Model year
2002 Isuzu Rodeo
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 101 complaints for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 24 complaints under RODEO SPORT and RODEO SPORTS. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (12), SUSPENSION (12), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (9). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
10V436000 · Sep 22, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
ISUZU 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 VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT,…
05V466000 · Oct 7, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN 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 BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FUEL SYSTEMS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE REGION OF TYLER, TEXAS. THIS…
Complaints
101 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RODEO SPORT | 2 | 23 |
| RODEO SPORTS | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09030 | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Jun 16, 2009 | Dec 8, 2009 |
| EA09018 | Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Dec 7, 2009 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| DP18001 | Fuel Tank Retention Failure · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | May 23, 2018 | Mar 5, 2020 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo 2WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo 2WD · 3.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo 2WD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo 2WD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Rodeo 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Rodeo 4WD · 3.2L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Rodeo Sport 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Rodeo Sport 4WD · 3.2L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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