Isuzu Rodeo Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Isuzu Rodeo across 10 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “timing belt” (5% of reports).
- 223engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Timing belt: mentioned in 12 of 223 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Isuzu Rodeo at $3,900, and half of them between $950 and $10,400.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 223 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 2 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 5 | 13% | 71,500 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 4 | 25% | 25,871 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 16 | 16% | 27,000 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 22 | 6% | 53,222 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 37 | 14% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 50 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 39 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 16 | 14% | 77,019 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 14 | 14% | — |
| 1995 Rodeo | 20 | 11% | 87,253 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 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.
2000 isuzu rodeo hard to start and will stall at red lights or going down the road, no one can find out why. *tr
At times when coming to a stop with foot on brake vehicle motor revs and lurches hard to keep stopped and you at times wind up in the middle of an intersection. I purchased the car from my sister because she was to scared to drive it. Vehicle was taken to isuzu dealer twice but still has the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming one quart of oil per week. The oil was not leaking nor mixing with any other fluids but would burn off when transferred through the cylinders. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the…
Vehicle turn on light: check engine and power reduced. This bad function in the vehicle make problem when increment speed, showing lost power. This problem is not steady and some time it reset and start function normally, but time after fail come again.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The dealer was aware of the problem and told the contact that the ecgi harness needed to be replaced; however, the part was unavailable. The contact called the manufacturer who…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Isuzu Rodeos have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Isuzu Rodeo. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Isuzu Rodeo engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Isuzu Rodeo?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,900 (half paid between $950 and $10,400), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “timing belt”, in 12 of 223 complaints.
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