We found the following complaints for ISUZU RODEO (1996)
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Takata recall inesperadamente se activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un polvo blanco y sus brazos quemados ,damos gracias a dios que tenia la cara por la ventana , de lo contrario le huviese quemado el reostro ,el vehiculo estaba parado despues de dar riversa
The contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision traveling 35 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 149,000.
Driving down interstate highway, driver made abrupt turn to avoid collision, suv ladden with x-mas baggage, began to fish tail. Driver spun wheel other direction and suv started rolling over. During the rollover there was a collision with a guardrail, during the rollover the driver side roof collapsed on top of driver, killing her by head trauma. No other autos were involved in accident. Air bags never deployed. Husband and two children survived.
Consumer was in a head-on accident, traveling at 60 mph andran into a wall, driver's/passenger's air bags diddeploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
While driving vehicle,another vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle which caused me to hit that vehicle head-on and during that time air bag did not deploy; also, replaced oxygen sensor/fuel sending unit/wiring harness processing assembly.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 15 or more mph and neither air bags deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision traveling 30 mph. Upon impact,neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.
While driving at 35-40 had a frontalimpact, anddriver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash.
Consumer's car was in an accident. Hit from both sides, andair bags did not deploy.
Consumer had a frontend accident and air bag did not deploy, causing consumer tosustain injuries to back/shoulder and neck.
Takata recall inesperadamente se activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un polvo blanco y sus brazos quemados ,damos gracias a dios que tenia la cara por la ventana , de lo contrario le huviese quemado el reostro ,el vehiculo estaba parado despues de dar riversa
While driving, on some occasion, the engine stalls, purchased new . Please describe .
While driving vehicle,another vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle which caused me to hit that vehicle head-on and during that time air bag did not deploy; also, replaced oxygen sensor/fuel sending unit/wiring harness processing assembly.
While the vehcilewas parkedit caught on fire in the transmission area dueto faulty wiring in the bell housing.please give any further details.
Vehicle caught fire under the hood, near the transmission.the manufacturer has been notified.
Water temperature gauge failed.
There have been 4 incidents. The first time the heator core went out and antifreeze poured into the passenger side floor. I had two inchs of antifreeze on the floor and if i had a passenger they would have been burned by the hot antifreeze.the second time the heater core went out the same thing happened. The 3rd time it was the radiator supposedly caused by stress from the heator core and the 4th time it was the radiator with a hole on the backside.i feel the continously breakdown has caused undue stress on the vehicle and is subject to a major engine breakdown at any time.
Engine problems; losing power making andpopping noises.consumer contacted. Dealer.
When driving at 25 mph consumer heard a knocking and ticking noise within the front end. Also,abs light and the gas light did not work during long drives. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
I am extremely disappointed with isuzu for building and then selling this obvious lemon as a vehicle to the public.how can people feel confident about spending that much money on a vehicle when it is going to fall apart in that short of time.i really think that so much going wrong in one vehicle that there is a manufacturing problem and that the company needs to do something about and the dealer should have never put it back out on the lot to be sold again.yes it was bought used but everyone of the car dealers we tried to trade it off to already new about the past history of the car, so was the consumer not informed because they just sell cars and don't care about the consumer.
Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises.consumer contacted dealer.
Odometer and cruise control do not operate also engine complete stall.
When vehicle is traveling about 35 to45 mphvehicle stops, andengine shuts down everything.
Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises, when vehicle is traveling from start to 75 mph vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything, engine check light comes on wont turn off, abs warning light comes on while vehicle is driven stays on,problems started on or about oct 2002 and have not stopped,tried to contact dealer, dealer no longer exists.help.
While driving, on some occasion, the engine stalls, purchased new . Please describe .
Engine compartment fire.
While driving vehicle,another vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle which caused me to hit that vehicle head-on and during that time air bag did not deploy; also, replaced oxygen sensor/fuel sending unit/wiring harness processing assembly.
While traveling at 65-70 mph the vehicle suddenly slowed to 15 mph and then stalled.
My egr valve on my 96 isuzu rodeo keeps going out. I have went to my local dealer and he said that in the last year he has sold over 100 egr valves for this vehicle and that they have not recalled them. I need to know why they have not recalled this do to it being an ongoing problem causing extremely bad gas use.
Consumer is driving on a smooth turnpike then all a suddden she loses certain light controls. (headlights and turn signals etc.).
