2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems
The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has 28 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (32%) concerns suspension. Next are body & structure (21%) and engine (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 32% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 118,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 118,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the vehicle's air conditioning unit overheated to the point that it fractured the air conditioning control unit and melted the wires. The contact noticed a burning odor in the vehicle. The contact replaced the unit on two other occasions, but the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The stabilizer fell off the vehicle while it was on the road. Lost control of the vehicle at that point, nearly avoided hitting a logging truck, ended up in a ditch. Mechanic said that the frame was severely rusted and he never seen anything like it before. Vehicle looks great on the outside, you'd never guess it was so bad underneath. Vehicle is a total loss. Seems to be a common problem with these vehicles.
Front passenger seat belt gets tighter every time passenger moves. Dealer stated it was designed to hold a safety seat. There was nothing he could do. Consumer feels this is unnecessary since a child seat shouldn't go in the front seat. The passenger has to constantly unlatch the seat belt to keep from being choked which posses a safety hazard.
I've had to replace the catalytic converter twice on this vehicle within 3 year time frame. I contact the dealership about the defective part and was advised since I was no longer under warranty, its no their problem but mind. I advised the representative I understand that I have to pay the cost for the repairs but wanted to know was this a defective part. I also advised the representative that I notice, a lot of consumer's reported the same problem about this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud explosion heard as the steering wheel began to shake violently, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that the driver side rear wheel had become unattached from the axle and the frame. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the frame was corroded.
Other model years of the Rodeo Sport
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001