Own a 2003 isuzu rodeo. Car looks in great shape on the outside but the other day, the stabilizer came off while driving. Barely avoided a major accident. Mechanic said he never saw anything that bad before, severe rust on the frame. Can't be fixed. This seems to be a large scale problem and unfortunately, I didn't find out until after it happened, when I was curious if it was a vehicle problem. The car almost flipped when the part came off but came to stop in a ditch. Could have been very bad. Others may not be as lucky.
The worst 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport problems
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Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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 District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
- Risk
- The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 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 event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, 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, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 13V547000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The...
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to...
- The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various...
- The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic...
- Rear brake rotors
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Is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, fewer than a typical Rodeo Sport model year.
What is the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport year score?
The 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport scores 95 out of 100 (good). 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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
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