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On 11/24 i was involved in an accident. I hit someone who lost control of their vehicle and pulled out in front of my car suddenly and without giving me much response time before i hit her car. My isuzu rodeo had extensive engine and body damage and my concern is that the air bags never deployed. I was going at a high rate of speed, being that i was on the highway traveling on the hov lane. Thankfully the injuries have only been soreness and nothing too serious since we were wearing our seatbelts.
Passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash.this rattle is very bothersome and can not allow anyone to ride in the front passenger seat because it might go off.we have been to the dealership twice for repair of this but it keeps coming loose.the dealership has given us several conflicting explainations as to why it keeps coming loose.they have altered the repair documentation saying no work was needed but they tell us the dash was removed and the assemebly reattached and secured.we have asked to speak with a manufacturers rep but they say we will have to what until he is in town.we have been waiting for over a month and a half for an appointment with him.meanwhile we can't allow anyone to ride in the front passenger seat.
My air bag light will not go off...had codes checked and cleared but the light come back on....brakes has been replaced...but breaking distance is extended
While travelingat any speed hearda loud rattling noise was coming from underdashboard. Consumer states the rattling sounds like the whole dash is coming loose or the air bag has come disconnected.
Air bag failure. Also due to design horn has been defective.
While driving at 60 mph, steering wheel locked, and abs brakes did not work at all. Frontal impact into railing, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the vehicle. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Was traveling 45mph when another vehicle ranstop sign. And hit consumer's vehicle onfront side. Upon impact,air bags failed to deploy. Seat restrained rodeo driver. Received slight injuries.
Vehicle was apparently in a frontal impact due to serious damages to bumper/hood and windshieldthatcrushed i.driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy.manufacturer contacted.please provide further information.
Vehicle experienced a frontal collisionat 45-50 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.
While driving at 40 mph,consumer hit another vehicle on the front driver's side, and driver's side/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle. It''s has many problems from start.while driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surges forward. Car shimmy's with no available fix.vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases.the abs light illuminated and stayed on.the brake pedal never seems to go to the floor, it just gets sponging and you feel the abs pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down, causing extended stopping distance.fuel sending unit is operating erratically.gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel.after filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive a few miles it will drop and read empty.passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash. This rattle is very bothersome. Paid a lot of money for the dealership to fix problem, but the rattle was back soon after. The bolts came loose on passenger's side front door.wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off.glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and hard to open.
Consumer attempted to step on brakes as he was approaching a stop sign and vehicle did not stop. Rearended vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Was slowing down for a stop sign. Heard grinding noises. Brake pedal went to floor, rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. Been to dealer 5 times or more for brake problem. Has squealing in rotors.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.while driving 30 mph, the contact struck the front of another vehicle.none of the air bags deployed.the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 107,326.
Airbags failed to deploy in a 35mph head-on collision with a car and then a wall.
Vehicle was stolen from driveway.vehicle was recovered the next day, but was invovled in an accident inwhich both air bags did not deploy. Also, front windshield was broken. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
The vehicle was being operated at 65 mph under cruise control for a continuous period of three hours in broad daylight. A rainstorm was encountered and the vehicle's exterior lights and windshield wipers were engaged. After approximately three minutes of such operation, the engine and all electrical components suddenly ceased. The same situation occurred the following day (july 10, 1999). A similar complete shutdown occurred in december, 1998 and the vehicle was taken into the dealership for inspection. The vehicle was also inspected by the dealer on july 13, 1999. In each of these inspections, the dealer advised that the source of the problem could not be determined. The initial incident in december, 1998 occurred while driving at night during a severe snowstorm at 35 mph and resulted in being forced onto the shoulder of the road without any lights/power. The latest two incidents occurred in daylight but at high speed on an interstate highway. One of the two recent incidents was a very near miss as a 16 wheel tractor trailer was following about 200 feet behind when all power was unexpectedly lost.
While driving about 60 mph on the highway, smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle.
Dt: the contact stated h vehicle burned to the ground after it stalled. The fire originated from under the hood. The contact had no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.he tookthe vehicletodealer for an oil change less than twelve hours prior to the fire. A police report was taken. The fire department did respond. The police report indicated the fire was of an electrical nature. Updated 02/24/06.
Do not buy one!have had thevehicle 2 years and has been in shop 10 times for various reasons: electrical, strange noises from everywhere, check engine check light for no reason, valve noise(s) at 15k miles, recalls, etc.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the electronic door locks intermittently locked the contact out of the vehicle. The front driver's side and rear driver's side doors failed to unlock electronically or manually. The contact mentioned that the key was used in order to unlock the front passengar's and rear passengar's side doors manually. The contact entered the vehicle from the front passengers side ocassionally. In addition, the contact had noticed that the rear end of the frame had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
The abs light illuminated. The dealer stated the rear sensor and harness needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle and while driving the fumes entered the vehicle.the fuel gauge was inoperable and she was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer were not notified.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a hole in the top of the fuel tank and the fuel gauge was faulty.no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileages were 168,000.the vin was unavailable.
Starting the vehicle became difficult because of anti theft.turning the key to start the car would not elicit any reaction at all.the car is designed so that when the car ignition is turned this grounds the anti-theft and the electrical signal then can pass to the starter. To fix the problem we grounded the anti-theft permanently to the body from the engine mounted fuse box.
I have continually replaced major parts on my vehicle since owning it.from the electrical system, transmission, fuel pump, etc.
Dt*: the contact stated, the key would not come out of the ignition after the ignition was turned off and had been lodged there for 5 days.the contact notified the service dealer who determined the problem was with the cable coming from the transmission to the ignition. The manufacturer was notified.
Fuel gauge began reading erroneous. Replaced fuel sending unit located inside fuel tank but still only reads 1/8 of a tank when full. I believe the vehicle must be reprogrammed by the dealer for this particular model year. I have to go by the miles driven to estimate next fuel stop.
Going 55mph when the fog lights flicked on & thenwent off. Stopped vehicle to check. Vehicle failed to start after sitting awhile. Was informed by mechanic that alternator caused a drain on battery & needed repairs.
Alternator failed twice.yh
Air bag failure. Also due to design horn has been defective.
Horn will just start blowing non-stop.once car warms up, it will stop. Consumerdoes not have to be in the vehiclefor the horn to start blowing. Took vehicle todealer. Dealer indicated it was a manufacturer's defect, but since vehicle was out of warranty owner would have to pay for repairs.it was the airbag that was causing the horn to go off. *ml
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. When attempting to use the horn the sound, the volume was very low and other vehicles were unable to hear it. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was at 258.
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Vehicle hard to start. Sometimes need to hold the key in start position for more than 10 seconds. Happens at least once every week at random times. Have the dealer check it out several times, and couldn't find anything wrong.
Vehicle originally failed summer of 2000 with ~42000 miles.while driving, engine would stall for a few seconds and re-fire.vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that until the vehicle failed and would not start again, they could not diagnose the problem.as time went on, the failures became more frequent and more severe.the vehicle will stall and will not start for 5-20 mins.sometimes the vehicle will not start in the morning when it is cold.this problem has been reported the last 6 times the vechicle was taken in for other service and the dealer has been unable to fix the problem.during hot weather, the vehicle stalls at least once per day.same symptoms as 98v170000 recall.dealer claims recall was performed or vehicle was n/a.dealer just kept the vehicle for 11 days, was able to reproduce the problem 1 time.contacted isuzu and cleaned all ground wire contacts.this did not fix the problem.i have been in many dangersous situations with the vechicle stalled on high-speed freeways with no shoulder to pull onto, and in traffic where i have nearly been rear ended multiple times.
Vehicle has many problems from start, car shimmy's with no available fix, rear brakes make noise, bumper paint is very cheap, steering wheel makes rubbing noise when turned, rear cup-holder doesn't stay shut.takes too long to start vehicle.
Rough idle & check engine light, stalling. Large crack dealer says sees many of these.
Engine intermittantly shuts down when coming to a stop. Ie. Happens on highway when slowing down to go thru a toll or in stop and go traffic.takes several attempts to restart vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer several times problem still exist. This i feel is a definite safety issue if i get caught stopped on the road and get rear ended.
Vehicle was parked and unoccupied in front of owner's home - in first gear with parking break engaged and wheels turned toward the road.there was a clicking noise under the hood and, although parking break was applied, vehicle's wheels were rotating, as if the vehicle was "driving itself".vehicle proceeded to hit another vehicle parked 6+ feet in front of it.when it hit the other vehicle it pushed and held the vehicle's frame about 3 inches forward.the engine started smoking and continued clicking.fire and police were called.when fire and police arrived, firemen removed battery cables to vehicle and pushed vehicle back to the side of the road and the vehicle's body (vehicle that had been hit) swung back over it's frame.this very dangerous occurrence was witnessed by the woman whose vehicle had been hit.also, abs system on the isuzu never worked and the four-wheel drive most times didn't engage or disengage as it should have.0n 7/9/2003 the dealer stated the anti theft module failed which caused the vehicle to start up.
Engine light continually coming on, replaced pcm, however continues to flash. Mjs
The pcm unit on the 1998 isuzu rodeo was recalled in 1998.despite numerous attempts to replace or repair the problem, isuzu is unable to adequately resolve this issue.
Intermittently consumer was unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. Also,doors unlocked from the inside.the power locks did not work the way they were designed to work.
Vehicle registration was incorrect which caused the recall notice 98 v 170 000 to go to an incorrect address.the defect occurred, andmanufacturer wasrefusing to honor the recall based on the campaign ending.
Front wiring harness failed.nlm
Vehicle experiencing same problem as mentioned in recall98-v-170-000. But this vehicle not included in recall due to vin.
Going 55mph when the fog lights flicked on & thenwent off. Stopped vehicle to check. Vehicle failed to start after sitting awhile. Was informed by mechanic that alternator caused a drain on battery & needed repairs.
Harness clip missing from under dash.
The consumer received a recall notice on march 2003 but the part was sill not available for repair.please identify the part.*nlm
Dt: the contact stated h vehicle burned to the ground after it stalled. The fire originated from under the hood. The contact had no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.he tookthe vehicletodealer for an oil change less than twelve hours prior to the fire. A police report was taken. The fire department did respond. The police report indicated the fire was of an electrical nature. Updated 02/24/06.
