Total Complaints
2 filings
ISUZU RODEO SPORTS · model year
2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002ISUZURODEO SPORTS carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 RODEO SPORTS is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2002 RODEO SPORTS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080415ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS. WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO GARAGE FOR A DIAGNOSIS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE AUTO GARAGE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,306 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK.
Mileage: 70,306
20080415ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS. WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO GARAGE FOR A DIAGNOSIS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE AUTO GARAGE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,306 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK.
Mileage: 70,306
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS have?▼
The 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2002 ISUZU RODEO SPORTS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.