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Isuzu Rodeo Sport years to avoid

The Isuzu Rodeo Sport years to avoid are 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.

143

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1998–2003

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Isuzu Rodeo Sport NHTSA complaints by model year68 complaints1998: 13 complaints1999: 19 complaints2000: 14 complaints2001: 68 complaints2002: 28 complaints2003: 1 complaints
Isuzu Rodeo Sport NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Rodeo Sport years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2001High complaint rate68

Every Rodeo Sport year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200312
2002282
2001avoid681
2000140
1999190
1998130

Common questions

What are the worst Isuzu Rodeo Sport years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rodeo Sport years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2003.

What is the best year for the Isuzu Rodeo Sport?

By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rodeo Sport years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Isuzu Rodeo Sport have?

Across all model years, the Rodeo Sport has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.