Engine seizure, spun bearings due to no oil.further investigation found that isuzu suggests changing oil at 7500 mile intervals, but also considers 1qt oil usage per 1000 miles is "acceptable" usage for the 3.2l v6 205hp engine.truck holds 6 quarts of oil, and i had oil changed by reputable oil change places every 5000 miles.reports of 1qt oil usage per 800 miles fairly common on internet auto bulletin boards.do the math.
Whenconsumer was driving vehicle shook and rattledalso,engine light came on and off. Temperature gauge would register hot, and cold back in forth. Dealership stated thatwarranty ran out, anddealership had acknowledgement ofproblem with recall.the head gasket and timing chain failed.the consumer had asked the manufacturer to do the repair on warranty.
While driving 50 mphengine was producing a loud knocking noise. Dealer stated that the bearing rodfailed which caused excessive oil burning, and the engine needed to be replaced.
The vehicle does not start, the check engine light and abs light comes on intermittently.after replacing the battery, the consumer was informed that the wiring harness cable is defective.recallfound by the consumer and the manufacture states the repair has been made.
The first incident i reported for the water pump failure, i kept hearing a rattle and air escaping so i took it to the dealership and they said the water pump had failed and leaked onto the timing belt causing it to have to be replaced.the next incident with the timing belt in june, 2000 i was driving home from work and had stopped at a stop light and the rodeo just stopped running and would not start up again.the dealership said it was the timing belt and they had just replaced it 23,000 miles ago.it was covered under my extended warranty and they had to basically rebuild the engine and replaced many items.the dealership was unable to determine the cause of the timing belt breaking.the third incident with the timing belt happened this moring on my way to work i was going approximately 65 mph and the car stopped running and i pulled to the sideof the road and called for a tow truck.isuzu says it is the timing belt again and it is not covered by the extended warranty because of the mileage and i will probably end up paying out of my ouw pocket to have the repair completed this time.
Car loses coolant and overheats. Engine has been pressure-checked and dye-checked. There appear to be no leaks. After further repairs to no avail, it is concluded that coolant is escaping via the exhaust, and the heads need to be replaced. Vehicle has only 88,000 miles, which i am told is very low to have such a major problem.
The vehicle burned oil fast.
Engine blew after less than 60k miles in 1998 isuzu rodeo. Repairman tells me it is a known issue with the engines burning 2 quarts of oil every 1500 miles.
1998 isuzu rodeo used 5 liters of oil in 4000 kms and seized up with out warning on 30 dec 05. The oil light and engine light did not come on isuzu dealers said it won't come on until vehicle is out of oil. So why put sensors on the truck. Only 92000 kms on the rodeo talked to saturn, isuzu in fredricton and gm customer service was told to bad so sad check you oil more but if we do a recall on excessive oil consumption keep your bill and we may refund you. The truck did not smoke or leak oil. The oil was check 14 nov 05. It always used 1 litre every 5000 kms. I was told by dealer it would not get any worse. Guess they were wrong it is going to cost me $3700 to fix. Thanks isuzu and gm.
Whenever vehicle slows down for a stop, it would stall out for no reason. After stalling out & waiting a while, vehicle can be restarted. Hadtaken vehicle to dealer for repairs, butcause not found.right rear brake leaking oil.*mjs
The vehicle was leaking anti-freeze. Service center (non-dealer) reports after analysis that anti-freeze is leaking from spark plugs as a result of a cracked engine head. Parts for repair on back order, perhaps indicating a wide-spread problem.
Engine idle was resolved by dealer. Problem valve cover leak. Shifter on natl backorder.
Whenconsumer was driving vehicle shook and rattledalso,engine light came on and off. Temperature gauge would register hot, and cold back in forth. Dealership stated thatwarranty ran out, anddealership had acknowledgement ofproblem with recall.the head gasket and timing chain failed.the consumer had asked the manufacturer to do the repair on warranty.
We have experienced several problems with this vehicle, the major problems have included the muffler system being replaced, front crank and rear main seals leaking and being replaced, transmission being toally replaced at 57k and now our timing belt has snapped causing $4,000 in damage to the motor.owner's manual states that timing belt does not need to be checked until 75k the vehicle only has 67k.we lost the transmission and the motor on i-20 in louisiana going at a rate of 70mph, both times being left stranded on the interstate early in the am.both incidents have put my family in danger and i honestly believe that if either had occurred later in the day it would have resulted in an accident.
My suv ran just fine , then all of a sudden it just stop running, it was taken to the dealer ship the following monday wherein it was checked out and they told me that all the 16 valves were bent, the timing belt still intact , the pistons were still good, but had to look @the head to see they was more damage. They let me know that they was a defect from the factory, now i need a new engine $6620 for parts and labor. I did some research on last week and to my knowlegde there was a recall on last year wherein a part needed replacing or clippedfor if it is not replaced , resultswould be engine failure. While driving along ,the engine would shut down and not start back up, not even jump start. Now the point of the matter is i was not notified of the recall plus i purchaed the vehicle in may 1999 the dealer failed to correct the problem before i bought it, plus failed to notify me of the recall , to bring the rodeo in for repairs. Over 55000 rodeos were recalled. I want justice. Ican't afford to pay out $6620 for a defect caused from the factory. Please help me!!!55.
Prior to recall 01i002, timing belt broke causing vehicle to stall, vehicle would not restart, as a result of the damaged caused consumer had to have the engine rebuilt, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all services completed, time missed from work, transportation, and emotional stress.*et
Every time i took my rodeo for an oil change, i was told there was no oil showing on the stick (even though it was usually changed every 3,000 miles).two weeks ago the engine started making noise and i took it to the dealership and was told i needed a new engine!!($9,000) i think these motors are defective.the manager at my dealership called the factory (to see if they might assume some responsibility-i provided all of my oil change receipts) only to be told that theinformation i received after each oil change should have been enough to send me to a repair facility??!!they didn't feel that they should be held accountable.
The first incident i reported for the water pump failure, i kept hearing a rattle and air escaping so i took it to the dealership and they said the water pump had failed and leaked onto the timing belt causing it to have to be replaced.the next incident with the timing belt in june, 2000 i was driving home from work and had stopped at a stop light and the rodeo just stopped running and would not start up again.the dealership said it was the timing belt and they had just replaced it 23,000 miles ago.it was covered under my extended warranty and they had to basically rebuild the engine and replaced many items.the dealership was unable to determine the cause of the timing belt breaking.the third incident with the timing belt happened this moring on my way to work i was going approximately 65 mph and the car stopped running and i pulled to the sideof the road and called for a tow truck.isuzu says it is the timing belt again and it is not covered by the extended warranty because of the mileage and i will probably end up paying out of my ouw pocket to have the repair completed this time.
When the brakes were appliedvehicle continued to roll.driver had to hit the side of the curb to stop.mechanic replaced the anti lock brake sensor. Also, in june of 2003engine was replaced because the timing belt came off and destroyed the engine.
Invoices list parts replaced as: purge control solenoid valve, solenoid valve, purge canister, convertor purge solenoid, purge canister.reported to isuzu and dealer.neither think failure 5 times is a problem.want us to just 'wait and see if it happens again'.quote from isuzu when trying to resolve problem: "the area/zone manager doesn't need to be involved right now.let's just see if it happens again.as long as the dealer is fixing it under warranty, it's not a problem".
When driving consumer heard a noise coming from the engine compartment.engine check light never came on the dash whenvehicle cut completly off. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer statedengine needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
The engine of the vehicle has stalled several times in normal driving environments including highway and city street.these incidents that have happened while i am applying brake to slowdown the vehicle due to traffic conditions or changing course to another predetermine direction.occasionally, when i apply brake to slow down the vehicle due to traffic conditions, the tachometer indicates engine rotates abnormally.the engine's speed surges.at times when engine idles at extremely low rpm, it stalls.
2 times vehicle left me & my 6 year old twins stranded on dark dangerous hwys.on 2nd engine- and now possibly 2nd transmission? 1-28-99 incident scary- smoke and burning smell. All of sudden-no warning. Suv rolled to stop on pavement, unable to shift into any gear. Had to allow grade of road to roll me backwards in n off the pavement and into dirt shoulder to safety. Suv out of service to date-23 days. Dealer does not know what is wrong-can't indicate problem. No one hurt, yet.
While driving at 55 mph highway speed vehicle started jerking until it stopped by itself, and consumerwas unable to accelerate.
Piston rod failure.the first incident occurred in or about january, 2003.the engine on my 1998 isuzu rodeo began making a loud clanking noise and the "check oil" light came on.i added a quart and the noise subsided.i had the oil changed the next day.a few months later, the noise returned and i added two quarts of oil.the noise did not subside and i took the vehicle in for its regularly scheduled oil change the next day.the oil change mechanic told me that there were only two quarts of oil in the engine.i took the vehicle to another local mechanic to repair the problem and he told me the no. 1 piston rod had failed.when he called his parts distributor for a quote on a new or rebuilt engine, the distributor said, "'98 rodeo engine?let me guess, it's the no.1 rod" and stated that this was a very common problem.i had the car towed to the isuzu dealer where i had purchased the car and had almost all regular maintenance and repairs performed.the dealer was unable to get the isuzu district manager to offer any "good faith" assistance.the car has approximately 64,000 miles on it.i have generally changed the oil every 3,000 miles, although isuzu recommends changing it every 5,000 miles.i have full service records and almost all maintenance (except for some oil changes) was done at the dealer. *nlm
When evervehicle comes to a stopengine will die.consumer has contacted dealer, and they were not able to duplicate the problem.consumer wasafraid of being rear ended.
The vehicle was being operated at 65 mph under cruise control for a continuous period of three hours in broad daylight. A rainstorm was encountered and the vehicle's exterior lights and windshield wipers were engaged. After approximately three minutes of such operation, the engine and all electrical components suddenly ceased. The same situation occurred the following day (july 10, 1999). A similar complete shutdown occurred in december, 1998 and the vehicle was taken into the dealership for inspection. The vehicle was also inspected by the dealer on july 13, 1999. In each of these inspections, the dealer advised that the source of the problem could not be determined. The initial incident in december, 1998 occurred while driving at night during a severe snowstorm at 35 mph and resulted in being forced onto the shoulder of the road without any lights/power. The latest two incidents occurred in daylight but at high speed on an interstate highway. One of the two recent incidents was a very near miss as a 16 wheel tractor trailer was following about 200 feet behind when all power was unexpectedly lost.
