Isuzu Rodeo Sport
1998–2002 only
1998–2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport models have 67 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 120,177 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Isuzu Rodeo Sport report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only
Median onset: 120,177 miles.
Median onset: 124,000 miles.
Median onset: 71,041 miles. 80.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Median onset: 158,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 92,000 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Isuzu Rodeo Sport report for every year and full specs/safety data.