2002 Isuzu Rodeo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 miles.
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.
“Rear window on my 2002 izusu Rodeo exploded. This is the 2nd time it has happened to me,the dealership claim that the aftermarket tint I install hold the heat on when the rear defroster is on and cause the window to explode.”
NHTSA complaint #10065981, filed 2004-04, 25,000 miles“The consumer turned on the defroster and it was on for about 30 min. Ten minutes after the vehicle was turned off the rear windshield exploded into driveway and street. The consumer called the police and dealership to send someone to check car. The consumer wanted the dealer to inspect before cleaned up but they refused any responsibility because the window tint installed was against the handbook rules.”
NHTSA complaint #10114862, filed 2005-04, 39,000 miles“On two separate occasions the rear tinted windows shattered after the consumer turned on the rear defroster/defogger system. Dealer informed the consumer that the cause of the problem was due to the tint applied on the window.”
NHTSA complaint #10109102, filed 2005-01, 36,000 miles“Extremely cold morning and used the rear window defroster and it shattered the rear window. Told by the dealer it was caused by the window tint that was installed. I had a 99 Rodeo with after market tint and never had any problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10003073, filed 2003-01, 13,000 miles“Owner turned on rear defroster, and went back into the house. When driver returned rear hatchback window was shattered. Dealer indicated that tint on window may have been the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #8004959, filed 2002-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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