After driving for over 200 miles vehicle began to stall out on exit ramps. Isuzu has been contacted. The vehicle stalled many times when shifting to lower gearto bring it to a stop after highway driving.dealer is unable to find the cause.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle, feel extremely endangered in driving vehicle
Consumer states that the vehicle had an oil issue, the dealer stated that an oil change was needed, however consumer had just had an oil change 3 days prior to this.
When stopped at a light or stop sign truck idled and it felt like it would die. Check engine light came on. Took to dealer first time they could not duplicate problem. The next week was on tollway stop and go traffic again it felt like the truck would die and again the check engine light came on. Took to dealer again. Thet ran the car for 2 hours straight and drove car for 8 miles. Could not duplicate problem. The truck only had 10875 miles . Since that time has not happened again .when i stop the truck at lights sometimes it seems like the engine rmps go up and down and truck wants to die but the engine light has not gone on.regardingthe brakes one time when i first bought the car was driving 30 miles and hour to a stoplight. It felt like the brakes had no grip immediately. Took foot of brake and reapplyed and the truck stopped. Has not happened again. At the time i thought maybe this truck has a different feel than a car would have. This is my first suv. I have recently heard on the news about brake problems on this particular model. I drive children around in this car and have become very cautious at intersections. I feel there is a problem with this truck that can cause serious injury.i'm very concerned about my family's safety and about the people i could potentially hit if the brakes went out. I called the dealer to ask about information regarding this problem and was rudely told they had absolutely no idea what i was talking about. Any information about either of these problems would be greatly appreciated. Also i read there was a recall involving paint on the bumper being a problem. Have heard nothing from the dealer regarding this. I am very dissapointed with this vechicle. I am 42 years of age and have never had a vechicle i was afraid to drive.
The recall replacement part for the timing belt recall 01i002000 hasn't been available for over a month, and the dealership doesn't know when the part will be available.
Consumer received nhtsarecall 01i002000 regardingtiming belt failure. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule anappointment.dealer informed the consumer that the parts were not available.it has been over sixty days anddealer does not have the parts available.
Abs light came on, driving 35 mph could not stop suddenly and slid into another car causing $2700 worth of damage to my car and insurance had lapsed had to pay out of pocket.fuel gauge always shows less than really is even when full.catalictic converter is always rattling.dt
Engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealerfor inspection, andmechanic placed the vehicle on the diagnostic machine code401 came on, indicating that egr valve insufficientlyflowed to the engine.mechanic replaced the engine.then, consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
We have experienced several problems with this vehicle, the major problems have included the muffler system being replaced, front crank and rear main seals leaking and being replaced, transmission being toally replaced at 57k and now our timing belt has snapped causing $4,000 in damage to the motor.owner's manual states that timing belt does not need to be checked until 75k the vehicle only has 67k.we lost the transmission and the motor on i-20 in louisiana going at a rate of 70mph, both times being left stranded on the interstate early in the am.both incidents have put my family in danger and i honestly believe that if either had occurred later in the day it would have resulted in an accident.
Exhaust pipe and muffler replaced due to noise.
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Air conditioning compressor failed. *et
Air conditioner failed.yh
Six disc cd changer inoperative.
Isuzu trailer harness kit (wiring). Srs coil assembly (steering column)--made grinding noise when turning. Antenna--bent.
E roof rack broke off while driving with three surfboards attached. Considerable damage to car and all three surfboards were destroyed. Incident happend on interstate 5 sunday june 24th around 12:30 pm in the afternoon.
Fuel gauge and rear brake light failure.
Head lights failed.
Fuel sending unit intermittent after fill-up, during daily driving. Gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel. After filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive daily it will read empty w/low fuel warning on or it will stay at 1/2 tank then next day drop to empty. *nlm
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle and while driving the fumes entered the vehicle.the fuel gauge was inoperable and she was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer were not notified.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a hole in the top of the fuel tank and the fuel gauge was faulty.no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileages were 168,000.the vin was unavailable.
Tl-the driver owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic he was informed the fuel tank and undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted.the vehicle was not repaired.he also stated the fuel gauge stopped functioning.he repaired that failure himself.the failure and current mileages were 77,000.the vin was unavailable.sm.
I have some very important issues pertaining to my 1998 isuzu rodeo.i read several blogs on a forum from other rodeo owners that have had some of the same problems that i have with mine.the biggest one is the abs system and the other is the fuel sending unit and gas gauge.these are two of the most reported problems but not the only ones.it seems that isuzu should be doing something to correct these and other problems associated with this vehicle.the abs has been addressed in some but not in others.although the gas gauge does not pose any real safety issues it is one that poses minor safety issue because of the possibility of running out of gas because of not knowing the correct amount of fuel in the car.
Consumer was driving approximately 40-45mph when she began to smell gasoline. The front wheel of driver side started to feel like it was turning to the right. Vehicle began skidding. Driver applied brakes, but brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer lost control of wheel and crashed into the gaurdrail, vehicle was towed.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 40 mph when the rear of the vehicle suddenly began to abruptly sway to the right. The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder and called a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the brackets from the frame were fractured and also caused a hole in the fuel tank. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and was advised by the dealer that the rear suspension could be repaired under the recall but not the hole in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed to the contact that the recall repair would not cover the damage of the fuel tank. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Fuel gauge began reading erroneous. Replaced fuel sending unit located inside fuel tank but still only reads 1/8 of a tank when full. I believe the vehicle must be reprogrammed by the dealer for this particular model year. I have to go by the miles driven to estimate next fuel stop.
Braking discontinues and pedal goes soft when a bump is hit at any speed, has happened numerous times, check engine light on due to faulty fuel sensor
(1) fuel gauge failed. I note that other owners of this car of similar year have the same problem.(2) stalled in middle of freeway which almost caused crash with cars traveling in adjoining lanes at 65 mph.(3) replaced fuel pump at $500+ with no resolution of problem. The fuel guage still does not work, and car stalled again on freeway.
Fuel pump failed.
I have continually replaced major parts on my vehicle since owning it.from the electrical system, transmission, fuel pump, etc.
Consumer was told there was water in the gas so dealer replaced filter and cleaned gas tank.
Gas gauge failed. Yh
Abs light came on, driving 35 mph could not stop suddenly and slid into another car causing $2700 worth of damage to my car and insurance had lapsed had to pay out of pocket.fuel gauge always shows less than really is even when full.catalictic converter is always rattling.dt
Gas gauge failed, replacement was done on two occasions, problem still exist.
My 1998 isuzu rodeo has been having a problem with a very high idle somewhere between 1800 and 2300 rpm more often than not this can cause the brakes to wear down faster and ofcourse it consumes way too much gas i know that i can own another car but it is not right that i can't even find the right source for this dilemma the official isuzu wed site does not even have a referral or any attachment to make any kind of complains or at least a way out of this problem. I've change many components but still not problem resolve. If you google this issue you will realized that it's been a problem that hasn't been addressed by any meanseveryone's guessing but my biggest fear is that i suspect that there has been many close calls of near proportions to having accidents of serious consequences. Could you please address this issue pronto before anybody gets killed. I'm somewhat of an expert on cars i drive many different types but i've to be honest with you: i'm kind of afraid to drive my own car. I commute at least 50 miles per day. I have no choice in the meantime i need help. My resources are not that abundant as a matter of fact this car is a fine car but the parts are very expensive nonetheless i try to keep up with it as far as maintenance is concern and then some but i feel that in the hands of an average joe believe me they wouldn't be able to afford the repairs let alone the up keep. This is why i try to more than the average person to have my car running fine and care free. Please help. Sign distress driver from nyc.
Fuel guage reading incorrect.
Fuel gauge and rear brake light failure.
Gas gauge failed.
The fuel sending unit has become eratice since the vehicle was purchased used three years ago.at times it is impossible to know how much fuel remains in the tank.even after filling the tank the guage may read empty and the low fuel lamp will flash.i've read that this is a common major repair on this vehicle.
Fuel sending unit defective. Apparently a manufacturing problem after reading other posts. I have evacuated 3 times due to recent hurricanes in florida and have fought huge gas lines only to discover i still had 3/4 of a tank left even though it reads completely empty. I now have to rely on doing the math to determine if i need gas. This needs to be addressed now!!
Fuel tank sending unit failed.
My gas gauge started acting funny, i called my mechanic and told him and he informed me of technical service on the fuel gauge sender. We called bob dance isuzu in sanford, florida and talked to him about the situation. He says that he hasseveral isuzu rodeos coming in with this problem. I can't afford to replace something that is due to manufactures default. Someone needs to step in and make them fix the problem. I just talked to my friend who owns the same vehicle except a 2000 and she already had to replace this part. Do something about this situation!!!
Fuel gauge in 1998 isuzu rodeo.this is clearly malfunctioning/defective and, from reviewing a wide variety of internet newsgroups pervades all isuzu owners from this model year. The manufacture wants to place the blame on sulphur in the fuel.if this was the case, why does this condition not occur in many vehicle models.i believe this warrants a recall and i'm surprised a recall has not been issued.if you have any information about a forthcoming recall or what can be done to resolve this circumstance, it would be greatly appreciated. The dealer will only address this issue if the vehicle is under warranty.i've had the vehicle serviced multiple times but the dealer has never taken the initiative to repair/replace the part.this is unacceptable. *la
Fuel gauge is inaccurate. Filled rodeo twice and gauge shows empty and light comes on in cluster. Have not resolved problem yet.
(1) fuel gauge failed. I note that other owners of this car of similar year have the same problem.(2) stalled in middle of freeway which almost caused crash with cars traveling in adjoining lanes at 65 mph.(3) replaced fuel pump at $500+ with no resolution of problem. The fuel guage still does not work, and car stalled again on freeway.
Fuel gauge sending unit failed.
Fuel sensor failed.
Sudden uncontrolled acceleration at stop or moving slow in town. Extreme danger !!and has happened several times.
Fuel tank mounts rusted and failed.rear suspension.stabilizer.brackets rusted and failed rear axle shift due rusted mounts and rear frame rust.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the electronic door locks intermittently locked the contact out of the vehicle. The front driver's side and rear driver's side doors failed to unlock electronically or manually. The contact mentioned that the key was used in order to unlock the front passengar's and rear passengar's side doors manually. The contact entered the vehicle from the front passengers side ocassionally. In addition, the contact had noticed that the rear end of the frame had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
1998 isuzu rodeo experienced brake failure. *mr the brakes were intermittent.the brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up.a few days later the abs light had come on.the problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced.the molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted.the consumer requested a buy back and or trade in. *scc
Glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and unable to open.back passenger door also sticks and will not open.*la
Intermittently consumer was unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. Also,doors unlocked from the inside.the power locks did not work the way they were designed to work.
