AI Damage2000 Isuzu Vehicross: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Isuzu Vehicross filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 18
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 83% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 11% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 6% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 6% of all complaints
- Visibility: 15 complaints (83% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (6% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (6% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
I own a 2000 isuzu vehi cross the frame is rusting out. I bought it in 1997 it had 91,051 miles the same materials as the rodeo were used I want to be reimbursed foe the value of the car as it is unsafe to drive.
1)repeated driver's side window binding upon attempting to close. 2)repeated moisture leakage on driver's side from door post or firewall 3)repeated electrical shortage of circuit including turn-signals, back-up lamps, windows, and transmission mode selector.
Both the driver and passenger side power windows have had to be repaired due to failure of the track alignment. Upon coming in contact with an organization of several hundred vehicross enthusiasts I discovered that this type of window failure is epidemic with this model car.
I have had the power windows on both sides of the car either bind or drop down in between the door. Once even while I was driving. Fortunately for me my warranty has been covering this defect, but it seems that the "repair" does not last too long.
Passenger's side door of vehicle does not close correctly. Door will stay ajar at times, door closes but is "ofset" and whistles. Door is not flush with car.
Drivers seat track and anchors broke while consumer was sitting in vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced seat.
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 8,624 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vehicross has 17 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 18, about average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Vehicross?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (78%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%), rust, corrosion (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Isuzu Vehicross?
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 Vehicross 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
Read also
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 2026-11-06.