2002 Isuzu Rodeo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 22%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 22% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 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.
“Only a few weeks after vehicle was purchased while driving the frame of the vehicle literally cracked and separated. The rear passenger frame piece was hanging down and forward! We were so grateful this didn't happen just a few miles before when we were on the freeway traveling at 70mph. We could have died!”
NHTSA complaint #10638059, filed 2014-09, 89,000 miles“On april 7th 2011 my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo lost control on i290 expressway due to a rotted rear frame. I was able to slow the SUV down without incident. I contacted Isuzu corporate after doing some research, they instructed me to not drive the car and have it towed to the dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10395184, filed 2011-04, 89,000 miles“Was driving down the road and my traction bar fell off causing me to crash into the curb. The whole frame is rotting out I had no idea of the recall until I looked into it now. How can I get my truck fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10609974, filed 2014-07, 164,000 miles“Takata recall my stabilizer bar under my car broke off while I was driving on the thruway I almost crashed into another vehicle and I ran off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10837399, filed 2016-02, 100,000 miles“Daughter was driving call and steering suddenly seemed funny . Pulled over, had car towed and was told the mounting bracket for the rear driver side sway bar rusted from the mainframe of the car and the car cannot be driven. Researched on web and Isuzu had a recall on this issue. Called honda and they suggested we tow the car over 110 miles to the nearest dealership. If at that time they inspected it and determine Isuzu is at fault the may or may not offer any compensation. I feel it is unreasonable to require me to tow the car 110 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10811033, filed 2015-12, 145,000 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 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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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