Door lock linkage broken.
Door lock rod came loose, door will not open from outside. Mjs
While parked and emergency parking brake applied (not parked in a incline or steep hill), the vehicle rolled forward which caused a minor collision.dealer said the emergency parking brake was not adjusted properly.please provide further information.
Transmission failed.
Transmission slipping and makesclunking noise whenever consumer shiftsinto drive. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still unresolved.
Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving.dealer could not find anything, however problem persist.abs light comes on intermittently.dealer could not find a problem.
Transmissionis in winter mode. Transmission can be in standard mode and vehicle will not accelerate, incident occurs intermittently. Dealer contacted several times, and cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When driving at approximately50-55 mph the fifth gear will popinto neutral intermittently which could result in anaccident. Dealer cannot determine defect.
Vehicle has a low and high shifter when traveling. Vehicle will slow down without prior warning.
We have experienced several problems with this vehicle, the major problems have included the muffler system being replaced, front crank and rear main seals leaking and being replaced, transmission being toally replaced at 57k and now our timing belt has snapped causing $4,000 in damage to the motor.owner's manual states that timing belt does not need to be checked until 75k the vehicle only has 67k.we lost the transmission and the motor on i-20 in louisiana going at a rate of 70mph, both times being left stranded on the interstate early in the am.both incidents have put my family in danger and i honestly believe that if either had occurred later in the day it would have resulted in an accident.
The two rear tires were warped and threads were coming apart, and 2 rear rims were bent which may have caused a loss of vehicle control.every time the vehicle started or stopped, it would jerk forward. Also, won't go out of park position, and brakes were grinding.please provide further information and vin#.
The transmission begin to skate and only stay in use the reverse and the winter drive form. The car was checked and the oillevel are in good standing. Later after two days all drive forms stay in blank. I put the car in drive 1 andthe car no response in any drive form.
Applied brakes very hard, vehicle did not stop, resulting in a crash, also the transmission sometimes jerksand makes a distrubing noise when changing during acceleration, car also jers when put in reverse.
I have continually replaced major parts on my vehicle since owning it.from the electrical system, transmission, fuel pump, etc.
Transmission failure.cracked output shaft from transmission.replaced with a new 2 piece transmission shaft.however, even though isuzu knows about this, hence the recommendation of the new 2 piece shaft, i had to pay for all repairs myself, over 2000 dollars
I emailed isuzu regarding problem - got form letter saying to contact dealer.dealer has been no help, and that's why i went to isuzu in the first place.hard copy letter being sent to isuzu, dealership, and nhtsa today.4-wd repeatedly fails to engage at any speed. Dealership claims they can not reproduce, though i have driven it into the garage twice this winter with it failing. They did tell me that they had trouble above "parking lot speeds"but "meets manufacturer specifications" since they could get it to engage eventually.when i push the button, at any speed, the light just flashes.this happens almost always first thing in the morning, and about 50% of the time otherwise.(the car is kept in a garage overnight so it isn't a temperature thing).they did mention that it has been a problem for other owners.i believe it is a safety issue since i bought this vehicle to be safe driving in snow, and without the 4wd, it's a rear-wheel drive vehicle and a menace on less-than-perfect roads.the dealership also told me that after i reach 60,000 miles, that there will be no coverage under warranty, even though this has been documented for over a year.
Rear axel leak.
Received recall notice 00v058000 in mail& contacted the dealership. Was informed that no parts were available for the rear axle. The parts were on national back order.
Left rear axle lateral link bolt fell off causing the vehicle to wander while driving.*et
No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
When traveling and upon making a gradual stop, consumer noticed complete brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced three brake sensors. Currently, the brake problem still exists, there is an intermittent noise coming from the front wheel hub, and door closure is a problem.owner is seeking repurchase of vehicle.*ml
The 1998 isuzu rodeo was purchased infebruary 1998 and began to have problems june 22, 1998. The problem was the driveshaft and a worn/loose internal yoke. The symptoms were/and still are the drive shaft slamming foreward and backward at every stopping of the vehicle or forward motion from a stopped position. Many times at sudden stops the vehicle has violently jerked forward and someday may cause an accident. We ahve ahs the vehicle serviced for this problem at falore lincoln mercury isuzu in san jose, california (twice), dismissed as "no problem at all" at chapman isuzu in tempe, arizona and serviced twice at pitre isuzu in scottsdale, arizona (the first time they admitted there was a problem and the second time they made adjustments and said there was no problem and that what i was experiencing was just a "normal" characteristic of the 1998 rodeos. In 1999 i filed a complaint with the better business bureau - they said i had too many miles on the vehicle (36,000) to have isuzu buy it back or have an isuzu dealer replace. No one associated with isuzu wants to admit to this problem yet they continue to fix it again and again. Today is january 31, 2000 and i need to make another appointment at pitre isuzu in scottsdale, arizona to have this same problem corrected again. Hope you can help.
Transmission would not shift/slipping
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle will jerk and switch from 1st gear to 2nd gear causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*mr
2 times vehicle left me & my 6 year old twins stranded on dark dangerous hwys.on 2nd engine- and now possibly 2nd transmission? 1-28-99 incident scary- smoke and burning smell. All of sudden-no warning. Suv rolled to stop on pavement, unable to shift into any gear. Had to allow grade of road to roll me backwards in n off the pavement and into dirt shoulder to safety. Suv out of service to date-23 days. Dealer does not know what is wrong-can't indicate problem. No one hurt, yet.
My seat belt , (it is the shoulder, lap belt all in one,) the lap belt part lays across my stomach region not below my waist, snug at the hips which is standard safety wear.i had contacted my dealer as well as their main devision branch in california to resolve this matter and after numerous telephone calls, e-mails back and forth with the california division, and trips to the local dealer and it still has not been resolved.i was stalled by the dealer while they were waiting for a triplicate form to come in to order what they told me at the time would resolve my problem.a seat belt extension.when the form finally arrived i went down to the dealer once again, to be measured for this extension and at that time was informed that an extension was not the answer to fix the seat belt fit.the service manager told me that extensions were used for extremely overweight people, (which is not my problem) and that all the extension would accomplish for me is making the lap belt longer and even more ill fitting.the service manager frank then proceeded to tell me that even though he can see that my belt doesn't fit me (and volunteered to me that he doesn't bother to wear one) that there was nothing he could do for me.i wasn't satified with his answer and continued pursuing the issue further until he finally suggested having the sales rep steve get in touch with me.the sales rep never did call me and then frank the service manager contacted my husband telling him that they (the local dealer) could not be of assistance in resolving this matter and that we should once again contact isuzu direct in california.to date the matter is still unresolved and as i await for a returned telephone call from the california customer relations office.i am submitting my complaint to you for some needed help in resolving this matter.i am currently 5 1/2 months pregnant and not only is my safety in question but also that of my unborn child.sincerely, mrs. Patricia k. Yurasits
All 3 seat belts inrearcome loose when turning a corner.whenpushing male intofemale it will not stay buckled. Consumer has yet contacted dealer.
Passenger's side rear seat belt is inoperative. It will not retract back, unable to secure a css or passenger.
After owning the truck for five months problems occurred.buckle in the rear seatbelt failed, ripping the buckle off while in use with a child seat. Other rear buckle started to show the same failure.
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My air bag light will not go off...had codes checked and cleared but the light come back on....brakes has been replaced...but breaking distance is extended
Brake appear to fail when front wheels hit a bump.
Anti lock brake system.
I called isuzu concerning recall number 02i002000 concerning the abs on the 1998 isuzu rodeo.i was informed that isuzu cannot send letters concerning recall because the government would not allow it yet. I called nhtsa and was given a number(1-800-959-3993)this number had been changed to 1-800-726-2700.i was told by this isuzu department that i needed to call customer relationsat 1-800-255-6727, which is where i started!!!
Brakes failed to engage after pulling away from a stoplight at about 10-15 mph. The cars ahead stopped but my rodeo would not even with me literally standing on the brakes. They were non-responsive although the abs grinding took place. I recently had the vehicle in for the algorithm change, but noticed no difference. I initially called isuzu owner relations on 7/8/02 about the msn carpoint recall alert under nhtsa campaign number 021002000, noptification date 6/02/02, affecting 161,927 vehicles. Isuzu owner relations personell vehemently denied there was any cause for alarm or action from isuzu. Dealership and isuzu personnel denied any problem with brakes despite calls to isuzu owner relations and visits to the dealership. This is the 3rd accident (several other near accidents) with this same type of problem occurring resulting in an accident...this time the insurance company totaled the rodeo. I had become so skeptical of this vehicle that i refused to use it on boy scout or family outings. Over the years, i have owned 10 vehicles, managed sales accounts in 11 states requiring me to drive appx 25 rental vehicles per year and yet had a spotless driving record ...from 1966 to 1998, before purchasing the rodeo...go figure. Will isuzu now admit that there is a problem with the rodeo? please investigate.
Truck's brakes seem to fail when travling at slow speed and applying brakes the pedal will lock up and make a reving sound and vehicle will not stop . Contacted isuzu motor after the second instant and the recall was preformed on brakes but was told there is no problem . I do not fell safe driving this vehicle.
Abs light has come on.due to the number of complaints and the open investigation (ea99-008) on the database i want to register this occurance.so far the brakes are working without abs.since warranty is over i will be taking it to an independant repair shop.
1998 isuzu rodeo does not stop properly ,especially on slick pavement. Vehicle has exhibited this condition very sporadically since new.
Brakes failed to engage after pulling away from a stoplight at about 10-15 mph. The cars ahead stopped but my rodeo would not even with me literally standing on the brakes. They were non-responsive although the abs grinding took place. I recently had the vehicle in for the algorithm change, but noticed no difference. I initially called isuzu owner relations on 7/8/02 about the msn carpoint recall alert under nhtsa campaign number 021002000, noptification date 6/02/02, affecting 161,927 vehicles. Isuzu owner relations personell vehemently denied there was any cause for alarm or action from isuzu. Dealership and isuzu personnel denied any problem with brakes despite calls to isuzu owner relations and visits to the dealership. This is the 3rd accident (several other near accidents) with this same type of problem occurring resulting in an accident...this time the insurance company totaled the rodeo. I had become so skeptical of this vehicle that i refused to use it on boy scout or family outings. Over the years, i have owned 10 vehicles, managed sales accounts in 11 states requiring me to drive appx 25 rental vehicles per year and yet had a spotless driving record ...from 1966 to 1998, before purchasing the rodeo...go figure. Will isuzu now admit that there is a problem with the rodeo? please investigate.
