Isuzu Rodeo 2003
Model Rodeo made in 2003 by Isuzu got 24 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, other and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2, 3.2.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/23/20 | 19.8/29.8/23.3217 | Regular | 1162 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/24/22 | 22/30.9/25.2761 | Regular | 1058 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 17/23/19 | 19.2/28.9/22.6159 | Regular | 1223 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/23/20 | 19.8/29.8/23.3217 | Regular | 1162 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/24/22 | 22/30.9/25.2761 | Regular | 1058 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 17/23/19 | 19.2/28.9/22.6159 | Regular | 1223 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 17/22/19 | 19/28.6/22.3806 | Regular | 1223 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 17/21/19 | 19.3/27/22.1415 | Regular | 1223 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 3.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 17/22/19 | 19/28.6/22.3806 | Regular | 1223 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V466000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 07/01/2001 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 15515 | 11/25/2005 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 10/07/2005 | 10/11/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. this recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. the new cover will be made of a different material. the recall began on november 25, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V390000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 07/22/2003 to 08/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 10/08/2003 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 10/10/2003 | 10/16/2003 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays. the brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The diodes have been replaced. all vehicles have been repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0404002 | 06/01/2004 | 10015886 | Isuzu immobilizer system overview. *tt | 08/16/2005 | |
| 0404 | 06/01/2004 | 10015832 | Isuzu immobilizer system overview. *sc | 08/15/2005 | |
| 0404S002 | 06/01/2004 | 10008034 | Immobilizer system overview. *tt | 07/20/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0502001 | 08/01/2005 | 10017620 | Fuel injection cleaning procedure for 3.5l direct injection engine. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0505004 | 05/01/2005 | 10015817 | Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. update *sc | 08/12/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 0709002 | 07/01/2007 | 10022539 | Rear brake rotors. *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 7162 | 50 | 08/11/2003 |
| 2003 isuzu rodeo 2wd- chronic intermittent problems w/ignition sticking in on position on cold start and engine revving high and hanging high 1700-2000 rpm's, with cooler damper weather, intermittent and more frequent ignition sticking problems graduating to ignition lock up after engine started: ignition locks, can't shut down and engine continues to rev at high rpm's 2000-2200, unanticipated engine power and propulsion. 1/27/04, cold start late am, ignition sticking in on position, engine revving high, then drops slowly, drove 45 mins, parked on warm start mid-day, ignition locked up, continued grinding on a started engine and engine continued to rev to 2200 rpm's and hang high, with excessive power to engine. rpm dropped slowly, engaged in reverse, took foot off brake and immediately propelled backward at unexpected speed about 1+ car lengths into fence and tree. excessive damage to rear of vehicle. izusu dealer, royal of tucson, az, allegedly unable to duplicate on both services, (683 mi & 4747 mi)since inception before 683 miles; unwilling to warranty repair w/o duplication despite equipment failure and safety issues. owner suspects faulty electrical/electronics failing to transmit from ignition to main computer, and possibly in between. symptoms experienced by izuzu w/ auto's manufactured in 1989-1993 in an attempted recall effort by nat'l hwy safety council- ignition/ecu defects confirm symptoms customer reported to royal izusu dealer. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/04/2005 | 48000 | 1 | 02/01/2004 |
| 2003 rodeo engine failue at 48k. isuzu refuses to repair under warranty and blaming me for damage because i cannot produce all of my oil change reciepts. my 2000 rodeo engine failed at 35k and isuzu replaced under warranty. i am amazed at how many complaints and oil usage post i am finding on the web from other isuzu owners. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 34000 | 1 | |
| 03 isuzu rodeo 3.2l burning excessive amount of oil. takes a quart every 250 miles. done everything recommended at the recommended intervals, oil changes, egr valve, pcv valve, ect. i am very good about changing recommended parts when needed. this engine should not be taking oil. i do not tow or rev over 5,000 rpm, ever! other isuzu owners have also expressed concerns about this to me, this seems to be a fairly common problem with the isuzu engine. i now need to replace the engine at a cost of 3,000 plus installation labor charges. this is the third rodeo i have had, good luck with the other two, but not this one. if this cannot be resolved, i will purchase another model in the future. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 17742 | 3 | |
