2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport - Consumer Discussions

Isuzu Rodeo Frame Rust

• Re: recall information [gonnafightit]

  Written by: ponessk on Jul 8, 2011 2:37:15 PM

  I'm late to the party here - I cosigned on a 2001 Rodeo Sport S for my daughter last year. We still owe $4,500 on the car, but just yesterday experienced the rusting frame issue. We're told by Isuzu that this particular model (the 2-door) isn't covered by the recall even though it's the IDENTICAL issue described in the recall description! We filed a complaint with the NHTSA and with our ... Read More

• Isuzu Rodeo Sport Frame Totally Rusted out

  Written by: dennis1023 on Jan 4, 2011 5:00:13 PM

  I received my recall last week in the mail for the 2001 Rodeo Sport Anniversary Edition. I call the 800 at Isuzu and the woman told me exactly what I need to do and gave me the number to the local dealership here in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, which I called them. I made my appointment for them to look at my SUV two days later on Thursday December 23, ... Read More

• Re: frame rust-broken frame [howardru]

  Written by: moz2 on Aug 18, 2009 5:49:22 PM

  I just came on to edmunds in hope to find that I wasnt the only one who had a mint 2001 Isuzu rodeo sport that in an instant was totaled due to a rotted frame the right rear wheel control rotted right away from my car on route8 highway luckily I made it to shoulder then to shop to get the disappointing news That you get 9 yrs from your new ... Read More

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• Re: 2001 Rodeo Sport - timing belt [dcam]

  Written by: wlbrown9 on Jan 5, 2006 10:10:57 AM

  I have a '00 Trooper. Just got an estimate from the local Isuzu/Chevy dealer on timing belt and water pump. They want $800 for the package. I'm looking at other options now...that is a little bit high for me.

• Re: 2001 Rodeo Sport - timing belt [phxrodeo]

  Written by: dcam on Jan 3, 2006 8:35:03 PM

  If you have a v-6 engine,you will not damage your engine if the t-belt breaks.If you have a 4 cylinder,then you will damage the engine if the belt breaks.You should replace the timing belt,tensioner, and waterpump at one time with your mileage because they tend to fail at around 80k miles.The price seems reasonable if the waterpump is included.Check with an Isuzu dealer because they usually have a timing belt package ... Read More

• Re: isuzu rodeo 2001 transmission problems [twross]

  Written by: phxrodeo on Jan 3, 2006 3:11:29 PM

  I have a 2001 Rodeo sport. I had what sounds like a similar problem. It would lerch while shifting or while stopping. I had to have mode switch replaced it's under the dash, it communicates between the indicator on the dash and the gear on the floor board. I'm not sure if yours is set up this way, but it is a lot cheaper than a new transmission.

• New Member with a Question

  Written by: snowman97903 on Dec 16, 2005 12:04:21 AM

  Good morning everyone. I am the happy owner of a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. Bought new in 2000 it now has about 107,000 miles. It still runs strong (due for tune up and radiator flush tho). What is the story on the timing belts for this model? The manual says every 60,000 miles for change out. Can somebody please explain what non-interference means in regards to the timing belt ? Thanx ... Read More

• Spin Around Town: 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport

  Written by: Stever@Edmunds on Mar 7, 2001 10:11:15 AM

  An update from the editors at Edmunds (not me!) "We recommend taking a close look at some of the other small SUVs on the market and going on a few test drives before settling for this warmed-over Amigo." link Steve Host Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket & Accessories message boards