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Isuzu Rodeo 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

100Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V436000.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V466000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V466000Reported October 7, 2005 - 15,515 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 15,515 vehicles across all affected models.

10V436000Reported September 22, 2010 - 149,992 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 149,992 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP18001Opened May 23, 2018 - Closed March 5, 2020

Fuel Tank Retention Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09018Opened December 7, 2009 - Closed October 15, 2010

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

EA09018Opened December 7, 2009 - Closed October 15, 2010

Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

PE09030Opened June 16, 2009 - Closed December 8, 2009

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

PE09030Opened June 16, 2009 - Closed December 8, 2009

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 10V436000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20029
200314
200412
20059
20063
20076
20085
20107
201111
20124
20134
20143
20152
20163
20174
20211
20221
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.