2002 Isuzu Rodeo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I drive an Isuzu Rodeo which was just dianosed with a serious manufacturing malfunction. The housing which holds all the electrical connections is damaged and could have sorted out the systems in my vehicle and my vehicle would have stalled out. This damage is so serious, I could not drive my vehicle off the lot. My car is now down 7 -10 days while this repair is made. I was told by the dealership mechanic that this happens in 10% of the vehicles that are returned for repair. I am now out money for a rental and inconvenienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068493, filed 2004-05“While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but of no avail. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10056144, filed 2004-01“These incidents happened with two vehicles of the same make, model but different years. While driving at 25 MPH, the consumer applied the brake pedal and felt a thumping sensation in the pedal. When the thumping occurred the brakes failed completely. On both occasions, the consumer had to ride in the shoulder to keep from colliding with other vehicles. The first incident took place when the consumer was approaching a stop sign at a normal speed she stepped on the brakes and there was a thumping under the brake pedal and the vehicle failed stop and slid partially into an intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10044828, filed 2003-12Related 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 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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