Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 389 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 #01V055000 ISUZU/PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V298000 ISUZU/FUEL RETURN HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 214 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 22 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
Of the 389 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 389 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo has a below-average reliability rating based on significant complaints about the structure and suspension components, coupled with multiple recall campaigns. Limited evidence from other components restricts a complete assessment, but these issues warrant caution for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | very common |
| Suspension | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rear suspension noise
- Irregular tire wear
- Rust on the structure
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.