2000 Isuzu Rodeo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, 5% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“So many electrical issues to start with. The first issue was with the windows. The driver side window would not go up, so we got the switch tested, switch tested ok so we purchased a new motor. Install the new motor and window will not go up. Then the passenger window started to act up intermittently. Then the aux plugin blew a fuse, change the fuse and it blew again. Noticed there was corrosion all the time at battery cables, so I changed the battery. Then the starter was no good. Changed the starter and now the battery is not good. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542512, filed 2013-09, 131,640 miles“I purchased an Isuzu Rodeo, 2000 ls 3.2l v6. The gas gauge has been showing empty since I purchased it. The check engine light comes on as well. I went through hundreds of complaints on the internet with the same problem. Isuzu should pay for it!”
NHTSA complaint #10173801, filed 2006-11, 90,123 miles“In december 2003 we purchased our 2000 issues Rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. We followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. Taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. We had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local Isuzu dealer. The vehicle passed. We then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. The vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. Four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081009, filed 2004-07, 64,000 miles“In december 2003, we purchased our 2000 Isuzu Rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. We followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. Taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. We had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local Isuzu dealer. The vehicle passed. We then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. The vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. Four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080997, filed 2004-07, 64,000 miles“While driving down the road at a rate of 55mph the car died out and we were having a hard time controlling it to get to the shoulder. We pulled over and tried to start the car and it would not start. We turned the key off and the lights on the dash would light up. I had to disconnect the battery. I connected the battery and the car started. Also I can be pulling out of my driveway and I hit my brakes and my car dies out. I go to start it and it will not start. I have to wait a bit and then the car starts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546900, filed 2013-10Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 5% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 30 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 10 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
84 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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