2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Severe rust on rear frame where stabilizer bar attaches making steering erratic and unsafe.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-10-15

“I bought the car from a friend and I did a oil change and the bracket is rusting from the frame what can I do. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2013-03-27

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that rust was exhibited on the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2011-12-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo sport ls. The contact stated that there was rust damage in the rear of the vehicle, causing the rear frame bracket to separate while driving. A local mechanic repaired the failure but the vehicle would continue to sway while driving. The dealer diagnosed…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2010-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo sport ls. The contact stated that there was rust damage in the rear of the vehicle, causing the rear frame bracket to separate while driving. A local mechanic repaired the failure but the vehicle would continue to sway while driving. The dealer diagnosed…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2010-12-01

“My mother and stepfather gave me their 2000 isuzu rodeo this summer. About 6 or 7 months prior to them giving me the vehicle its check engine light came on. Once the vehicle would get to a tank of gas the fuel gauge would start to wave back and forth from full to empty with the gas light flashing.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2007-02-01

“Check engine light stays on and truck cuts off frequently. I have had the plugs and wires changed, numerous oil changes, gas treatments. I took it to a mechanic several times. I even went on line to check information and was told that the fuel tank has gone bad and that one coming from the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · reported 2006-04-03

“Check engine light stays on and truck cuts off frequently. I have had the plugs and wires changed, numerous oil changes, gas treatments. I took it to a mechanic several times. I even went on line to check information and was told that the fuel tank has gone bad and that one coming from the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM · reported 2006-04-03

Defect investigations

Investigation PE09030 Opened 2009-06-16 · closed 2009-12-08

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

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 SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR…

Investigation PE09030 Opened 2009-06-16 · closed 2009-12-08

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE

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 SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVING LOWER LINK SEPARATION FROM THE REAR…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo Sport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.