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2001 Isuzu Rodeo

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.2L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder
Combined Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder
Displacement2.2 L to 3.2 L
Cylinders4 to 6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

11 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

  • 10V436000: SUSPENSION:REAR

    ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2002 ISUZU RODEO AND MODEL YEAR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES, AND HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,…

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported September 22, 2010. View on NHTSA

  • 02V213000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE…

    Reported August 9, 2002. View on NHTSA

  • 01V055000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

    Reported February 22, 2001. View on NHTSA

  • 00V298000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

    Reported October 5, 2000. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo have?

Varies by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2001 Isuzu Rodeo?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.