2003 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 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 Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas…
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new…
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Lamp (service brakes)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.
Remedy: The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,441 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This complaint is related to an ongoing investigation regarding fuel tank retention. The fuel tank shield on this vehicle is rotting away due to rust and one of the two fuel tank straps has already br”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 12, 2014 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo (Rodeo 2WD, Rodeo 4WD, Rodeo Sport 2WD, Rodeo Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 20–22 |
| 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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo
How do I know if my 2003 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 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 03V390000).
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.