Vehicle brake rotor completely worn.
2nd time studs and lug nuts defective. Replacement required both times tired were rotated. Dealer ackowledged problem and poor quality. Said it was ongoing issue. Was advised by dealer to contact isuzu.
While driving under wet conditions at highway speed, the consumer loss control of the vehicle, when the brake pedal was applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, which resulted in an accident.
When consumer attempted to apply the brakes, there was no response, which resulted in the emergency brake being applied, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.ts
When the brakes were applied the pedal would go to the floor which caused the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. *nlm
The brakes made a cracking noise, and the vehicle continued to roll, when the brakes were applied, the consumer had to use emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
Brake failure.
While braking the pedal was hard and caused extended stopping distances. The dealer is aware of the problem but has not been resolved.please provide any additional information.
I bought a 1998 2wd isuzu rodeo from a private party six months ago. Since i bought it, i have been experiencing a loss of braking capability in some circumstance (every day, mainly when the engine is cold) that resulted in extended stopping distances and continuous illumination of the abs warning lamp.my garage mechanic told me this issue is due to the abs coil integrated module that needs to be replaced and that there is a recall on it for 1998-1999 isuzu rodeo vehicles (campaign no. 02i-002, campaign bulletin sb03-09-s001d, nhtsa campaign id number: 02i002000). I called two isuzu dealers but they told me there are no open recalls for my vehicle vin#. I don't understand why my 1998 isuzu rodeo is not included in this recall.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.while driving 15 mph, the abs indicator illuminated periodically.the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when driving over sand or gravel roads.the failure has occurred on four occasions.an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure.the contact was advised that her vin was included in a recall; however, the manufacturer stated that the closest dealer was in connecticut.the contact lives in new york.a local isuzu dealer stated that they only repaired trucks and could not assist with the recall repair. The vin was confirmed as a part nhtsa campaign id number: 02i002000. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Turning into parking lot, brakes did not stop vehicle - did not lock, did not skid, did not stop, resulting in the vehicle going into the building.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop.
While driving at 45 mph the consumers daughter (who was driving the vehicle alone) was changing lanes moving from the right tothe left.soon after crossing the divider lines she noticed brake lights ahead.the consumer's daughter depressed the brakes and heard a grinding, popping sound and the brake pedal sank to the floor of the vehicle.a few moments passed, then the brakes functioned properly, but not in time.the consumer's daughter collided with the rear end of the vehicle in front.the air bags deployed causing slight injuries to the arms and stomach of the consumer's daughter.the daughter also slightly injured her right leg in the collision.police did arrive on the scene, but no one was cited.the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the incident. *nlm
While driving 50 mph the brakes failed, causing, the vehicle to collide into a parkbench. As a result, engine exploded. No fire reported. Dealer stated the cause of the explosion was due to lack of oil in the vehicle.
I have some very important issues pertaining to my 1998 isuzu rodeo.i read several blogs on a forum from other rodeo owners that have had some of the same problems that i have with mine.the biggest one is the abs system and the other is the fuel sending unit and gas gauge.these are two of the most reported problems but not the only ones.it seems that isuzu should be doing something to correct these and other problems associated with this vehicle.the abs has been addressed in some but not in others.although the gas gauge does not pose any real safety issues it is one that poses minor safety issue because of the possibility of running out of gas because of not knowing the correct amount of fuel in the car.
Consumer states when brake pedal is pressedpedal is hard, resulting inextendedstopping distance.
A recall was issued for the brakes, however the problem never was repaired.
The abs light illuminated and stayed on .the brakes squeaked while driving.the dealer repaired the braakes but the light remained illuminated.*nlm
When the abs warning light comes onand brakes are appiled there is a loud noise. The brake pads are not worn.
While driving 25 mph consumer avoided hitting a flock of ducks. Upon applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle took longer to stop.vehicle collided with a stop sign, andexperienced$5,500 damage.
While applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Vehicle lunged forward suddenly & hit another vehicle.took vehicle to dealer & was informed that abs system was the cause, and dealer could not repair the problem. The consumer claims defective abs was the cause of the accident that occured.
No parts were available. Regarding recall#02i002000 abs.
Abs failure.
Abs brake failure.
Afterabs recall 02i002000repairs were performed the brakepedal wentto the floor when depressed, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership indicated that the recall partfailed.
Ea99008, abs braking system;when braking during normal braking, on regular road condtions , at slow speed, the truck doesn't stop and travels as though it is on ice.the dealer was not able to find out what caused the problem with the brakes.owner has not experienced any problem after the remote starter was disengaged. Please provide further details.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes on regular road surfaces, under normal braking, if hitting a bump or irregulaties in the road, the pedal travels to the floor and there is no braking ability whatsoever. This condition has almost caused a crash. The dealer is not able to correct the prolbem.
Whenbraking and uponencountering a bump brakes released, then locked up when vehicle toucheed the ground again. This caused vehicle to slide into intersections on several occasions, once resulting in an accident.
Rear brakes have been serviced 7 times, replacement of shoes each time. Abs light will not go out, brakes have failed twice at very low speed during stopping.
Low speed on rough/slick surface, abs slips, pedal to floor and makes ca-ca-ca sound.
1998 iszuzu rodeo.
When depessing the brake pedal, the vehicledid not stop. This happened without warning. Driver was able to put truck in neutral, then inpark while turning into a parking lot. There was no inclement weather when this happened.the problem has been reported to the manufacturer.
Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving.dealer could not find anything, however problem persist.abs light comes on intermittently.dealer could not find a problem.
The consumer will provide informationon the abs and problem with a local dealer.*nlm
Abs system is engaging after vehicle has stopped which causes vehicle to lurch forward.over $1500 total brake repair so far on this vehicle and it still won't stop properly.
Abs brakes skipped, brakes never really engaged...vehicle never slowed down.
While going less than 5 miles per hour i had to apply my brakes suddenly.the brakes locked up and the car would not stop causing a crash into another vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage allowing the car to roll forward.*mr there were several incidents where on slow stops, the anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage and allowed the vehicle to roll forward.the problem was intermittent.the master cylinder was replaced, however, the problem recurred.refer to recall#02i002000.the consumer was told that there was no existing recall. *scc
Brakes malfunctioned at low speed, strong vibration from brakes, but it could not completely stop. Ran into another car ,created car damage and body injury.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle, feel extremely endangered in driving vehicle
While driving at 5 mph andupon applyingbrake pedalbrakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance.consumer has contacteddealer, whodetermined thatwire harness connected toabs brakes shorted out the speed sensor.dealer has replaced the wire harness at 20000 miles. Please provide any further details.
Abs failed twice.
While preparing to stop for a traffic lightat about 30 mph,light turned red andconsumer pressed onbrakes. But,vehicle did not stop.pedal was pressed to all the way to the floor and the vehicle kept going.as consumer repressed the brake pedalvehicle eventually stopped.the defect did not give consumer control of vehicle which could have been involvedin an accident.vehicle never gave a warning signal.
The brakes seem to go out when applied over bumpy roadways.the problem seems to happen at many different speeds and this has happened numerous times.this has occurred with my wife driving as well as when i am driving.we have had the car checked at two separate brake "specialist" shops, and at a honda dealer when we had the 100,000 mile tune-up and they said the brakes were fine.we have not had an accident yet, but the fact that so many other people have the same problem worries me and makes me think my wife should not be driving this vehicle.
While drivingconsumer started to apply brakes, and hit a small pothole. Brakes made a grinding noise, pedal went straight to the floor and vehicle didn't respond.hitcar in front.contacted dealer, said nothing waswrong with brakes.this happened again 27 jan 00.anytime while driving on an uneven surface the brakes works intermittently.just had the tires replaced.
I depressed the break petal and it would not go in. I had no breakes at all. I used the hand break and pulled to the side of the road. I tried again to activat the breaks but the petal would not go in. I turned off the key and immediantly the break petal went in and i had breaks.i started the car up again and knowing the dangerous problem i kept my distance from other vehicles and worked my way home. The same thing happened to me two more times. Each time the same thing happened. I lost brakes completely and had to turn off the key befor i could depress the brakes again.i am very concerned. This could have resulted in a serious accident and others may be at risk if the probem also exists with there rodeo.
At least six times in the past year my braking system has failed to work properly.at speeds of 30 miles per hour and less i've had to brake suddenly.the brakes will grab for a second, release quicky, then grab again.after the third time this happened, i ask the dealer to check the brakes.they found no problems. This problem has not gone away.the last time this occurred was on july 4, 1999.the symptons the brakes are experiencing are similiar to those i have read about with the gm cars.
While driving at 60 mph, steering wheel locked, and abs brakes did not work at all. Frontal impact into railing, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the vehicle. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Dt:the contactreceived a manufacturer's recall021-002concerningabs brakes.when she contacted the dealer, they said they did not have the part.later, she scheduled an appointment and had to cancel it. When she called to reschedulethe appointment they told her they had the part.before the appointment they had to reorder the part.before the repair could be made she was involved in an accident because of abs. Failure. The contactwas backing out of her driveway whenthe vehiclecrashed into a fence.the contactsustaineda, fracture d disc, and the root of her front tooth broke.there are medical records for the injuries.the vehicle was towed.the manufacturer said they would send someone to inspect the vehicle and did not do it.
The brakes have failed many/many times.i have had the vehicle in the dealership over 10 times.they have brought in an isuzu design engineer and a zone manager.they couldn't find anything, and said that they "officially give up".they told me they do not believe that there are problems with the brakes, and that they don't know why i'm having the problems as others are not.they think it is just my lack of understanding about how abs systems work - despite the fact that i have driven vehicles with abs for many years.the zone manager was quite patronizing. The dealership has tried to be helpful, but i believe that they have been limited due to lack of information from isuzu.please contact me asap as this is a serious safety hazard.i would like to know what the status of the investigation is.thank you.karen.
