2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport Service and Repair Manual

Production of the Rodeo Sport ended with the 2003 model year, making this the last of the two-door Isuzu SUVs that began as the Amigo. It was again offered as a soft-top convertible or hardtop, in S and S V6 trims with the 2.2L DOHC four-cylinder or the 3.2L DOHC V6. Working from 2003-specific data keeps specifications and wiring matched to this final build. This service and repair manual covers the 2003 Rodeo Sport with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.2L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door hardtop

Trims covered

• S
• S V6

Known issues on the 2003 Rodeo Sport. Two recalls are on federal record: fuel pump feed ports that can develop pinholes after exposure to silicon-contaminated fuel sold around Tyler, Texas, a fire risk (05V466000); and corrosion in salt-belt states at the forward mounting bracket for the rear suspension lower link, which can detach from the frame (13V547000). NHTSA also holds 1 owner complaint, most often citing body structure. Use the manual's procedures, torque specifications and wiring diagrams when checking or repairing these components.