2000 Isuzu Rodeo Problems
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has 290 NHTSA complaints, with structural and suspension issues dominating owner reports. Based on 290 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Structural Problems the most reported area.
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This 2000 Isuzu Rodeo has 290 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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2000 Isuzu Rodeo Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2000 Isuzu Rodeo trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
ISUZU RODEO 2000 has 290 NHTSA complaints, with 85 for structural problems and 69 for suspension failures. It also has 4 recalls and 24 crash-related complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Isuzu
- Model
- Rodeo
- Model year
- 2000
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 290
- Crash-related complaints
- 24
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Structural Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 16
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 19
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2000 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Structural Problems
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Structural Problems, Suspension Failures, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo is a high-risk purchase due to widespread structural and suspension complaints. Only consider if thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly.
Structural and suspension issues can lead to unsafe driving conditions and costly repairs, making pre-purchase inspection critical.
May Suit
This year may suit a budget-conscious buyer willing to invest in extensive repairs or use the vehicle for parts.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable daily driver or those unable to perform or pay for major structural and suspension work should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
Inspection Focus
- Inspect frame and underbody for rust, corrosion, or holes.
- Check suspension components (ball joints, control arms, bushings) for wear or damage.
- Verify all 4 recalls have been addressed via NHTSA recall lookup.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect frame and body for rust or structural damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for suspension and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect suspension and brake components before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo shows a high volume of complaints concentrated in structural problems (85) and suspension failures (69). With 4 recalls and 24 crash-related complaints, buyers should expect significant rust and frame corrosion, as well as suspension component failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, the 2000 Rodeo has the highest complaint count, particularly for structural and suspension problems.
Recall context: With 4 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase.
- Structural problems account for 85 complaints, the highest of any component.
- Suspension failures total 69 complaints, indicating widespread issues.
- There are 24 crash-related complaints, suggesting safety concerns.
- Structural Problems: 85 complaints, often involving frame rust or corrosion.
- Suspension Failures: 69 complaints, including ball joint and control arm failures.
- Engine Problems: 39 complaints, with stalling and overheating reported.
Full breakdown
All 2000 Isuzu Rodeo complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 85 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 69 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 39 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Brake System | 37 | 7 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 36 | 6 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 35 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 3 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH
SEVERE RUST ON REAR FRAME WHERE STABILIZER BAR ATTACHES MAKING STEERING ERRATIC AND UNSAFE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND CROSSED THE YELLOW LANE LINES. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, THE CONTACT JERKED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BODY FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,00…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WA…
I BOUGHT MY 2000 RODEO NEW AND IT CURRENTLY HAS 37000 ACTUAL MILES. I RECENTLY SAW RUST IN THE DRIVEWAY. I TOOK THIS CAR TO A HONDA BODY SHOP TO SEE THE UNDERBODY. BEFORE PUTTING IT ON THE LIFT THEY SAW THAT THE FRAME WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. ONCE IN THE AIR THEY LOOKED AT THE WH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGHOUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFA…
LEFT SIDE REAR FRAME WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TIRE RUSTED THROUGH. BOTTOM PIECE HAS DETACHED FROM ONE SIDE. I JUST READ THEIR WAS A RECALL IN 2010 BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2007. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION, LUCKILY I NOTICED IT WHEN I DID, FORTUNATELY I W…
I THINK THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE NHTSA TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER GETTING THE REMAINING ISUZU RODEO'S OFF THE ROAD - THEY ARE NOT SAFE. I LIKE A MAJORITY OF OTHER ISUZU OWNERS SUFFER FROM EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALL OVER THE FRAME - I HAD THE RECALL REPAIR DONE AND THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO …
I PURCHASED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO FROM A DEALERSHIP ON DECEMBER 4, 2014. I GOT IT HOME ONLY TO REALIZE THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. IT'S WORSE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME UNDER THE HATCHBACK AREA IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T …
THE SUSPENSION ON MY ISUZU RODEO 2000 BROKE BECAUSE OF THE CORROSIVE FRAME UNDERNEATH AND IT SEEMS AS IF THE METAL USED FOR THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS PART OF A RECALL FROM WHAT I'M SEEING ALL OVER THE INTERNET SO I ENDED UP CALLING THE DEAL SHIP AND THEY WANT TO DO NOTHING FOR …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE WHEN THE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOS…
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE 2000 ISUZU RODEO CONCERNS ( PHOTOS ENCLOSED). *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS RECENTLY INFORMED, THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION ON THE FRAME AND IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 10V436000. *JB
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 08/06/2014...I WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND IT FELT WEIRD. THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAD OUR MECHANICS PUT IT ON THE RACK TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE...I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN TOTAL DISBELIEF AT HOW RUSTED OUT AND CORRODED THE FRAME WAS.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING 4 TO 6 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAIL…
I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND TO DIALYSIS AND THE CAR FELT DIFFERENT, THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING, I DIDN'T HAVE A FLAT TIRE SO IT WAS WINDY AND THOUGHT MAYBE WIND WAS PUSHING ME. IT JUST FELT FUNNY AND I WAS ALARMED. THE NEXT DAY I WAS TURNING A CORNER AT LOW RATE…
T HE "REDUCED POWER" LIGHT COMES ON AND ACCELERATION IS REDUCED DOWN TO 10-15 MPH. THIS IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS ,SINCE I NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. I HAVE MANY CLOSE CALL ACCIDENTS FROM THIS, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SERVICE STATION AND THEY CAN NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM . PLEA…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo.
Safety recalls
2000 Isuzu Rodeo recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. With 4 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Questions
2000 Isuzu Rodeo buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 290 owner complaints, 24 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo is a high-risk purchase due to widespread structural and suspension complaints. Only consider if thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
#1: Structural Problems (85 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (69 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (39 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, NHTSA complaints include 24 crash-related reports and 7 fire reports out of 290 total complaints. 21 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. With 4 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?▾
The 2000 Isuzu Rodeo is a high-risk purchase due to widespread structural and suspension complaints. Only consider if thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly. Structural and suspension issues can lead to unsafe driving conditions and costly repairs, making pre-purchase inspection critical. Pay extra attention to Structural Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Isuzu Rodeo reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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