2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rodeo Sport years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Rodeo Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 39%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 39% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 26% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 91,010 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 9% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 91,010 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 91,010 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
Risk: Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book âprivate partyâ price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The recall began during july 2012. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.
Risk: A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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 fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. Upon receiving an inspection of the vehicle, an independent mechanic diagnosed that there was premature rust, corrosion, and holes near the trailing arms, close to the frame and in the rear near the stabilizer bar. The vehicle was not inspected by a…
At last inspection, i was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of rear frame rust on my vehicle, and it may not be safe to drive as the rust progresses. There was a recall on these vehicles, but i never received a notice. I bought my 2002 isuzu in sept. Of 2012. I'm afraid to drive my vehicle…
At last inspection, i was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of rear frame rust on my vehicle, and it may not be safe to drive as the rust progresses. There was a recall on these vehicles, but i never received a notice. I bought my 2002 isuzu in sept. Of 2012. I'm afraid to drive my vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. While driving at 65 mph, the spare tire well rusted and caused the spare tire to detach. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the vehicle's air conditioning unit overheated to the point that it fractured the air conditioning control unit and melted the wires. The contact noticed a burning odor in the vehicle. The contact replaced the unit on two other…
Other Isuzu Rodeo Sport years
← 2001 Rodeo Sport · 2003 Rodeo Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Rodeo Sport | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Rodeo Sport | 49 | 1 |
| 2000 Rodeo Sport | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Rodeo Sport | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 Rodeo Sport | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.