2001 Isuzu Rodeo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 214about this part
- Share
- 55%of 389 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 214 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, 55% of the 389 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,500 miles. 4 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.
“The tank shield has completed rusted off. There are many complaints online about rust problems with the vehicle. Called Isuzu and got no support. More of less they told me we don't care about your problem. I have tried to find a replacement part but Isuzu stated they no longer make the part. Unable to fine part online or in any junk yards.”
NHTSA complaint #10544001, filed 2013-09, 110,000 miles“2001 Isuzu Rodeo the frame rusted causing the rear suspension to fall off during driving. The vehicle then swerved out of control. Luckily due to myemergency vehicle driver training I was able to avoid and accident. This needs to be addressed before someone gets seriously injured or killed. I have pictures of faulty frame and suspension connection.”
NHTSA complaint #10343817, filed 2010-07, 97,000 miles“I have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo that the frame is rusting through where the rear control arms attach to the frame on both sides. I understand that this is a problem from reading many blogs and forums. What action can I take? This seems to be an unrepairable thing. I am not driving the vehicle any more for fear of the frame breaking in half and loosing control.”
NHTSA complaint #10329052, filed 2010-05, 176,000 miles“I was driving my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo when I noticed that the rear of the car was sliding from left to right upon accelerating. I heard a loud grinding noise comming from under the car. I pulled off the road and looked under the car. I noticed that the left rear traction bar had broken away from the frame due to exxesive rust on the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10322685, filed 2010-03, 128,000 miles“I have a 2001 Rodeo with just 75,000 that I have been told not to drive due to rot on all of the frame rails. I can put my fingers through the holes where metal should be holding my truck together. There needs to be a recall by Isuzu like the one from toyota where consumers are reimbursed in cash for the loss of their vehicles..”
NHTSA complaint #10356548, filed 2010-09, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 22 | 22% |
| 2001 | 214 | 55% |
| 2000 | 84 | 31% |
| 1999 | 72 | 13% |
| 1998 | 69 | 14% |
| 1997 | 32 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 10% |
| 1995 | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
115 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 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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