Engine
2.2L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 397 of 478 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 145 of 478 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
244 complaint records71 crash reports
"AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND STOP WITHIN A COUPLE OF FEET OF DISTANCE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Body & structure
69 complaint records1 crash report
"1998 ISUZU RODEO, FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT. BRACKET HOLDING LEAF SPRING IS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM FRAME BECAUSE OF RUST. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Suspension
61 complaint records2 crash reports
"SHOCK BRACKET BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE UNDERNEATH IS RUSTED SO BADLY NOT TO SURE IF A NEW BRACKET CAN BE INSTALLED. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA09018 opened Dec 2009 | closed Oct 2010 | Suspension | Rear Suspension Lower Link Detachment - led to recall 10V436000 On September 22, 2010, Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall 10V-436) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting approximately 120,000 model year (MY) 1998-2002 Isuzu... |
| PE09030 opened Jun 2009 | closed Dec 2009 | Suspension | REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE - led to recall 10V436000 DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-030, ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC (ISUZU) NOTED TWO PRIMARY DIFFERENCES ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALLEGED DEFECT (SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE FRAME) OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND A... |
| EA99008 opened Mar 1999 | closed Jul 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS - led to recall 02I002001 There is no summary currently available |
| PE98054 opened Oct 1998 | closed Feb 1999 | Power Train | BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPLAINTS ALLE THAT THE HONDA PASSPORT (THE HONDA PASSPORT AND ISUZU RODEO ARE SIMILAR VEHICLES, BOTH MANUFACTURED BY ISUZU) ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEPARATES FROM THE PEDAL LINKAGE. |
| PE98051 opened Sep 1998 | closed Mar 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V436000 | Suspension | ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY... | Normally free |
| 00V058000 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. PAINT WAS APPLIED UNEVENLY ON THE REAR AXLES, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT PAINT HARDNESS. | Normally free |
| 98V170000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. A GROUND CONNECTION TERMINAL WAS NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED IN THE SUPPLIER'S ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MANUFACTURING LINE. | Normally free |
| 97V206001 | Unknown Or Other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SIDE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT RUBBER FLOOR MAT. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010341 2010-10-08 | Suspension | 3,876 | Certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road de-icing material usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador) may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the left or... |
| 2000085 2000-03-24 | Suspension | 2,416 | On certain vehicles, paint may have been applied unevenly on the rear axles. In cases where the paint was too thick, the allotted drying time may have resulted in insufficient paint hardness. |
| 1999203 1999-10-29 | Emissions | 228 | Certain V6 Rodeo do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. The rubber purge hose of the Enhanced Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) may crack, due to proximity of the exhaust pipe. |
| 1999038 1999-03-15 | Electrical | 793 | On certain vehicles, the engine wire harness ground connection terminal may fracture due to improper crimping. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB13-R-001G May 2023 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component... | |
| WB13-X-001B Aug 2022 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. | |
| WB13-X-001A Aug 2022 | Equipment | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. | |
| IB09-X-002B Jul 2022 | Equipment | The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. | |
| IB09-X-004C Jul 2022 | Equipment | The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-06-04-035D May 2014 | Fuel System | This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. | |
| 0709002 Jul 2007 | Service Brakes | REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB | |
| 0505004 May 2005 | Power Train | SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC | |
| 0304S003 Sep 2003 | Electrical System | IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT TURN TO THE LOCK POSITION AND THE IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. *TT | |
| 0311S004 Aug 2003 | Structure | POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT | |
| 0309S001C Jun 2003 | Service Brakes | ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT. *TT | |
| 0305S001 May 2003 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT | |
| 0301S002 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT | |
| 0309S001B Apr 2003 | Service Brakes | ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT | |
| 0309S001A Mar 2003 | Service Brakes | ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002. *TT | |
| 0205S003 Dec 2002 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT | |
| 0211S002 Apr 2002 | Structure | REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK KNOB BROKEN. *JG | |
| 0204S003 Apr 2002 | Power Train | REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING. *JG | |
| 0201S003 Jan 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | V-6 FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 0208S001 Jan 2002 | Tires | TERMINATION OF TIRE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. *TT | |
| IB0101S003 Aug 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEC LONG BLOCK/PARTIAL ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *SLC | |
| SB0111S006 Jul 2001 | Wheels | SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14327313 MAY EXPERIENCE MUD FLAP INTERFERENCE CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN. *TT | |
| IB0101S002 Jun 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING HEC ENGINE TIMING BELT SCRAPPING. *TT | |
| IB0109S001 Jun 2001 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| SB0105S001 May 2001 | Power Train | SOME V6 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBERS 4754596 - 5831756 MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE IN THE AREA OF OVERFILL PLUG AND OIL DRAIN PLUG. *TT | |
