2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,185miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, 16% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,185 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Fuel gauge going crazy and gas light flashes randomly. Filled up my gas tank and the gauge went to full. Stopped at a red light and the gauge went to 1/4 tank. When I started driving again, the gauge went back to full and the flashing gas light disappeared.”
NHTSA complaint #10067621, filed 2004-04, 63,370 miles“I purchased a used 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport in june 2005. The very next week I had to bring the vehicle back to carmax due to the check engine light appearing throughout the day. They insisted it was just my gas cap not working properly. My transmission had to be replaced not even 1 year after owning the vehicle. For the last year my check engine, transmission and cruise control lights appear when I hit a bump, then the vehicle completely dies out. This happens about 15 times a day. I've come very close to being hit by others many times due to this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246382, filed 2008-10, 79,000 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“My 2001 Rodeo Sport failed the illinois air team test. It failed on codes: p0446 and p0463. These codes are both Isuzu Rodeo Sport recalls. The fuel tank needs to be replaced, pumps can start car on fire. The Isuzu dealers say there is not a recall! I have the recall # 66026. It clearly states the dealers will inspect the vehicle and must provide a remedy at no cost to owner.... Please help me....no one want to repair this for me and it a safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10407306, filed 2011-06“In 2003 I took my vehicle to the manufacturer because of a strong gas smell inside the vehicle. The dealership said there was a loose clamp on the fuel hose. The ECM was recomputerized because of rough idle and the motor would die usually when the air conditioner was on. It still had the gas smell inside the vehicle and now the gas gauges read empty and the gas light blinks no matter how much gas is in there. The check engine light comes and goes and the gas cap is clicked 3 times atfer I pump gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062477, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 00V298000Oct 5, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. During the manufacture of certain fuel return hoses, incorrect rubber material for the outer layer was used.Covers: Isuzu Rodeo Sport 2001, Rodeo 2001
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
20 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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