2000 Isuzu Rodeo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 13%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,850 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased the vehicle used in october of 2002. It has 23000+ miles on it. It currently has 35000+ miles on it and the engine is clicking. The dealership notified me that the engine is no good. Not only did the engine go bad, but we've been putting oil in the engine like mad. I think we've purchased 6 quarts of oil in the 8 month period and there is no leak and Isuzu states this is normal . Also at just over 30000 miles the ABS light came on. The intake gasket had to be replaced 1 month after purchase and that in turn caused one of the valves (EGR I think) to need replaced as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10023386, filed 2003-06, 35,950 miles“200 Isuzu Rodeo--braking problem--pedal goes to floor-extended braking time, brakes have completely failed one time. Have had grinnding noise when applying brakes over small bumps, with loss of brakes. The car has been to 3 independent mechanics to have brakes checked and all say pads and rotors are fine, but braking is still very difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #10056670, filed 2004-02, 31,750 miles“After exiting a parking lot and when approaching the traffic signal (already red) at a speed less than 5mph (the signal was approx 5 car lengths from the parking lot exit), while further slowing (braking) to line up behind the last of the 2 cars already stopped at the signal, the Rodeo unexpectedly accelerated which required the driver to aggressively and continuously apply the brakes. The Rodeo slowed but could not be stopped within a distance of approx 2-3 car lengths and resulted in contact with the 2nd car which was stopped at the signal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513648, filed 2013-05, 122,000 miles“When driving and applying the brakes they did not stop at a safe distance. On two occasions vehicle went through the intersection, almost causing an accident. This happened to the consumer once and to the consumer's daughter once. The manufacturer and dealer were notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10039713, filed 2003-09, 52,000 miles“2000 Isuzu Rodeo braking problems. The Rodeo's ABS is deployed randomly. Brakes lock up and car will not stop in an appropriate amount of time. There is a metalic grinding sound. When brakes are inspected at dealership, there is no problem. There are no worn parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10030674, filed 2003-08, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022539Jul 1, 2007Rear brake rotors.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 36 | 13% |
| 1999 | 214 | 39% |
| 1998 | 222 | 46% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
84 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
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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