2002 Isuzu Rodeo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 15%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 15% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 110,000 miles on vehicle and was just told frame is rusting out. Not safe to drive this car has many miles left on engine, not happy about rusted frame I have heard about , also ABS light goes off and on.”
NHTSA complaint #10943961, filed 2017-01, 110,000 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“Consumer stated that while driving, the ABS light came on intermittently. The part was replaced on 3 occasions. . Also the vehicle pulled to the right, the dealer stated the vehicle was misaligned, and the hood latch was loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10024787, filed 2003-07, 3,676 miles“The contact's son owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated while driving downhill at 40 MPH around a curve with a child sitting in the rear seat, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that upon turning the steering wheel, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact continued driving until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while her son was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely fractured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11488067, filed 2022-10, 105,370 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that there had been extensive rust and corrosion near the axles. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an unknown recall campaign because nebraska was not considered a salt belt state. The manufacturer offered no solution. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure of components potentially fracturing. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/18/17”
NHTSA complaint #11006348, filed 2017-07, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V436000Sep 22, 2010Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport…Covers: Isuzu Rodeo 1998–2002, Honda Passport 1998–2002, Isuzu Axiom 2002
Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 21% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 15 | 15% |
| 2001 | 115 | 30% |
| 2000 | 65 | 24% |
| 1999 | 85 | 15% |
| 1998 | 59 | 12% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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