Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. Upon receiving an inspection of the vehicle, an independent mechanic diagnosed that there was premature rust, corrosion, and holes near the trailing arms, close to the frame and in the rear near the stabilizer bar. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if the vehicle was included or excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
The worst 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension9
- Body6
- Engine3
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Suspension9
- Body6
- Engine3
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport 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, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
- Risk
- Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- 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 damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book private party price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The recall began during july 2012. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 12V306000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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 and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.
- Risk
- A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
- 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 fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 05V466000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Defect investigations
Rear suspension lower link failure
During preliminary evaluation pe09-030, isuzu motors america, inc (isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by isuzu in safety recall 00v‑058.in the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00v‑058, isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. Isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle.in this investigation isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers.isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. The office of defect investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by isuzu and america honda motor company, inc (honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect.most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea09-018) to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
PE09030
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport 13
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- Rear brake rotors
- Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures
- Poor and/or loose door weatherstrip position
- Convenience starting feature
- Throttle body mounting bolt torque specifications
- 2WD front wheel speed sensor replacement (service manual revision)
What 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
At last inspection, I was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of rear frame rust on my vehicle, and it may not be safe to drive as the rust progresses. There was a recall on these vehicles, but I never received a notice. I bought my 2002 isuzu in sept. Of 2012. I'm afraid to drive my vehicle, and I would never sell it in the condition it is, I believe it's not safe. I need a remedy from isuzu. The federal safety agency had a campaign number 12v306000. I filed a complaint with the federal safety agency in august of this year, with no results yet. My complaint number is 10898314. I also noticed some frame rust in the frame in the front passenger side.
At last inspection, I was told by my mechanic that there is a lot of rear frame rust on my vehicle, and it may not be safe to drive as the rust progresses. There was a recall on these vehicles, but I never received a notice. I bought my 2002 isuzu in sept. Of 2012. I'm afraid to drive my vehicle, and I would never sell it in the condition it is, I believe its not safe. I need a remedy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. While driving at 65 MPH, the spare tire well rusted and caused the spare tire to detach. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
I received a safety recall for my vehicle saying that "excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash." upon checking into this, I found out that the closest isuzu dealer to me is 2 hours away. It really amazes me that isuzu would want me to drive a vehicle with a safety recall 2 hours to have it checked out.
Isuzu 2002 rodeo sport braking to stop at a stoplight, the driver's side trailing arm ripped off the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a service station. I was told by the service station the whole frame was badly rotted. The service station informed me there may be a recall for this issue. After speaking with an isuzu dealership and subsequently isuzu owner relations, I was told this recall was only for the isuzu rodeo, not the rodeo sport. I believe this recall should be extended to the rodeo sport as this could have been a dangerous situation if this incident occurred at higher speeds. This defect has the potential to cause injury or death. I am curious if there have been similar reports of this defect on the rodeo sport.
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 166,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated the frame was rotten where the brackets were attached to the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id 10v436000, suspension rear. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 196,000. Updated 01/25/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the frame and suspension were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,890.
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Questions about the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Is the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, close to a typical Rodeo Sport model year.
What is the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport year score?
The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Suspension, with 9 complaints, typically around 124,000 miles. Next is body (6).
How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V306000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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