 Isuzu N Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other N Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Isuzu N Series. That ranks 4th out of 24 N Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 58,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Isuzu N Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Isuzu N Series recalls (1)
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Equipment; electrical system
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2001 isuzu rodeo has died on me while driving on the interstate not once, but twice. I am fortunate and blessed not to have had an accident when this has happened. I rolled over to the shoulder of the road. Now,the car is inoperable. The next person might not be so fortunate. Why won't the…
I have a 2001 rodeo, i worked very hard to get that car i was very proud of it. It had only 66 thousand miles on it. I took good care of it. I had the oil changed every 3 thousand miles. One time after the oil was changed i checked it and the dip stick read no oil so i put a gallon of oil in it and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Isuzu N Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Isuzu N Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Isuzu N Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other N Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.