| SB0108S001 Apr 2001 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14330722 EQUIPPED WITH OEM P215 / 235 15 INCH AND P225 / 245 16 INCH TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION / SHIMMY (NIBBLE) OR BODY VIBRATION THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FLOORBOARD RESPECTIVELY ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE. *TT | |
| 0201S001 Apr 2001 | Power Train | MOUNTING POSITION OF SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR BUSHING WORK SHOP MANUAL REVISION. *JG | |
| IB0104S002 Mar 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION. *TT | |
| IB0110S001 Mar 2001 | Steering | INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR SHAFT ALIGNMENT ON THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| IB0004S005 Dec 2000 | Power Train | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE P1640 AND P1650 OUTPUT DRIVE CODES WHICH REFER TO OUTPUT DRIVER CIRCUIT CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE PCM. *TT | |
| IB0004S008 Dec 2000 | Unknown Or Other | SOME VEHICLES MAY RANDOMLY SET A PCM CODE P0502 IN A DECELERATION MODE USUALLY WITH 0% THROTTLE. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WILL ONLY SET AFTER THE FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE KEY CYCLES. *TT | |
| IB0004S009 Dec 2000 | Electrical System | SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH A LONG BLOCK WILL SET CODE P1336 FOR TOOTH ERROR CORRECTION. *TT | |
| SB0008S003 May 2000 | Wheels | SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPIONT Y4329627 MAY DEMONSTRATE A REAR WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| SB0004S002 Apr 2000 | Visibility | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEAK. *TT | |
| SB0005S002 Apr 2000 | Power Train | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SERIAL NUMBER 5504006 - 5570892) MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND TECH-II INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF TORQUE CONVERTER (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1870) ON. *TT | |
| SB0001S005 Apr 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, OR P1171. *TT | |
| SB0002S002 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE P1441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODE THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH NO FAULT FOUND FROM THE APPROPRIATE FLOW CHART IN THE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS MANUAL. *TT | |
| SB0001S003 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN Y4300787 / 74400051, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT ISOLAT ENGINE VIBRATION. *TT | |
| IB0004S001 Mar 2000 | Electrical System | INFORMATION REGARDING ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| IB0006S001 Mar 2000 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *TT | |
| SB0010S001 Mar 2000 | Suspension | SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 8X4351792 MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR SHIMMY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT MEDIUM TO HIGH SPEED. A STEERING NIBBLE MAY BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROADS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. | |
| IB00S009 Feb 2000 | Visibility | SOME AFTERMARKET TINT INSTALLERS MAY SCRATCH THE HEATING ELEMENT (DEFROSTER LINES) OR ETCH THE GLASS (START OF THE BREAK AREA) DURING INSTALLATION, FROM AFFIXING AFTERMARKET FILM TINT MATERIAL TO THE TAILGATE GLASS. *TT | |
| IB00S007 Feb 2000 | Unknown Or Other | ON SUV VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, SOME REMOTE STARTER INSTALLATIONS MAY CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO SET AND STORE P0705. AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS DOES NOT SELL REMOTE STARTER KITS AND DOES NOT RECOMMEND ANY PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. *TT | |
| IB00S005 Feb 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROPER STEPS TO INDEX THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE CRANKSHAFT FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIRECT ATTACK DOHC 3.2L / 3.5L V6 ENGINE. | |
| SB0014S001 Feb 2000 | Seats | AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF TOP TETHER CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET KITS FOR CERTAIN ISUZU SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. | |
| SB0008S002 Feb 2000 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY DEMONSTRATE A BODY VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| SB0008S001 Jan 2000 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY DEMONSTRATE A BODY VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| SB0002S001 Jan 2000 | Fuel System | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE P1441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODE. *TT | |
| SB0004S001 Jan 2000 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS: REAR SPEED SENSOR OPEN OR SHORTED; SPEED SENSOR MISSING; WHEEL SPEED INPUT ABNORMALITY. *TT | |
| SB9912S004 Dec 1999 | Equipment | A CONDITION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR EMITTING A MEDIUM PITCH SOUND (MOAN) DURING ENGINE OPERATION AT UP TO 2000 RPM. *TT | |
| SB9909S002 Nov 1999 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING 2WD REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| SB9901S002 Sep 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INFORMATION: TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL AND DOHC V6 VALVE ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE. *TT | |
| 9913S003 Jun 1999 | Unknown Or Other | INFORMATION ON REAR CUP HOLDER REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| SB9910S001 May 1999 | Suspension | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE PRESENCE OF STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, SHIMMY, OR NIBBLE. *TT | |
| SB9914S007 Apr 1999 | Seats | INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT | |
| SB9908S001 Apr 1999 | Tires | INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE - WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT | |
| SB9914S003 Feb 1999 | Child Seat | AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TT | |
| SB9907S001 Feb 1999 | Power Train | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE EVIDENCE OF LEAKING DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, AND REAR BRAKE DUST SHIELD. *TT | |
| 9802L003 Dec 1998 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD REPLACEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *YC | |
| SB9813L007 Nov 1998 | Equipment | ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE AUDIO SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE OR NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL, ASSOCIATED WITH NOISES COMING FROM THE SPEAKER(S). *TT |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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