AI Damage2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 8% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 4 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Severe rust on rear frame where stabilizer bar attaches making steering erratic and unsafe.
The contact stated that rust was exhibited on the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not within the period of performance time to have the work…
The contact stated that there was rust damage in the rear of the vehicle, causing the rear frame bracket to separate while driving. A local mechanic repaired the failure but the vehicle would continue to sway while driving.
About 6 or 7 months prior to them giving me the vehicle its check engine light came on. Once the vehicle would get to a tank of gas the fuel gauge would start to wave back and forth from full to empty with the gas light flashing. The vehicle also begins to sputter and lose power sporadically.
Check engine light stays on and truck cuts off frequently. I have had the plugs and wires changed, numerous oil changes, gas treatments. I took it to a mechanic several times.
I was driving along one day and the check engine light came on in my 2000 isuzu rodeo. I started to get bad gas milege. I took it to the isuzu dealer and they replaced the gas filter because it was still under warranty. About two days later the same thing happened.
Could cause fire because transmission fluid is spraying on exhaust. Can't find parts to fix. Need snapring and cover. Looked on three different websites and there is about 2,500 reports on this problem. I was told should be a recall item. The years of problem range from 1997-2003.
Intermittently during braking consumer heard a grinding noise, and then brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer needed to apply the emergency brake to stop. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions and they were unable to locate the problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rodeo Sport has 18 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 12, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, suspension, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.