My 1996 isuzu rodeo ls suffered approximately 30 drips per minute leak on top of my v6 engine, posing a potential explosion hazard. The leak was not found for over two months because the odor was only present while the truck was running.fuel was burning off the engine and possibly ignited twice when my wife noticed smoke and a strong unidentifyable odor.it was not until may 2 that i started the truck on my driveway, then popped the hood then i saw the fuel leaking onto the engine.the truck had been placed in the shop to repair oil leaks just the previous week, so the repair was thought to be complete. The fuel leak was attributed to a failed fuel pressure regulator whose housing ruptured causing the fuel leak.the part is available.rosenthal isuzu ordered a new fuel pressure regulator and replaced the defective one.
While driving vehicle,another vehicle pulled out in front of my vehicle which caused me to hit that vehicle head-on and during that time air bag did not deploy; also, replaced oxygen sensor/fuel sending unit/wiring harness processing assembly.
In cold weather, the driver's door latch malfunctions, causing the door to be stuck.cannot be opened from the outside, but can opened from the inside.dealer replaced numerous parts but problem still exists.please provide further information.
Rear doorswill not open by applying outside or inside handles. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Frequently unable to lock back doors.when lock button is pressed, door lock, then doors are unable to open inside or outside.
Odometer and cruise control do not operate also engine complete stall.
My transmission light comes on and stay on and then it don't do it for a while and i have taken it to repair a number of times and it do not do it but when it is on and you are driving it drive real good but when you stop it does not want to pull of like it is in a strain and when i put it down in low gear and pull off it drives good and i shift until i get it back in drive and it is find until you stop a gain.and there was one occasion i stop and it rear up to take off by itself and when i put it in park it still did the same thing i had to cut it off to get control of it and then he started up again and has not as yet did a gain.the light will come on while you are driving and thenthen there are long period of time it will not come on at all and drive very good.*la
Transmission light came on as well asenginecheck light. Both remained on after vehicle was started.problemswere inconsistent. Have taken to dealership at least 8 times for problems, but not resolved.
I have had to put three clutches in my 96 isuzu rodeo in only four years. Mechanics all report that original clutch design is bad.
While driving 60mph started losing power, shifted down to the entrance of exit ramp.
Vehicle rollover due to collision, seat belts unlatched during collision.(attorney for consumer).
Driver's seat failed.
While trying to install css in rear, the entire rear seat came up (loose) and apart after tugging on straps; mechanism that locks seat was not working.
Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises, when vehicle is traveling from start to 75 mph vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything, engine check light comes on wont turn off, abs warning light comes on while vehicle is driven stays on,problems started on or about oct 2002 and have not stopped,tried to contact dealer, dealer no longer exists.help.
I have the same problems that were listed in complaints by others, #'s 859650,531879,817894,801727. No safety defect listed in summary.
Abs, when driving at any speed brakes will lock up/grab and overheat. Consumer states brakes were not activated, this is just a reaction, was not familiar with 4 wheel drives.
When driving at 25 mph consumer heard a knocking and ticking noise within the front end. Also,abs light and the gas light did not work during long drives. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Brakes: abs brake light come on, when applying brakes they are soft and mushy. The last two occasions the brake pedal went completely to the floor.vehicle was hard to stop. Been to dealership twelve times, and they cannot duplicate the malfunction.
At low speed intermittent loss of abs brakes and power assist.
Brakes squeaking.nlm
Continuous problems with brake pads/rotors causing brakes to squeal.
Continuous problems with brake pads/rotors causing brakes to squeal.
These rotors rust and flake horribly and cause failure of the brakes. My service person told me upon inspection of the vehicle that it wasnot safe to drive.these rotors have failed every 2 yrs/ 20k miles.i have never replaced rotors on a vehicle, let alone that often.these rotors need to be recalled they are defective.i have been told by my service person atcochran and by another mechanic which sevices my other dar that rodeo rotors have always had trouble.why arent they on a recall list?this costs me 6-800.00 dollars at each failure!!i am grateful it didnt cost my life.there areno squeelers to warn / in 10 miles from work, my brakes statred to grind then got worse and louder and the peddle got softer and the vehicle became difficult to stop even driving slow and downshifting.dangerous/ vehicle was just inspected by dealer 3mnths/3k miles earlier in july/no brake trouble then/failure 3mnths/3k miles later.
At low speed intermittent loss of abs brakes and power assist.
Steering does not respond when making left hand turns; caused loss of steering control; driver managed to stop vehicle before causing a crash; dealer cannot reporduce problem; exact cause unkown.
Driving down interstate highway, driver made abrupt turn to avoid collision, suv ladden with x-mas baggage, began to fish tail. Driver spun wheel other direction and suv started rolling over. During the rollover there was a collision with a guardrail, during the rollover the driver side roof collapsed on top of driver, killing her by head trauma. No other autos were involved in accident. Air bags never deployed. Husband and two children survived.
Drivng the speed 65mph, steering was really loose,slightly touched the steering wheel and vehicle went out of control, causing the vehicle to flip over,some impacton the front and rear.
