2001 Isuzu Rodeo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 389 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,222miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, 6% of the 389 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,222 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought the car a year ago brand new from manual olds/Isuzu in north richland hills, texas. I have taken it in several times for the same complaint, each time telling me they could not find the problem. When the A/C is on, the compressor turns on and off and is very loud. When the compressor turns on there is a terrible rattling in my dashboard. I even had the general manager ride with me and he heard the noise and told me that was normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070422, filed 2004-01, 13,708 miles“At a little over 36,000 miles I started having problems with the gas gauge. It drops from full within 30 miles, once it hits a half tank it sporadically drops to empty, the gas light comes on along with the check engine light. It will go back up but then drop again. When I fill the tank at a reading of 1/4 tank I get an average of 8 gallons before the pump shuts off. Yet according to the book it is an 18 gallon tank. Now at 40,000 its getting worse. I registered a 1/2 tank at the pump shut off at 2 gallons.”
NHTSA complaint #10161397, filed 2006-07, 36,000 miles“Engine idling increased intermittently when braking. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five separate occasions, and they were unable to resolve/duplicate the problem. The consumer stated that the racing of the engine gets worse and an smells of oil burning the longer the brake is pressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10103845, filed 2005-01, 33,000 miles“1. Rear shocks went bad at 30,000 miles cost 500.00 to replace. 2. Multiple problems with small components breaking. 3. 6 disk changer broke at 50,000 mile 4. Check engine light on at 45,000 miles- 2 codes for EGR valve stuck. 5. Car stalled several times while in motion and finally just died. Needed new fuel sending unit at 55,000 miles, cost $1,300.00 6. Air conditioner broke at 60,000 miles, needs new compressor and condenser, received estimate for $1,200.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10237963, filed 2008-08, 60,000 miles“While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut down, which forced the consumer to pull over and wait 20 minutes to restart. The dealer had inspected the vehicle several times and was unable to duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10031395, filed 2003-09, 43,245 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10112251Sep 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10112116Jul 17, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10112331Nov 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 16 | 16% |
| 2001 | 22 | 6% |
| 2000 | 37 | 14% |
| 1999 | 50 | 9% |
| 1998 | 39 | 8% |
| 1997 | 16 | 14% |
| 1996 | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 | 20 | 11% |
| 1994 | 14 | 17% |
| 1993 | 5 | 15% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
214 complaintsSuspension
115 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsTires
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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