2003 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 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.
“This complaint is related to an ongoing investigation regarding fuel tank retention. The fuel tank shield on this vehicle is rotting away due to rust and one of the two fuel tank straps has already broken. There is no accesibility to an oem or aftermarket shield, the part is discontinued and aftermarket companies do not produce it as far as I can find. This is a serious safety concern, and it would be seriously expensive to get a new shield manufactured by a machine shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11138931, filed 2018-10, 150,000 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
Related service bulletins
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10017620Aug 1, 2005Fuel injection cleaning procedure for 3.5l direct injection engine.
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 2003 Isuzu Rodeo
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology