Isuzu Rodeo Fuel System, Other Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, other problems on the Isuzu Rodeo across 6 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (56). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (43% of reports).
- 102fuel system, other complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 62%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.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 44 of 102 complaints (43%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 25 of 102 complaints (25%)
- Tank full: mentioned in 9 of 102 complaints (9%)
- Much gas: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, other problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Isuzu Rodeo fuel system, other complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Other complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rodeo | 3 | 8% | 40,489 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 8 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 17 | 6% | 65,770 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 56 | 10% | 64,000 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 15 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 3 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, other 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.
2001 isuzu rodeo 4x4 3.2 v6 fuel gauge reading inaccurate. Constant problem with fuel gauge reading inaccurate - has lead to two breakdowns in the last month. *kb
My 1998 isuzu rodeo has been having a problem with a very high idle somewhere between 1800 and 2300 rpm more often than not this can cause the brakes to wear down faster and ofcourse it consumes way too much gas i know that i can own another car but it is not right that i can't even find the right…
I drive a 2001 isuzu rodeo 4x4. It has approximately 111,000 miles on it and is in great shape. It is garaged year-round in taunton massachusetts. On monday june 21, 2010 i was driving home from work on route 44 in rehoboth massachusetts. I started hearing a grinding noise and pulled over to the…
Fuel gauge not reading fuel system correctly. Shows empty when reaching close to halfway. Other reports list problem with fuel sending control unit contacts. Unit and fuel system not covered under warranty. *tr
We purchased a 2001 isuzu rodeo used from a dealer in 2002. The fuel gage started falling to empty triggering the gas light to come on along with the cel, since it wasn't a major problem we have not had it repaired since being quoted over $500 to replace the whole fuel pump because of a faulty fuel…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Isuzu Rodeos have fuel system, other problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about fuel system, other 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 fuel system, other?
No recall currently lists fuel system, other for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel system, other problems on the Isuzu Rodeo?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 44 of 102 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (25).
Other Isuzu Rodeo problems
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