2000 Isuzu Rodeo Structure Problems
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).
- 84structure complaints
- 119,067median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
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.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 3 | 8% | 124,616 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 4 | 25% | 88,000 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 22 | 22% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 214 | 55% | 113,500 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 84 | 31% | 119,067 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 72 | 13% | 136,147 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 69 | 14% | 127,000 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 32 | 27% | 144,500 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 10 | 10% | 150,000 |
| 1995 Rodeo | 22 | 13% | 159,596 |
When owners reported it
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.
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…
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…

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
- Suspension problems (65)
See all 2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems or structure problems across all Rodeo years.