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US recalls (3)
Suspension: rear
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 and remedy
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
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 and remedy
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.
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. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE IN THE EVENT OF DECREASED BRAKE FLUID VOLUME.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: THE DIODES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Owner complaints (16)
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo (2 crashes reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 97).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Isuzu Rodeo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Rodeo 2WD 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Rodeo 2WD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Rodeo 2WD 3.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Rodeo 4WD 3.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Rodeo 4WD 3.2 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Rodeo Sport 2WD 3.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Rodeo Sport 4WD 3.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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