Model year guide

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2003 Isuzu Rodeo at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints16
Combined17–19 mpg
Typical price$2,086

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp NHTSA Campaign #03V390000 · 10/10/2003

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.

Fix: THE DIODES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #13V547000 · 31/10/2013

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,…

Fix: 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 a…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #05V466000 · 07/10/2005

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.

Fix: 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 DI…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo common problems

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,806

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 9 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo worth?

Low
$1,100
Typical price
$2,086
High
$3,300

From 7 comparable 2003 Isuzu Rodeo listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,030
Depreciation (5 yrs)$850
Total$19,880
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,086) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,243), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Isuzu Rodeo trims & engines on record

Trims
S
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl · 2.2L 4-cyl

2003 Isuzu Rodeo vehicles on record

2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58W434312319 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58DX34302425 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58W034313953 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2DM58W234307148 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58WX34307450 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58W234306308 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58D634312627 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S4S2CK58W034303505

Other Isuzu Rodeo model years

2004 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

2003 Isuzu Rodeo — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are structure, engine and engine cooling, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo get?

The 2003 Isuzu Rodeo has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (9 versions).

How much is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo worth?

Comparable 2003 Isuzu Rodeo listings run roughly $1,100–$3,300, typically around $2,086 (from 7 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.