Isuzu

Rodeo Sport

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · model years 2001 to 2003

Includes Rodeo Sport 2WD and Rodeo Sport 4WD as listed by the EPA.

See all 14 Rodeo Sport trims

The verdict

Best year: 2003. complaints: 17, below this model's typical 99; recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2001. complaints: 438, about 3.5x this model's typical 124; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2001	5Gas	16	$3,900	4	438	STRUCTURE 41%, SUSPENSION 22%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%
complaints: 438, about 3.5x this model's typical 124 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 8 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	5Gas	17	$3,650	3	124	STRUCTURE 19%, SUSPENSION 16%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%
complaints: 124, in line with this model's typical 124 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	4Gas	17.5	$3,550	3	17	STRUCTURE 25%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 17, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2001: 16 to 2003: 17.5

Owner complaints2001: 438 to 2003: 17

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Isuzu Rodeo Sport to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.