2002 Isuzu Rodeo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 16% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This complaint concerns my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo vehicle. While traveling from dallas to beaumont, my check engine light came on. We stopped and the oil and water was fine but the light continued to burn. After checking the owner's manuel I learned that the light indicated that there was a problem with the emmission control. The mileage on this vehicle when I entered the dearlership was 23,815 miles and the car not only has izusu's warranty but an extended warranty for 7 years/100,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072845, filed 2004-05, 23,700 miles“The consumer had to refill the vehicle with oil every 1,000 miles. The dealership informed the consumer that the problem was pertaining to the oil burning quickly. The mechanic did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10055906, filed 2004-01, 22,714 miles“- the contact stated that she owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. She purchased thevehicle in april 2005. The vehicle had an odometer reading of approximately 16000 miles at the time of purchase, and it currently has 66,000 miles. The contact stated that it is 6000 miles past the warranty. The motor seized on december 15, 2005 while driving at 65 MPH, in cear weather and the road conditions were fine. The contact stated that there were no warning lights or anything that might have suggested that the engine was about to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178207, filed 2007-01, 66,000 miles“While driving on the highway the automobile suddenly lost the power. The engine oil was gone. I put slic50 with my engine oil and the engine did not burned completely. However, without slic50, the engine was completely burned and caused the accident on I-285 in atlanta.”
NHTSA complaint #10110765, filed 2005-02“I have to add oil twice between my 4000 mile oil changes. I have been required to do this since the 30000 mile mark. The dealer(s) claim the engine is designed to 'use' up to 1 quart every thousand miles!!! Sounds like a design flaw to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10045057, filed 2003-10Related 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 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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