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2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
65,520miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, 8% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,520 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My brakes do not function properly. In the past year, I have replaced the front brakes and on the next occasion, the rear brakes. The first time because of a near accident when pressing on the brake and it failing to slow down to a stop. Eventually stopping. The next time, it actually didn't stop until I hit the back of a minivan, then a sedan and SUV crashed into the back of my car. When I got my brakes replaced after that, I almost hit a pedestrian less than a block from the repair shop. Then driving to work, I noticed that the brakes still weren't responding. …”

NHTSA complaint #10329206, filed 2010-05, 71,041 miles

“2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport stalls out intermittently and also rpms surge out of control. Dealer unable to duplicate or find cause and states that there is nothing that they can do. I was told that Isuzu will not pay the warranty claim if they can't duplicate or if the computer does not show a problem. Has been in shop 4 times now for this problem which has happened since I bought the SUV brand new. Is happening more often now and I no longer feel safe driving my child or myself in this vehicle. Have come very close to being rear ended because of the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10037212, filed 2003-09, 5,668 miles

“I have a 2001 Rodeo Sport, v-6. There apparently is a failure of the fuel pump sending unit. The gas gauge does work properly, moving on it's own, even if the tank is full. The check engine light is on and continues to stay on as the fuel gauge fluctuates. Occasionally, the fuel gauge will show full, upon fill up and the check engine light will go off but as the fuel level drops, the engine light comes back on and the fuel gauge starts to flip out, moving from full to empty and back to full again, it can show any amount of fuel at anytime. …”

NHTSA complaint #10269799, filed 2009-05, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. While driving less than 70 MPH, the loss of power warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle began to lose power and the contact crossed over five lanes of traffic to get the vehicle to safety. The dealer stated that there was sensor failure and they replaced them several times. The manufacturer suggested that the entire engine harness and wiring be replaced for the engine to correct the failure. The repair cost was estimated at $1,100. The failure and current mileages were 130,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10251989, filed 2008-12, 130,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002313%
200148%
2000217%
1999214%
1998113%

Other parts of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport

Body and structure
20 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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