2000 Isuzu Rodeo Structure Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2021 · 84 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 119,067 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rusted” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Frame rusted: mentioned in 12 of 84 complaints (14%)
  • Suspension rear: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)
  • Lost control: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do structure problems happen?

Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 1%
25k–50k miles3 · 4%
50k–75k miles8 · 12%
75k–100k miles10 · 15%
100k–150k miles31 · 46%
150k+ miles15 · 22%

How serious are the reports?

Of 84 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Isuzu Rodeo structure complaints by model year

Peak: 2001, with 214 complaints
1995: 221995221996: 101996101997: 321997321998: 691998691999: 721999722000: 842000842001: 21420012142002: 222002222003: 4200342004: 320043

n = 532 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearStructure complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2004 Rodeo38%124,616
2003 Rodeo425%88,000
2002 Rodeo2222%100,000
2001 Rodeo21455%113,500
2000 Rodeo8431%119,067
1999 Rodeo7213%136,147
1998 Rodeo6914%127,000
1997 Rodeo3227%144,500
1996 Rodeo1010%150,000
1995 Rodeo2213%159,596

When owners reported it

Peak: 2010, with 33 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312008: 1200812009: 7200972010: 332010332011: 132011132012: 7201272013: 6201362014: 5201452015: 5201552016: 2201622017: 220172

n = 84 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists structure for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an unusual noise and noticed that the front body frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Received Mar 7, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10959044

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving between 35-40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in a side impact collision. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not…

Received Jan 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10947748

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in a…

Received Oct 26, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10919042
Isuzu Rodeo
2003-2004 Isuzu Rodeo photographed in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2000 Isuzu Rodeos have structure problems?

No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about structure for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo (31% of the 274 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo structure?

No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.

At what mileage do structure problems start?

The median reported mileage is 119,067 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about structure problems on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most frequent phrase is “frame rusted”, in 12 of 84 complaints, followed by “suspension rear” (5).

Other 2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems

See all 2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems or structure problems across all Rodeo years.