2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 26%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, 26% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,500 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.
“I am an owner in ky of a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport 2-door vehicle. Isuzu has issued a recall for the 4 door version of this vehicle. My Rodeo Sport has had the same failure that the 4-door version has been recalled for, but is not covered under the current recall. The existing recall is for rusting and failure of the rear suspension lower link bracket.”
NHTSA complaint #10422997, filed 2011-09, 115,392 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10470040, filed 2012-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10763184, filed 2015-09, 150,000 miles“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 NHTSA campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11065600, filed 2018-01, 131,000 miles“The stabilizer fell off the vehicle while it was on the road. Lost control of the vehicle at that point, nearly avoided hitting a logging truck, ended up in a ditch. Mechanic said that the frame was severely rusted and he never seen anything like it before. Vehicle looks great on the outside, you'd never guess it was so bad underneath. Vehicle is a total loss. Seems to be a common problem with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10351812, filed 2010-08Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
9 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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