| While driving at any speed a knocking noise was produced from the engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 20 | 1 | 11/29/2003 |
| 2003 isuzu rodeo 4cyl. purchased nov 28 2003. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has tried to have recall work performed on vehicle and has been told that there is no parts. *ts recall #05v466000. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 3703 | 1 | 10/24/2003 |
| The rodeo was three months old when i noticed that the gas mileage was decreasing at an alarming rate. (less than 12 miles per gallon) upon taking the rodeo to the shop i was told that it had a seal on the transmission that was leaking causing the engine to work harder, burning more gas. ( i saw no oil) the seal was replaced but the leak continued. the dealer determined that it would need a new transmission. if the vehicle was older i would have dismissed the transmission due to age. since it is so new i wondered if there have been other reports of this. my rodeo is an automatic.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 09/24/2009 | 84953 | 1 | |
| The u bracket which prevents the drive shaft from falling down broke off and slid down the shaft and wore the shaft down and making the car undrivable. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 42898 | 9 | 09/23/2005 |
| Dt: the contact's mother had bought a car on 9-23-05, and she experienced a lot of problems. the brakes were grinding and squealing. the alignment was severely off, and the car pulled to the right. the steering wheel was out of center. when the car came to a complete stop at any speed the front wheels stopped, and it felt like something was hitting the rear of the car. the dealership took it and fixed nine things regarding the wheels, the brakes and other things. she was not sure exactly. the dealership could not find the motion in the rear of the car. she wanted a new car. a mechanic at the dealership told the manager that the car was unsafe. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 450 | 4 | |
| While driving at any speed, intermittently consumer depressed the brake pedal and felt a thumping sensation in the pedal. when this occurred, the brakes no longer worked properly. the last time the brakes failed vehicle had to ride on the shoulder to avoid a collision. manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 207000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 207000 | ||
| Frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 40000 | ||
| Severe rust and corrosion of frame. 2003 isuzu rodeo | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 207000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 207000 | ||
| Frame rust problem identical to the 2002 issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 42898 | 9 | 09/23/2005 |
| Dt: the contact's mother had bought a car on 9-23-05, and she experienced a lot of problems. the brakes were grinding and squealing. the alignment was severely off, and the car pulled to the right. the steering wheel was out of center. when the car came to a complete stop at any speed the front wheels stopped, and it felt like something was hitting the rear of the car. the dealership took it and fixed nine things regarding the wheels, the brakes and other things. she was not sure exactly. the dealership could not find the motion in the rear of the car. she wanted a new car. a mechanic at the dealership told the manager that the car was unsafe. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 10251 | 4 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt: 2003 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated the vehicle died while in motion. no warning lights came on . the whole dashboard panel started blinking. this occurred in september 2004. the vehicle was taken to the dealership , they changed the odometer sensor. the vehicle worked for a while after that. the vehicle was taken to the dealership again in october 2004, and they changed the same part. the part worked from then until september 2005. the vehicle was taken to the dealership again and they replaced the same part. the vehicle was taken to dealer a fourth time, and they sprayed silicone around the part. the dealership stated there was water inside the speed sensor connector. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 42898 | 9 | 09/23/2005 |
| Dt: the contact's mother had bought a car on 9-23-05, and she experienced a lot of problems. the brakes were grinding and squealing. the alignment was severely off, and the car pulled to the right. the steering wheel was out of center. when the car came to a complete stop at any speed the front wheels stopped, and it felt like something was hitting the rear of the car. the dealership took it and fixed nine things regarding the wheels, the brakes and other things. she was not sure exactly. the dealership could not find the motion in the rear of the car. she wanted a new car. a mechanic at the dealership told the manager that the car was unsafe. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | TUCSON | 85712 | ROYAL ISUZU | 520-795-0760 |
| CA | CERRITOS | 90703 | BROWNING MAZDA | 562-924-1414 |
| FL | MIAMI | 33189 | TOTAMKIN SOUTH | 305-238-0000 |
| FL | PEMBROKE PINES | 33084 | MAROONE | 9544333300 |
| TX | DALLAS | EAGLE ISUZU | ||
| TX | NEDERLAND | 77627 | JK CHEVROLET ISUZU | 409-722-0443 |
| VA | HAMPTON | HALL ISUZU |