Brakes failed pulling into parking space, jumped curb, brakes locked, vehicle struck building; brakes failed at high speed on highway service road, swerved vehicle onto curb to avoid collision; brakes release when driving over bumps in road at all speeds (e.g., railroad tracks, potholes, speed bumps); recreated this problem with isuzu service manager in the vehicle; brakes have constant metal to metal sound; vehicle lurches when air conditioner compressor starts - brake pedal falls; isuzu has stated many times that brakes meet specs; rear drums have been replaced; brake pedal has been recalibrated; problems persist; consumer safety has been grossly compromised without resolving the issue.
Consumer was traveling abour 35mph onmain street andwas approaching stop light, went to apply his brakes, and there was no response. Abs brake system light came on dash panel.consumerslammed on brakes, andvehicle continued to roll.then, he aplliedemergency brake to bringvehicle to a complete stop.consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Dealership had the vehicle three days.mechanic could notfind the cause.
When the brakes are applied it has a relatively long stopping distance compared to other vehicles. Fortunately isuzu launched a recall campaign to address the problem and theabs module was replaced but the problem is persists.i wrote to the manufacturer informing them of the problem but i have heard from them since then.
Brakes failed attempting to stop at sign while traveling over bumps in road/pedal went to floor/vehicle seemed to accelerate when brakes went to floor rather than slow down.
When the brakes are applied on wet or icy pavements rear wheels spin, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.prior to this incident the vehicle was involved in a collision due to thevehicle experiencing extended stopping distance.
Abs coil integrated module replacement.*mr while driving on the freeway at 35 mph the consumer noticed an accident ahead, when she tried to stop, the brakescompletely locked up which caused her to rear end the person ahead of her. A few months later the consumer received information about a recall being issued for the brakes on the isuzu rodeo' s, the consumer hopes that isuzu can give financial assistance due to the defect.(recall #02i0020000)
While traveling over any bump or sticky surfacesand depressing thebrake pedal, vehicle goes into exceeding speed while brakes are being applied and it takes longer than expected to come to a complete stop.the vehicle surge when brakes are applied.the dealer could not duplicate the problem, but the consumer is concerned about safety of driving this vehicle.
At any speed if i were to apply the brakes with normal pedal pressure while one or both front wheels is traveling over an imperfection in the road or small hole the brakes seem to fail to the point that the vehicle seems to have no brakes. The vehicle feels like it just loses the effect of the brakes. The pedal feel is that it seems to move a little close to the floor and the feeling of the abs pulsating is felt during the instance but the vehicle isnt proceeding to slow down until the wheel(s) stop bouncing or revbounding from the imperfection in the road then the vehicle tends to slow down. In one instance i let up on the brake pedal and re-applied it firmer and the front wheels locked up. The pedal never seems to go to the floor as in a loss of pressure it just gets sponging and you feel the abs pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down. I am just thankfull that this hasnt led to my family and i getting into an accident. Thank you for your timescott.
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My brakes have failed on two occasions.i took the vehicle to the dealer, where i purchased it.before inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic assigned to the vehicle suggested it was operating as expected or designed and attributed the incidents to "wheel hop."work on the vehicle was not completed on the 2nd, and the vehicle has not been returned to me at this time.the first incident occurred shortly after i purchased the vehicle.i was at stop sign in a mall parking lot, at the top of a short, steep incline.after i pulled away from the stop sign, i pushed in the clutch, applied light braking pressure as the vehicle begin rolling down the incline, preparing to make a sharp right hand turn at the bottom of the hill.as the vehicle approached the crest of the incline, the right front tire hit a pothole at slow speed. The brake pedal dropped significantly, the brakes felt like they released without vibration or pulsing, and the vehicle rolled approximately one and one-half car lengths before stopping at the bottom of the incline.the second incident happened several weeks ago, after i had been in stop and go traffic for approximately forty minutes, with the headlights, air-conditioning and stereo on.i was creeping along in first or second gear, down an incline overpass, i pushed in the clutch, applied light braking pressure. As the cars stacked up to get off the ramp.my rodeo rolled over an expansion joint, at slow speed, the brake pedal dropped significantly, the brakes felt like they released without vibration or pulsing and the vehicle rolled freely about 3 to 5 ft before coming to a stop.
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Dt:thecontact was driving on the freeway and had blow out. She applied the brakes which were under manufacturer's recal 02i-002.there where no brakes. This resulted in a crash. The contact sustained injuries.
While applying brakes at 20mph, heard a growling sound from under hood in front of driver's position. Brake pedal went down and felt like vehicle would not stop. Reported to dealer. Dealer says brakes o.k. Owner says brakes feel spongy and feel like they will not stop vehicle if needed in an emergency.
Consumer stated that she received arecall note on abs brake failure inoctober 2003,and each time she calledthe isuzu dealer they tell her they still did not have the parts. Dealer promisedthat they will call her back once parts arrived,butthey never did so. Consumerdid not remember name, address ortelephone number of this particular dealer. Consumer indicated that shedid nothave any brake problem, but did want the recall taken care off.
Vehicle was parked and unoccupied in front of owner's home - in first gear with parking break engaged and wheels turned toward the road.there was a clicking noise under the hood and, although parking break was applied, vehicle's wheels were rotating, as if the vehicle was "driving itself".vehicle proceeded to hit another vehicle parked 6+ feet in front of it.when it hit the other vehicle it pushed and held the vehicle's frame about 3 inches forward.the engine started smoking and continued clicking.fire and police were called.when fire and police arrived, firemen removed battery cables to vehicle and pushed vehicle back to the side of the road and the vehicle's body (vehicle that had been hit) swung back over it's frame.this very dangerous occurrence was witnessed by the woman whose vehicle had been hit.also, abs system on the isuzu never worked and the four-wheel drive most times didn't engage or disengage as it should have.0n 7/9/2003 the dealer stated the anti theft module failed which caused the vehicle to start up.
Abs system prevents stopping vehicle after hitting any bump when applying brakes at about 40 mph.dealer says that everything is working properly.problem still exists. *ml
While pulling inside of the parking lot applied brakes andran into the vehicle from behind.brake pedal did not hold, and went all the way down to the floor.
Consumer receivedrecal 02i002000concerningabs brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, who indicated that the parts would not be available until february 2004.
Brakes failed on wet pavement with front wheels skipping.
Under certain conditions the abs failed to stop the vehicle.. After 5 years a recall was issued, and the vehicle was repaired.
I had all preventive maintenance and a lot of work done on brakes in the past few weeks at the dealership.suddenly, a week and a half after the last repair, this problem comes from nowhere.of course, it's an additional repair with additional costs.something is not right.this care has been maintained and very well taken care of for the past 3 years.
Recall 02i002000 concerningabs brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in october 2003for recall repairs.dealer indicated toconsumer that the parts were not available.consumer recently contacted the dealer again, and dealerstated the parts were on national back order.
While driving tried to stop,but vehicle didn't stop until a few feet away from whereconsumer had applied the brakes.
My elderly father was driving the 1998 isuzu rodeo on i-78 west bound when the breaks failed. My father said it was as if the abs came on and preventedthe brakes from working. The brake faliur resulted in a collision with the the car infront twice. At the time no injuries were reported however my father has experienced pain in his shoulders. After investigating how the brakes could fail on the internet i came to learn that this particular model of isuzu rodeo had been recalled due to abs brake faliur. This was the way i came to learn of the recall. To this date isuzu has never contacted me regarding this recall.i have made mulitple attempts to contact clode at isuzu customer relations his phone number is 1800 255 6727 ext 7417. We have exchanged phone messages but have not bee able to speak. I wish clode would make an effort to reach me.we made an appointment withbuhler isuzu at vall homes njto have the problem resolved. We took the car to this dealer today however they are unable to repair it due to lack of proper equipment on their part. I am filing this comlaint after making multiple good faith attempts to resolve this problem. I am hearby making it known that i will no longer be responisble for any consequences after this automobile leaves buhler isuzu with or with out the said repairs. The court date for this accident is on sept 22 05.
Brake failure occurred while driving at 10 mph. *mr the consumer applied the brakes with regular soft pedal braking when the vehicle slid forward beyond the normal braking point.the consumer had to brake three vehicle lengths ahead.the abs light was intermittent.the abs light came on when the consumer had to brake on any bumpy or uneven street, flat surface, or downgrade.the consumer slid into the bumper of another vehicle that stopped unexpectedly. *scc
While driving on a semi-bumpy paved road i attempted to make a quick stop from about 20mph.as i attempted to stop the abs brakes appeared to engage (had abs on my previous car) then totally failed and i rolled out into the intersection.went about 10-15 feet without any braking power.if cars would have been passing through intersection or had been in front of me - would have caused an accident.
Abs brake system failed twice.
Brakes squeal anytime they are applied. Gas pedal broke off. Gas pedal is a piece of flimsy plastic that snaps on and is very dangerous. Car vibrates at all speeds since purchase. The higher the speed the worse the vibration.
If i am decelerating and the front tires hit a bump or dip in the roadway, i lose the brake pedal.i have been told that this is an abs activation, however, i find it hard to believe this is normal abs operation.when i rear ended the vehicle, i was decelerating and rolled over a depressed manhole in the roadway causing the braking failure.i can reproduce the failure anytime.i have had isuzu dealers test drive the vehicle, and they tell me this is normal abs activation.i have driver four-wheel anti-lock break vehicle's and have never experienced this before.it has caused me to roll through red lights on numerous occasions due to rolling over road way defects while breaking.if abs is suppose to shorten my breaking distance in lieu of a skid condition, i'd rather go into a skid. At least then i will have some control over my breaking.please help... I seriously doubt this is normal for abs.***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****770768
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Brakes are an ongoing problem. Brakes intermittentlywork onany type surface.they release at anytime for a split second.car just keeps on moving for a split second. Seems to happen on bumpy or wet roads.dealer replaced some wiring harness on brakes in rear of the vehicle that they said was too short.brakes are working so far.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02i002000 repairs concerning abs failure. Dealer kept the vehicle all day and did not do the recall repairs because the parts were unavailable.also,the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for doing a diagnostic test which found a problem with the rear brakes.
When stopping at a light brake pedal would give out andhit the floor. Tookvehicle to dealer, and they replacedabs module.currently, brakes get hard at a stop. Took vehicle back to dealer, and they replaced master cylinder.please provide any further information.
Going over railroad tracks and vehicle in front stopped. Consumer went to apply brakes and brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Antilock brake systems activates on dry pavement during normal braking, unable to safely stop vehicle.dealer reports abs module replaced in june 1998 but problem has continued.also, abs warning system light stays on intermitently.