Completely rusted steering column failed (two pieces). Steering wheel complete mechanical disconnection from vehicle steering mechanism caused a life threatening condition.
Drivingat speed 62mph, steering control is very loose, causing loss of control, hit a concrete median, vehicle rolled.
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, i found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago. There is absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles. Many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out. There are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust. Isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people. Isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002. The same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair. That is absolutely ridiculous! there are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles. What? why? that is absolutely criminal! this recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which is pretty much all of them. Not just years 1998-2002. My frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand. This should not be happening for easily another decade. Can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt.
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, i found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having.there are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it.my rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago.there is absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles.many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out.there are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust.isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people.isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002.the same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair.that is absolutely ridiculous!there are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles.what?why?that is absolutely criminal!this recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which is pretty much all of them.not just years 1998-2002.my frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand.this should not be happening for easily another decade.can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt.
Effective part: the 2 main frames are rust out and could break at anytime.we believe one of the reasons why the frames are deteriorating is from salt during the winter. Do to the company bad framing.
Hi,i own an isuzu rodeo s v6 (year 1996) and after having some problems with the fuel pump my mechanic alerted me about an advanced rusting deterioration on the structural frame of the car. Not only the body of the car is rusted but the fuel line pipes as well. The break fluid pipe broke two years ago due to rusting but fortunately i was able to stop the car by reducing gears.the rest of the car is in great condition (mechanically, electrically, etc) and it is a shame that in vital parts of the car isuzu used cheap/non-resistant material.
Power door locks failed.
Lugs: nuts stripped the metal in male form.air gun striped the metal parts whenmechanic was removing the wheels.also,electrical door locks are not going all the way down.dealership was notified, and the response was that they were not aware of this problem.
The frame of my 1996 iszuz rodeo is rusted away.
The contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo.the contact stated that excessive rust was building up under the vehicle.the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the year of the vehicle did not comply with the recall.the contact believed that the manufacturer should extend the recall to later model vehicles as the failure was concurrent with the failure.150,000.updated 9/16/11 the consumer also stated the gas tank leaked due to the rusting of the vehicle. The gas tank supports rusted out and the frame was crumbling from the rust.the mechanic informed the consumer the vehicle was beyond repair. Updated 11/02/11
Frame is rotted on 1996 isuzu rodeocompletely rusted through , only 98,000 miles.
The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy.all other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great.
While driving at any speed the steering wheel shakes and shudders. The condition is more obvious when turns are made. The dealer is aware of the problem. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.
The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy.all other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great.
Vehicle rollover due to collision, seat belts unlatched during collision.(attorney for consumer).
When driving at 25 mph consumer heard a knocking and ticking noise within the front end. Also,abs light and the gas light did not work during long drives. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While driving on a two lane highway, vehicle was forced to make a fast turninto opposite lane, lost control and rolledover, resulting in injuries.
The contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo.the contact stated that excessive rust was building up under the vehicle.the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the year of the vehicle did not comply with the recall.the contact believed that the manufacturer should extend the recall to later model vehicles as the failure was concurrent with the failure.150,000.updated 9/16/11 the consumer also stated the gas tank leaked due to the rusting of the vehicle. The gas tank supports rusted out and the frame was crumbling from the rust.the mechanic informed the consumer the vehicle was beyond repair. Updated 11/02/11
The contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The frame was corroded and covered with rust. After a routine maintenance check the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was corroded and covered with rust. The dealer was contacted and informed him that there was a recall but his year, make and modelvehicle was not included. The manufacturer confirmed that his year, make and model vehicle was not included in the recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 189,000.
I was traveling southbound on interstate 75 in kentucky in a mountainous area.i was driving in the left hand lane and i heard an explosion and lost control of my vehicle.my vehicle crossed the right hand lane, reversed directions, and side swiped the rock wall between the interstate lanes. (tiresize: p245-70r16)( dot number: tire size: p245-70r16 )
Dealership service department has failed to fix the problem. Check engine light has continued to come on and stays on the life of the vehicle since i have had it.
Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises, when vehicle is traveling from start to 75 mph vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything, engine check light comes on wont turn off, abs warning light comes on while vehicle is driven stays on,problems started on or about oct 2002 and have not stopped,tried to contact dealer, dealer no longer exists.help.
Transmission light came on as well asenginecheck light. Both remained on after vehicle was started.problemswere inconsistent. Have taken to dealership at least 8 times for problems, but not resolved.
The floor mat buckledunder the accelerator pedal which caused the vehicle to accelerate, hitting a lamp pole. The vehicle was repaired.
From a cmplete stop while accelerating vehicle has had sudden acceleration andlost control.
Cruise control does not disengage when the clutch is activated as stated in the manual, it revs up the engine.
