2000 Isuzu Rodeo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, 7% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 2 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.
“At times when coming to a stop with foot on brake vehicle motor revs and lurches hard to keep stopped and you at times wind up in the middle of an intersection. I purchased the car from my sister because she was to scared to drive it. Vehicle was taken to Isuzu dealer twice but still has the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10420010, filed 2011-08, 50,367 miles“I bought this 2000 Isuzu Rodeo in 2002, and have had to install 2 automatic transmission..my mileage is just over 102000. Any help or recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10265037, filed 2009-04, 102,000 miles“Our car broke down on thanksgiving and we found out the following monday that the entire transmission went out. Fortunately we have an extended warranty that will help with our costs of replacing the transmission for a brand new one. However, the clutch was damaged and has to be replaced also and we are still waiting to receive the replacement transmission that has to be shipped from california. This vehicle is sitting just over 82,000 miles, (far too few miles to have such big problems).”
NHTSA complaint #10104081, filed 2004-12, 82,500 miles“While brakes are fully depressed the vehicle moves forward. Returned vehicle to dealer three times prior to warranty expiring. Mechanic stated that they could not duplicate. Now, and for the past twelve months, when the gear shift (between the seats) is in drive on the indicator panel (dash board) it indicated the vehicle is in neutral and sometimes reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10091182, filed 2004-09, 65,000 miles“When shifting gears transmission slips to a lower gear. Consumer notified the dealership. The gear shift didn't go into gear on occasions. The only way to check the gear is by the speedometer. Dealer stated they didn't have the unit in stock and there were none in the u.s.”
NHTSA complaint #10039665, filed 2003-10, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10015817May 1, 2005Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 18 | 18% |
| 2001 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 | 37 | 7% |
| 1998 | 22 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 23 | 29% |
| 1991 | 12 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
84 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsFuel system
30 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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