Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 274 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V436000 REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V213000 ISUZU/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I002000 ISUZU/TIMING BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V055000 ISUZU/PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 84 complaints
- Suspension 65 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 37 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 17 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
Of the 274 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 274 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has numerous complaints and four recall campaigns, particularly for suspension and engine issues. The frequency of structural and suspension complaints indicates potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| structure | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid service
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noises or clunks
- Engine overheating
- Rust or corrosion underbody
- Airbag warning lights on
- Braking system issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.