I pressed on the gas pedal and the throttle cable didn't return to idle when i let off the pedal. The brakes would not stop the vehicle nor would pressing on gas pedal. Turning off the ignition is the only way to stop acceleration.i drove out of control through two peoples yards before coming to this conclusion.
Odometer and cruise control do not operate also engine complete stall.
Dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway the rpms revved as high as the gauge would allow.the vehicle accelerated and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. Was finally able to get the vehicle to slow down by depressing the brake pedal very hard. The contact drove the vehicle home, checked the engine ,and discovered the rubber boot in the throttle body was melted. The boot was removed by the contact and this remedied the problem. Updated 3/9/2006-
While trying to use rear defroster the rear window burst for no reason at all, occupants were up front at the time.
There have been 4 incidents. The first time the heator core went out and antifreeze poured into the passenger side floor. I had two inchs of antifreeze on the floor and if i had a passenger they would have been burned by the hot antifreeze.the second time the heater core went out the same thing happened. The 3rd time it was the radiator supposedly caused by stress from the heator core and the 4th time it was the radiator with a hole on the backside.i feel the continously breakdown has caused undue stress on the vehicle and is subject to a major engine breakdown at any time.
Dealer states that this is not a known (or acknowledged!) problem. No safety defect listed.
I have the same problems that were listed in complaints by others, #'s 859650,531879,817894,801727. No safety defect listed in summary.
All 4 power window mechanisms have failed, front & rear driver & passenger windows.. Plastic used in track assembly breaks under use.
First when trying to pull up the window it makes a grinding/crunching sound.also,when going over a bump window will just fall down, plastic that is connected to the cable, keeps wearing out.
Front windshield cracked twice.
When removing the lug nuts with an impact gun the studs break even when the lugs are torqued to the proper specs.
While having tires rotated,the lugs: nuts broke. Hubs also had to be replaced. Manufacturer and dealer deny this is a problem with other isuzu rodeos, and say the warranty will not pay for the repairs. Therefore they're trying to sock me with the $650 dollar bill. As i can tell byyour reports this is a common problem with this type of vehicle, and this should be listed as a defect and the warranty should pay.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When remove the tire to replace, the wheel stud broke off.this is number 4 in less than 1 year
Lug nuts snap off everytime tires are removed for rotation.this is not the mechanics fault.it is a defect and isuzu should be paying for the replacements.i'm getting soaked everytime i take my car in for rotation of my tires, which should be free because i purchased the tires at the establishment.instead, i am getting charged $80-$100 everytime because the lug nuts break off and have to be replaced!based on what i see on this website, this is a known problem and isuzu should be footing the bill for this.dt
16 studs broken when removing tires; had to replace hub; dealer is avoiding the issue.
Lugs: nuts stripped the metal in male form.air gun striped the metal parts whenmechanic was removing the wheels.also,electrical door locks are not going all the way down.dealership was notified, and the response was that they were not aware of this problem.
Swelled lub nuts.
Lug nuts stripped on the wheel.
16 studs broken when removing tires; had to replace hub; dealer is avoiding the issue.
For the 2nd time the lugs & studs on the isuzu rodeo have either broken/cracked or stripped when a tire roation is being preformed. Both times service representative manuelly tried to remove the lugs . And afterwards tried to tighten the lugs. As a result i have had to replace the entire rear axle - since the studs are built from the inner side outward. Now with several lugs stripped again, i fear i will have to replace the axle again.
The vehicle tire stud is too weakto come off and it desolved.the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
Lug nuts and wheel studs failed. Yh
Studs are weak and have broken, looosened over entire vehicle's life.
The lugs: nuts have strippedand broke in half because the metal has not been tempered. Dealer has been notified.
Failed tire studs and lug mounts.
The wheel studs on all four wheels break or strip while changing the tires. The studs fail even when being removed by hand.
Tire lugs:nuts continue to loosen and strip.
Lug nuts and wheel studs failed. Yh
Wheel lug nuts and studs continually break when rotating tires.
Stud and lugs are made of soft metal, that wears and sieze up when trying to remove them.replacement are made with the same metal at a cost of 8 per lug and lobor.heat is causing this problem along with friction.
Failure of the tire studs and lug mounts.
Iflugs: nuts are taken off by an air gun, it breaks the studs. This has happened on two other occasions in august 1997 and september 1997.manufacturer has been notifed about the problem. Manufacturer blames the mechanic for this problem.
Took vehicle in for a routine check, and mechanic noticed two front wheel lugs: nuts were stripped, mechanic had to break the nuts to get them off. Consumer felt this could be a safety issue because 3 out of 5 oflug: nuts were stripped, could just spend nuts around, and wheel was not secure.
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