2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 16, 2018 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rodeo Sport years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That ranks 4th out of 6 Rodeo Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 137,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension4 · ~137,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~71,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~89,000 mi
Fuel System, Other2 · ~71,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~66,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~44,000 mi
Structure1 · ~137,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension433%137,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling217%71,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline217%89,000——
Fuel System, Other217%71,000——
Power Train217%66,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18%44,000——
Structure18%137,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 3 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 3200532006: 1200612008: 1200812011: 2201122013: 1201312018: 120181

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear suspension lower link failure (PE09030) — opened Jun 16, 2009, closed Dec 8, 2009, led to recall 10V436000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Severe rust on rear frame where stabilizer bar attaches making steering erratic and unsafe.

Suspension · received Oct 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11140743

I bought the car from a friend and i did a oil change and the bracket is rusting from the frame what can i do. *tr

Suspension · received Mar 31, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10505162

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that rust was exhibited on the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was…

Suspension · received Dec 22, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10441007

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo sport ls. The contact stated that there was rust damage in the rear of the vehicle, causing the rear frame bracket to separate while driving. A local mechanic repaired the failure but the vehicle would continue to sway while driving. The dealer diagnosed that…

Suspension · received Dec 12, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10439422

My mother and stepfather gave me their 2000 isuzu rodeo this summer. About 6 or 7 months prior to them giving me the vehicle its check engine light came on. Once the vehicle would get to a tank of gas the fuel gauge would start to wave back and forth from full to empty with the gas light flashing…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 14, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10214740

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rodeo Sport model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.