2001 Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 118,450 miles. The words owners use most often: “suspension rear” (21% of reports).
- 115suspension complaints
- 118,450median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 11%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.
- Suspension rear: mentioned in 24 of 115 complaints (21%)
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 14 of 115 complaints (12%)
- Stabilizer bar: mentioned in 9 of 115 complaints (8%)
- Severe corrosion: mentioned in 7 of 115 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 8 | 21% | 89,231 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 2 | 13% | 124,949 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 15 | 15% | 114,000 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 115 | 30% | 118,450 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 65 | 24% | 107,500 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 85 | 15% | 135,000 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 59 | 12% | 145,000 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 7 | 6% | 128,250 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 7 | 7% | 153,213 |
| 1995 Rodeo | 12 | 7% | 131,495 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear
Problem: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport 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. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
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 potentially cause 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, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. 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, or honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving to work, vehicle started swaying in the back like it was hydroplaning. Same thing happened on way home. Didn't drive it during the next two days, same thing happened the next time. On fourth day, i noticed a bracket had come apart from the rusted frame. Car was bought in 2018, and am…
2004 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to the shield that covers the plastic gas tank being rotted through. *ld *js *js the consumer referenced recall 13v-547. The consumer requested to have the recall repair completed.*js *js
Transmission slips and sometimes bang into gear. The shifter linkages get stuck and have to shut off car and put it in neutral to unjam shifter. When going to take off rear end jams up.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Isuzu Rodeos have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about suspension for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo (30% of the 389 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 2001 Isuzu Rodeo suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 118,450 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “suspension rear”, in 24 of 115 complaints, followed by “frame rusted” (14).
Other 2001 Isuzu Rodeo problems
- Structure problems (214)
See all 2001 Isuzu Rodeo problems or suspension problems across all Rodeo years.