The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,052 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED.
Consequence
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT MEET OZONE-RESISTANT SPECIFICATIONS, AND COULD ULTIMATELY CRACK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
10
1crashes
SUSPENSION
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
SUSPENSION:REAR
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
Total complaints68
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed corrosion on the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear suspension lower link bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed corrosion on the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear suspension lower link bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded and the rear lateral arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware that nhtsa campaign number: 104v36000 (suspension) had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of…”
“While driving in vehicle, approximately 35 mph, normal dry conditions, driver-side rear suspension trailing arm bracket broke free from frame. Vehicle veered right slightly and generated a groaning sound. Pulled vehicle off the road. Upon inspection underneath vehicle realized frame section…”
“The frame is so badly rotted out that it won't pass a safety inspection . *tr”
“Eroding frame underneath car. My car shakes and squeaks horribly! My car is so badly rusted that I have holes and I can see through the car underneath! *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign I.d. 10v436000 (suspension:rear), the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealer advised the contact that the rust on the frame…”
“I had a mechanic look at my truck because of an exhaust leak, while inspecting, he found a break/separation of the right frame where the forward mounting rear suspension bracket attaches. The left side of the frame is also rotted but not yet broken. I took it to an isuzu dealer in massachusetts, &…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE09030 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…
InvestigationPE09030 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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport as of
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