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2002 Isuzu Rodeo Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
6%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
92,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata air bag, my 2002 Rodeo airbag light is on, on the dashboard, I called the dealer and they said its not part of the recalls, it is a vehicle made by honda and should be covered under the recalls, its the same vehicle as the honda passport just a different yr and its a florida registered automobile, how can I get help with this airbag problem, I shouldnt have to pay for the repairs due to defects and recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #10944627, filed 2017-01, 180,000 miles

“Car was involved in an accident where it struck the back of another vehicle. The collision was enough to cause over $4000.00 in damage to the Isuzu but the air bags failed to deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #10184163, filed 2007-03, 35,000 miles

“While merging onto the interstate vehicle drove over some black ice, vehicle then spun around, hit a concrete barrier,and a guard rail. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10049812, filed 2003-12, 16,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle began to erroneously drift to one side. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle moved into the shoulder, crashing into the barrier wall abruptly. The contact was knocked unconscious and the contact's foot landed on the accelerator pedal as he lost consciousness.the contact was not aware as the vehicle continued to accelerate into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then crashed into a tree before flipping. The seat belts detached from its housing unit and the air bags never deployed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10443695, filed 2012-01, 150,000 miles

“While traveling on a road, a horse ran across and caused a collision. The front of the vehicle is damaged, as well as, both side windows and the radiator. None of the airbags deployed causing injuries to two people in the vehicle. The officer at the scene said the airbags should have definitely deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10553570, filed 2013-11

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200413%
200266%
200172%
200073%
1999132%
1998163%
19971311%
19961111%
1995159%

Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo

Body and structure
22 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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