AI Damage2001 Isuzu Vehicross: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 23
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 87% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 3 Electronic stability control 4% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 4% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 4% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Visibility: 20 complaints (87% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (4% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (4% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (4% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (4% 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 23 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 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
Right power window started to malfunction, window glass going down and up misaligned. Emissions of strong fuel odor whenever the vehicle is parked and the engine turned off. This is a roughly 33k mile vehicle, and carefully maintained.
In rapid succession I noticed the failure of my turn signals, my cruise control, my power windows and my electronically controlled automatic transmission (shifting from 1st to 2nd is rough). In researching this on the vehicross.
Tl contact owns a 2001 isuzu vehicross. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the anti-lock brake system indicator light was illuminated. The abs light then began to illuminate intermittently.
I have had this fixed 3 times while under warranty and the problem comes right back soon after they replace the "window regulator". At the moment both of my windows are unable to roll up without my assistance.
Upon purchase of my first one, the power window mechanism on both sides had to be replaced due to a failure of the track alignment. I'm seeing similar issues with my second vehicross as well. My first vehicross was fixed by a dealer, under warranty, on four separate occasions.
A few months ago the power window mechanism on the passenger's side had to be replaced due to a failure of the track alignment. At the moment I have 24,000 miles on the car and now the driver's side window is beginning to fail.
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 7,735 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vehicross has 17 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 23, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system, electronic stability control. Total complaints: 23. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (96%), seat belts (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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.