Abs, driver applied brake, hit a bump in the road and the brakes seem to disappear.the pedal made a trrrriccckk and clicking sound.driver released the brake pedal and reapplied brakes to stop.
Pulling into parking lot at approximately 10 mph, brake failure occurred ,felt pedal go to floor, two jerking motions, causing consumer to hit a pole, resulting in complete loss of brakes .
While driving at 50 mph, driver applied the brakesand they failed.vehicle took longer to stop, and collided with the guard rail. After the accident consumer called the dealerto verifyifthere was any recall onvehicle.dealer denied it . 10 months after the accident,consumer received a recall nhtsa letter 02i002000concerningabs brake failure.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fails to stop the vehicle.please provide details.
Consumer received nhtsa recall: 02i002000 concerning abs brakes. After having thecomputer replaced for the abs, and while driving 25 mph abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
Rear abs brakes operate erratically. Would causeextended stopping distance when applied. The brake pedal would jump quickly.brakes would make clunking noises after stopping. The pavement would be dry. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic the abs actuator had to be replaced.
It was raining. Went to stop at the intersection of scott blvd and n. Decatur going at approx 10 miles an hour. The brakes would not work. I released and tried again and there was nothing. Hit the truck in front of me. The module for the abs was replaced in april 2003.
While driving over any bumps braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability, and resulting in a crash. Also,in wet conditions vehicle wandered which caused a loss of vehicle control.dealer could notdetermine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
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Upon braking on rough surface abs brakes fail to operate.
Brakes failed when trying to stop on a freeway, ran into another car.*nlm
Abs problem previously corrected by dealer when vehical new, but now abs light comes on constantly and car is out of warranty.i think isusu should take care of abs problem.have seen and heard of lots of complaints about abs, so there is obviously an abs defect.
Abs fails when hitting a bump and applying brakes.loss of brakes until you reapply the brakes.
Whenbrakes were applied in a panic stop, the pedal went to the floor , causing the car to skid, resulting in a extended stopping distance.dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle.
Abs light is flashing constantly, and there is a delay in stopping when brakes are applied.
While driving 55 mph the abs brake light illuminated on the dash and the brake pedal went down to the floor.the driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis.the technician could not duplicate the problem. *nlm
Dt:the contactreceivedrecall 02i002000 last week. Hecalled the dealership to set up an appointment to have the recall repairsdone. After waiting a longtime the dealership informed himthat the parts were not available. The dealership told him to stay there until the truck arrived with the parts on it.finally, the dealership told him there was no truck coming with the parts on it. The contact's vehicleexperiencing extended stopping distances in certain braking conditions as described in the recall, and was concerned about driving the car. The dealership did not offer him a rental car. The contact livedat least 50 miles away from the dealership.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
When i noticed i am about to approach a pothole or if i hit a bump in the road, or sometimes a speed bump, the brakes will skip.the truck would be kicked forward, almost hitting drivers that are in front of me.
Pe98051; intermittently while drivingbraking system malfunctioned and vibrated, almost causing an accident. Been to dealer several times, dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
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While driving about 20mph and applying brakes vehicle did not stop. Felt like brakes did not engage.consumer lost control of vehicle.when hitting a bump or pothole brakeswent to floor. This happened intermittently.please add vin.
Abs brakes failed when vehicle hit a bump while brake pad was depressed.
I bought a 1998 2wd isuzu rodeo from a private party six months ago. Since i bought it, i have been experiencing a loss of braking capability in some circumstance (every day, mainly when the engine is cold) that resulted in extended stopping distances and continuous illumination of the abs warning lamp.my garage mechanic told me this issue is due to the abs coil integrated module that needs to be replaced and that there is a recall on it for 1998-1999 isuzu rodeo vehicles (campaign no. 02i-002, campaign bulletin sb03-09-s001d, nhtsa campaign id number: 02i002000). I called two isuzu dealers but they told me there are no open recalls for my vehicle vin#. I don't understand why my 1998 isuzu rodeo is not included in this recall.
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While traveling at highway speed of 40 mph on a semi wet road, applied brakes to slowdown, and all of sudden vehicle spun out of control and hit medium strip;spun around again and hit the medium strip on the right side of vehicle. Driver received back and neck injuries. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details.
2 days out of warranty a second abs sensor failed on my car.i had just had a rear one replaced the week before.the dealership said oh well it is out of warranty now but we can look at it for you but that i would have to pay.i noticed that there have been several complaints for this.i am trying to contact the manufacturer to see if they will take care of this.
Brakes malfunctioning when prepared to stop. Strong vibration from brakes, but never stopped. Dealer's report "worked as designed. No problem".
Brakes go to the flooron normal conditions and at any speed making a trrraacckk sound and stopping a few feet away. This has happened 7 times ,luckily no car has been near and i've also pulled onto the sidewalk. Taken to dealer 3 times even have left a mechanic take car to his house for 3 days to check the brakes on the road and i've rented a car and they keep saying " the brakes are perfect, no problem." i fear for my life &others that ride with me or any other car on the street is in jeopardy. I 'm driving with one hand on the wheel and the other on the emergency brakes (that works because they've been used). Please if you can help me i would really be grateful.
75% of the time when i attempt to stop during a rain storm, when driving on bumps or stopping abruptly my brakes "slip". It feels like i'm pressing directly on the metal. When i pump the brakes it goes back to normal. I expressed this problem to a local isuzu dealer when getting my 30,000 mile service. He chekced it out and found that the brakes were in good shape. He could not find any reason for the brakes to disfunction. I took his word for it until it happened again when i tried to brake while driving over a rail road track and the brakes "slipped" again. I, as the main dirver of this vehicle, have gotten used to this and use extreme caution whenever i am in any of the 3 situations mentioned. Unfortunately, i am not the only driver and it is a concern of mine that another person driving my car when this happens may not know how to react and get themselves into a serious, possibly fatal, accident. Besides my local dealer, which hasn't been much help, i don't know where else to go to get this problem fixed. Please help if you can. Thank you.
Letter from d. Grimes (va) re recall initiated by nhtsa on 1988 isuzu, rodeo, recall 01i002000. Reply to norfolk, va ofc, dot/#2002-2203. Consumer's vehicle experienced the sameanti lock brake defect as stated in recall #02i002000. .
While driving 50 mph a deer jumped out into the street consumer attempted to stop and brakes failed.vehicle collidedwith the deer, draggingitabout 1500 feet. No report of airbag deployment. No injuries reported.
In october of 1998 i had an incident where i needed to make a left turn on a residential street. When i braked to slow down, i couldn't stop and went through intersection. Luckily no cars were around. I was very confused because suddenly the brakes seemed fine. I told people about this and just figured it was a strange incident. In april of 1999 i was driving with a friend and traveling about 35mph when a tractor trailer stopped in front of me. I went to stop and had the same feeling as before when i had no brakes. I literally drove into the back of the semi at 35 mph. I couldn't go to my right or left because of cars. The car had $8,000 worth of damage. I told the body shop that the brakes went out. They checked and found nothing. I called isuzu and they said there were no complaints. Again, this was very confusing. I know i had no brakes and all of a sudden they were ok. The last incident happened in march of 2000. I was driving alone at about 30 mph and a car slowed in front of me. I hit the brakes and you guessed it, no brakes. I turned right over a curb and hit a tree slightly. This car is very dangerous to say the least. Someone will be killed! i told a friend i haven't seen in a while about this and he said he saw a report on nbc about cars that had suddenly lost their brakes. I checked on the internet and found the exact same situation happened to many others with the 1998-99 rodeo. I was so excited i couldn't sleep. Finally, i figured this would be taken care of. I called nbc and they said to file a complaint with you. This is a major problem that need to be corrected! please do something about this. It's not a coincidence. I've driven over 1,500,000 miles and have owned as many as 50 cars in my life. I know what i'm talking about. I'm afraid to put my kids in the car. Please call for as much info as possible. Thank you.
The abs lights comes on, there is a loud squealling noise that comes from the front and rear brakes. Driving on regular road surface the brake pedal moves and vibrates when hitting a bump on the road. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Wheneverabs brakes were applied brake pedal would go to the floor. This caused extended stopping distance. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the brake problem.
Nar 04/07/2003 mrthe consumer was involved in 2 accidents within a six month period.in both cases the consumer was unable to stop at a reasonable distance which lead to both accidents. The consumer did receive a recall regarding the abs.
Ea99008; when driving over bump or pot hole brakes will fail. After going over bump and reapplying brakes vehicle will eventually stop. Consumer states there have almost been numerous accidents because of this problem, especially when going down a driveway or a hill, consumer has contacted manufacturer and was told, that is how the anti-lock system works on this vehicle.
Braking discontinues and pedal goes soft when a bump is hit at any speed, has happened numerous times, check engine light on due to faulty fuel sensor
Consumer was unable to haveabs recall 02i002000 repairs performed due to the parts being on back order. Manufacturer provided no assistance,they just indicated that this was an improvement campaign and not a safety campaign.
Pulled into a parking lot and pulled up to wooden parking stopper. Attempted to stop by applying the brakes, vehicle would not stop. Vehicle crashed into wooden structure. No one was injured, vehicle sustained undetermined amount of damage.
Anti-lock brakes do not work properly when one tire hits a slippery surface causing extended braking distance. *nlm
The consumer has made several appointments to have the abs recall (02 i 002 000) fixed but the parts are still not available.*nlm
When applying the brakes, the abs system seems to engage prematurely at about 35-40 mph and if the vehicle hits any type of bump when in the process of slowing down, one cannot stop the vehicle until the abs system brings the vehicle to a stop. I was advised by the dealer that the abs system was "designed to help maintain steering control during braking" and prevent skidding and is functioning properly.this vehicle is unsafe to drive!my wife has encountered the problem twice and will not drive the vehicle.my children and grandchild are not allowed to ride in or drive the vehicle because of our concern for their safety.what can be done to rectif this problem?
Dt:the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. The brakes did nothold.the abs lightcame onsince june of 2005.on july 15, 2005 the brakes failed, causingconsumer's vehicleto lightly hit another vehicle.no police report was taken..when she tookvehicle to the dealership , they cleaned the abs sensor because it was corroded.the abs light went off, and the brakes worked fine until september 29. 2005, and it almost caused another accident.after she took itto the dealer to bechecked again, they said that it was a problem with the abs.
