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2001 Isuzu Rodeo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Rodeo.

Body SUV

The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is a mid-size SUV that, according to owner-reported data, accumulated 442 total complaints—placing it between the model’s highest-complaint year (1999, with 579) and its lowest (2008, with just 1) across the 1991–2008 generation. Its most frequently cited problem area was “Structure,” and the vehicle was subject to three recalls, situating this model year in the middle of the Rodeo’s reliability spectrum, where structural issues rather than drivetrain or electrical faults dominate the owner experience.

Model year2003 2002 2001 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 8944567412. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-75SR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	8944567412 alt 8192102840
Engine air filter	2908429010
Fuel filter	8251211130
Spark plug	8971702680 alt 8971259690
Front wiper blades	8972402562
Serpentine belt	2906629000 alt 8920634030
Thermostat	8973628940 alt 8971231620

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	177.6 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	4125 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 in the differential, GM Part No. 12377967 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	GM Part No. 12377967
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Transfer Case Fluid	5W-30
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	1 Pint

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	6 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	40 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	123 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	123 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	42 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	49.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	113.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	22.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	73.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	TOD: 29.0, Shift on the fly: 58 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	TOD: 29.0, Shift on the fly: NS ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.8-1.8 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	9,000-12,000 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.4 approx. ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	16, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Type	AIPDN Part No. 2-90188-301-0, or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	27F Canada
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	625 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	198 °F
Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	166-183 °F
Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13-17 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 11 inch.6 DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs / 33 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	76 ft-lbs / 115 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 11 inch.6 DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs / 33 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	76 ft-lbs / 115 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

37 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	18 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	47

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 14 ft. lbs., step 3: 14

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

36 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

36 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Bushing (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data places the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo inside a volatile arc that peaked at 579 complaints in 1999. After a temporary decline to 290 complaints in 2000, the 2001 model rebounded to 442 complaints alongside 3 recalls and 3 investigations, nearly matching the generation's worst years before volumes collapsed to 101 in 2002. Relative to its immediate neighbors, 2001 registers as a second high-water mark rather than an improving late-model year, posting the second-highest complaint count in the entire record. That year's federal profile is dominated by 171 Structure complaints, 67 Suspension complaints, and 49 combined Suspension/Structure entries, though the data does not specify root causes, alongside 21 crash and 3 fire complaints. Because 2001 sustains recall and investigation activity comparable to the 1999-2000 spike while carrying far higher complaint volume than 2002-2004, it signals continued exposure rather than a resolved design. Buyers should treat 2001 as a risky choice within this generation and pursue a 2002 or newer example for a safer used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

442

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’03 ’04 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 442 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure171

Suspension67

Suspension,Structure49

Engine & Engine Cooling15

Service Brakes, Hydraulic15

Power Train10

Electrical System9

Tires9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V055000Air Bags:FrontalReported 22/02/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.

00V298000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 05/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FUEL RETURN HOSES, INCORRECT RUBBER MATERIAL FOR THE OUTER LAYER WAS USED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE. IF IT IS INCORRECT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
IB13-R-001G	2023-05-08	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the…
WB13-X-001B	2022-08-30	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
WB13-X-001A	2022-08-02	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
IB09-X-002B	2022-07-20	Equipment	The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers…
IB09-X-004C	2022-07-20	Engine And Engine Cooling	The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 24F battery Engine oil filter 8944567412 Engine air filter 2908429010 Fuel filter 8251211130 Spark plug 8971702680

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 Rodeo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.