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2001 Isuzu VehicrossRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints for the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross. Most complaints involve visibility (20) and fuel/propulsion system (1). The EPA rates it 15 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
15mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
23
Top: visibility
Fuel cost / yr
$4,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

23 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2001 – Oct 2012
  1. Visibility20
  2. Fuel/propulsion system1
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Exterior lighting1
  5. Electronic stability control (esc)1
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  7. Seat belts1
  8. Wheels1
  9. Equipment1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Vehicross model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199926
200018
200123
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Visibility

20 reports
“RIGHT POWER WINDOW STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, WINDOW GLASS GOING DOWN AND UP MISALIGNED. EMISSIONS OF STRONG FUEL ODOR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THIS IS A ROUGHLY 33K MILE VEHICLE, AND CAREFULLY MAINTAINED. THE "ISUZU RODEO SPORT SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEMS" CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THIS SAME PROBLEM AS THEY SHARE THE SAME/MOST MECHANICAL FEATURES AND FACTORY EQUIPMENTS. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2012Visibility, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 10478820

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report

Electrical system

1 report
“IN RAPID SUCCESSION I NOTICED THE FAILURE OF MY TURN SIGNALS, MY CRUISE CONTROL, MY POWER WINDOWS AND MY ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND IS ROUGH). IN RESEARCHING THIS ON THE VEHICROSS. INFO FORUMS WEBSITE, I READ WHERE OTHER OWNERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AND TRACED THEM TO ELECTRICAL WIRING FRAYED WHEN IT PASSED THROUGH COMPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 1, 2012Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 10446181
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Vehicross 4WD
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
131715$4,300592
  • Vehicross 4WD
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    13 city · 17 hwy · $4,300/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2001 Vehicross questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.

What are the most common 2001 Isuzu Vehicross problems?

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are visibility (20), fuel/propulsion system (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Isuzu Vehicross at 15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026