Isuzu Rodeo, representative photo
Representative 2004 model. Photo: BuickRiviera99, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Isuzu Rodeo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
17
Latest campaign
Oct 31, 2013

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Oct 31, 2013
Fuel system, gasoline1Oct 7, 2005
Service brakes, hydraulic1Oct 10, 2003

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 31, 2013Latest campaign
Oct 31, 201313V547000

Suspension: rear

The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V547000
What's wrong
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
Risk
The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Filed under
Rodeo, Rodeo Sport
Campaign
NHTSA 13V547000 · Oct 31, 2013
Oct 7, 200505V466000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V466000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Rodeo, Rodeo Sport
Campaign
NHTSA 05V466000 · Oct 7, 2005
Oct 10, 200303V390000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning lamp

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V390000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
THE DIODES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Filed under
Rodeo
Campaign
NHTSA 03V390000 · Oct 10, 2003

Merged from NHTSA model names: Rodeo, Rodeo Sport. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
17Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure529100
Engine and engine cooling424000
Suspension212000
Power train212000
Service brakes212000
Hydraulic212000
Fuel/propulsion system16000
Fuel system16000
Gasoline16000
Vehicle speed control16000
Wheels16000
Electrical system16100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Rodeo, Rodeo Sport.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “This complaint is related to an ongoing investigation regarding fuel tank retention. The fuel tank shield on this vehicle is rotting away due to rust and one of the two fuel tank straps has already broken.”

    Filed 10/07/2018 · ODI 11138931
  • Structure

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure.”

    Filed 03/12/2014 · ODI 10568873
  • Structure

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. The stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, causing the contact to crash into a guard rail. There were no injuries.”

    Filed 05/21/2013 · ODI 10513007

Other Isuzu Rodeo model years

Other Isuzu models

2003 Isuzu Rodeo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo. The most recent, 13V547000 (reported October 31, 2013), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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