2002 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that as she was coasting to the right to stop on the shoulder, she observed that there was smoke in the cabin. The contact stated that after she stopped, she opened the driver's side passenger door and saw that smoke was emitting from under the passenger seat, which had been folded over in cargo mode. The contact lifted the seat and saw that the seat back was melted, with a black spot in the center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687710, filed 2025-09, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was noticed around the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10854199, filed 2016-04, 100,000 miles“The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v466000 regarding fuel pump failure. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, who has confirmed the parts were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10146959, filed 2006-01, 61,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V466000Oct 7, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 2002–2004, Axiom 2002–2004, Rodeo Sport 2002–2003 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 27 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 11% |
| 1999 | 91 | 17% |
| 1998 | 32 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 9% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 7% |
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 complaintsElectrical 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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