2001 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, and owners have filed 389 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Air bags: frontal
On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification is expected to begin during august or september 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
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Air bags: frontal
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles were built with the inflators in the passenger side air bag modules having the wrong amount of generant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag unit.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect hose. If it is incorrect, dealers will replace it.
389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo have filed 389 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 105,501 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 114 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“AIRBAG light is on and off . Went for inspection twice paid $99 dollars for the place to fix for inspection and light is back on again. He said the air bag may need to be replaced”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2020 · Air bags
“Fuel delivery went out killing vehicle. Frame completely rusted rear links completely gone. Engine randomly loses power. While traveling to work vehicle began to sway, started ticking then engine shut”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo (Rodeo 2WD, Rodeo 4WD, Rodeo Sport 2WD, Rodeo Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu Rodeo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Rodeo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 42 |
| 1992 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 80 |
| 1993 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 34 |
| 1994 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 82 |
| 1995 Isuzu Rodeo | 1 | 176 |
| 1996 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 97 |
| 1997 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 118 |
| 1998 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 478 |
| 1999 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 550 |
| 2000 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 274 |
| 2001 Isuzu Rodeo | 4 | 389 |
| 2002 Isuzu Rodeo | 2 | 101 |
| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo | 3 | 16 |
| 2004 Isuzu Rodeo | 2 | 39 |
| 2008 Isuzu Rodeo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
How do I know if my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V298000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
- Trooper576 complaints
- Ascender205 complaints
- Amigo185 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.