NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Isuzu dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, describing incidents dated August 20, 2010.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10351050 · Filed
OWN A 2003 ISUZU RODEO. CAR LOOKS IN GREAT SHAPE ON THE OUTSIDE BUT THE OTHER DAY, THE STABILIZER CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. BARELY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. MECHANIC SAID HE NEVER SAW ANYTHING THAT BAD BEFORE, SEVERE RUST ON THE FRAME. CAN'T BE FIXED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LARGE SCALE PROBLEM AND…
Rear Suspension Corrosion
NHTSA #13V547000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported October 31, 2013 · Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Potentially affected: 8,816 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign DET-13-173 · Owners notified December 13, 2013
Defect description
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
Safety consequence
The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
FUEL PUMP
NHTSA #05V466000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2005 · ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Potentially affected: 15,515 vehicles
Owners notified November 25, 2005 · Vehicles built July 1, 2001 – April 30, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING STATES: OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA.
Safety consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Isuzu Rodeo Sport model years
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