I applied my brakes to stop and abs kicked in and prevented the vehicle from stopping and i don't believe even slowed the vehicle much.the conditions were dry and sunny, if abs did not activiate, and i feel it should not have, an accident would have been avoided.
Consumer received a recall letterconcerningabs brake system failureon october 2003. Dealer and manufacturer were cooperative and indicated there were no parts available. There was no expected date of availability for the parts. *sc
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When brake pedal was applied it went to the floor.brakes responded late. After reapplyingbrakes with two feet,vehicle began to slow down.dealer has been contacted.
When the brakes are applied, the pedalgoes to the floor, resultingin extended nstopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Consumerreceived a recallnoticefor abs brakes. Took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and since then has had abs brake problems. However, dealer refused to do additional repairs.
Dealership was unable to perform recall 02i002000 repairs concerning abs brakes because they were unable to get the parts from the manufacturer, andmanufacturer was unable to provide a proper explanation of why the parts were not available to the dealership.
When applying the brakes pedal stays up and vehicle does not stop. Owner hit another vehicle because of abs not working properly. After crash, the abs warning light came on. Dealer said there was nothing wrong.
Abs brakes failed prior to recall notice resulting in vehicle collision.
Consumer attempted to step on brakes as he was approaching a stop sign and vehicle did not stop. Rearended vehicle in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Wheneverbrakes are applied vehicle fails to stop properly. Had taken vehicle to dealership andwas informed that no problem existed with brakes in 1999. After moving to another stateexperienced the same problem. Took to another dealership, andinformed consumer brakes were not grabbing like they should. Mechanic replacedpads and rotors in the rear of vehicle.problem of non stopping still exists.
Received recall notice for 98 isuzu rodeo contacted bell isuzu was told the part was not availableat the time called back several times,was pulling in driveway brakes went all the way to the floor smashed into bedroom of roommate. Called isuzu they replaced part then saidit had nothing to do with my brakes. Said they tested my brake fluid it was contaminated, and that i needed a new master cylinder. The part replaced directly affected the absbrake system from working properly they believe its not failure from this abs module, aligorthamthank you for your time.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.approximately three years ago, the contact received a recall notice for her antilock brake system.the mechanic would not perform the repair and stated that she needed to have her carburetor replaced.the repair would cost $2,000.the contact stated that she was involved in a crash approximately one year ago because her brakes locked.as a result, she crashed into the preceding vehicle while traveling 35 mph.the woman she struck stated that her neck was injured, but she did not file a claim.the contact's insurance agency paid for the damages.the contact had to get her vehicle totally rebuilt.a police report was filed.the engine size was unknown.the current mileage is 95,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.
The vehicle was recalled for the abs brakes. The dealer stated that they would not had the recall parts for 3-4 weeks.* nlm
Problems with abs system on 1998 isuzu rodeo.*mrthe abs light illuminated and stayed on.the consumer received a recall notice for the abs(02i-002) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired.when the consumer picked the vehicle up she noticed that the abs light was still on.the dealer failed to give the consumer an invoice indicating what was repaired/replaced.the consumer contacted the dealer who informed her that there was probably some other problem with the system and to bring the vehicle in for service.the consumer feels the problem should have been repaired the first time.
Wheels locked,causing loss of steering, and allowing vehicle to slide off roadway into shallow ditch.
After recall repairs were done, the abs light remained on.*phwhen the consumer asked why the light was still on the service rep said that the problem was with the sensors.the consumer refused additional work.months later the vehicle's brakes squeaked so bad that an independent shop refused to do the vehicle's state inspection. The consumer attributes thepersistent squeaking with the initial abs safety recall 021-002.the consumer request that the manufacturer repair the sensors.
I was traveling down the road and when i hit the brakes the vehicle did not respond.i took it to meineke for an ispection and they reported a failure in the master cylinder.when i brought it to the dealer, they claimed the brake pedal should be able to touch the floor and then proceeded with no response.i tried to contact isuzu customer relations and they would not talk to me.
1998 isuzu rodeo experienced brake failure. *mr the brakes were intermittent.the brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up.a few days later the abs light had come on.the problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced.the molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted.the consumer requested a buy back and or trade in. *scc
The anti-lock brake system does not operate properly.this was first looked into at the 7500 mile service with no problem found.the car now has 67000 miles with the problem still occuring.there has been one accident caused by problem with many close calls.the vehicle is very unsafe to drive.without warning the brake pedal will kick back at the driver and the car will lose all braking power.the dealership says this is normal operation for the abs.i've driven many cars with abs, and they all stop when the abs is engaged.this rodeo loses all pressure and just glides forward.so far they have replaced a speed sensor and the wiring harness that goes to the rear of the car.isuzu says they have made a new harness because the old one was too short and would break easily.but, there is no recall on it.the sensor and harness were replaced two weeks ago, but the problem still persists.please help us with getting our vehicle fixed properly before there is a major accident caused by it.
While driving on a slight incline at 10mph applied brakes and pedal went to floor. Consumer hitvehicle in front,causing . $ 2000.00 damage.
While driving at 25 mph anti lock brakes would not lock, causing the vehicle to hit a medal fence.consumer stated that the brakes experienced extended stopping distance.
Abs failed.when applying brakes at low speed while crossing rough pavement, abs/brakes didn't function for several feet.
Defective abs system which needed to be replaced. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but they didn't have the parts available.
About a year ago consumer receivedrecall notice# 02i002000 concerningabs.there was no problem with the abs. Dealer made the recall repairs, and now the abs light has been flashing on intermittently.
Consumer received a recall notice on november 5/2003 concerning abs brakes. The abs problem on certain sport utility vehicles that were equipped with an anti-lock braking system (abs), the vehicles could experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.dealer stated therecallwas onback order.one must wait, we didn't' have the part yet. But on december 11, 2003 consumer had a collisiondue tobrake failure.
I was turning into a mall off a freeway access road.i slowed down for the turn and as the vehicle turned, there was a bump in the road.i applied the brakes and did not feel any feedback from the pedal. It completely sank to the floor.there was a noise which sounded something like a "trrrrk" with clicking as the pedal sank to the floor.i got the feeling that i had no brakes at all and thought that i would surely hit the road divider as i was turning into the mall.aboutseconds later the vehicle seemed to slowly respond to the brakes.this had happened several times earlier.always on some kind of a bump and at quite a low speed (10-20mph).same problem -- loss of brakes, pedal sank to the floor and the "trrrrk" and clicking sound from the brake pedal area.i'd reported this to the dealership when i had the truck in for some accessory problems (cup holder did not close), buzzing from tape player when engine was on (never fixed either).they told me that the abs system was tested and was within the vehicle specifications.it is an extremely unnerving experience everytime this happens.i've had the vehicle for about 10 months now and this has happened about 8-9 times.i'd bought the vehicle from san antonio but i get it serviced at the dealership in austin where i live.the dealership is covert isuzu the number is 512 583 3010.
While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle accelerated when taking off on a hill. Consumer applied the brakes, they went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
When attepmting to stop andupon applyingbrakesabs brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance whichresulted in a rearend collision, impact speed 15 mph. Consumer has contacteddealer.please provide any further details. Isuzu has denied the problem, consumer states every time vehicle hits a bump, she temporarily loses brake control.
Abs light came on, driving 35 mph could not stop suddenly and slid into another car causing $2700 worth of damage to my car and insurance had lapsed had to pay out of pocket.fuel gauge always shows less than really is even when full.catalictic converter is always rattling.dt
Ea99008, intermittently while the occupant pressed the brakes therewas no braking ability.then, occupant pressed the brake pedal again,and the braking system activated.dealer could notdetermine the cause of theproblem. Other repair shop found air in the abs system to be causing the problem. *ml
The defect stated in abs nhtsa recall campaign 02i002000ccurred prior to consumer receiving the recall letter. As a result, vehicle experienced abs failure which resulted in an accident.
Brakes grind and fail completely when abs system engages. Abs engages when vehicle hits bumps during braking and the brakes fail. This happens almost daily at any speed and has caused several near collisions.the dealer will not acknowledge the problem and would not contact the manufacturer.
3 or more incidents of excessive stopping distance when abs engaged almost resulting in an accident .also strongly believe abs should not of engage under these conditions.system to sensitive.,
Abs stopped working.dealer determined a faulty wiring harness and replaced it (part # 8-97233-422-0).
Consumer received a recall notice # 02i002000 subject: abs. Consumer called the dealer and made an appointment.when the consumer got to the dealer, there were no parts available.the dealer said they would call when the parts became available.it has been two weeks and the consumer has not received a call.
When driving the vehicle at any speed between 20-60mph, on normal road conditions and when slowing down or hitting a series of bumps, the brake pedal goes to the floor.can feel the brakes disengage. The technician states that it is the design of the vehicle,and cannot duplicate the problem.
When consumer is driving and steps on brakes, the ant-lock brakes just lock up.
Was slowing down for a stop sign. Heard grinding noises. Brake pedal went to floor, rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. Been to dealer 5 times or more for brake problem. Has squealing in rotors.
Consumer was driving approximately 40-45mph when she began to smell gasoline. The front wheel of driver side started to feel like it was turning to the right. Vehicle began skidding. Driver applied brakes, but brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer lost control of wheel and crashed into the gaurdrail, vehicle was towed.
Letter from d. Grimes (va) wanted response to his inquiry on a recall intiated by nhtsa concerning abs brake failure on 1998, isuzu, rodeo; recall 02i002000; no record of e-mail in system; reply to richmond, va ofc, reference david c. Grimes, dot/#2003-2228.
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively, front and rear rotors have rusted prematurely. Also, stateswhenbrakes are applied it is extremely difficult to stop, driver has to downshift to stop the vehicle.please give any further details.
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After having abs recall 02i002000 repairs done vehicle experienced brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. This only occurred while driving on snow or wet surfaces.
When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
The anti-lock brake light illuminated on the dashboard.
Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving.dealer could not find anything, however problem persist.abs light comes on intermittently.dealer could not find a problem.
Abs, coil integrated module replacement.*mr(nar)
Very dissatisfied with vehicle. It''s has many problems from start.while driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surges forward. Car shimmy's with no available fix.vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases.the abs light illuminated and stayed on.the brake pedal never seems to go to the floor, it just gets sponging and you feel the abs pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down, causing extended stopping distance.fuel sending unit is operating erratically.gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel.after filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive a few miles it will drop and read empty.passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash. This rattle is very bothersome. Paid a lot of money for the dealership to fix problem, but the rattle was back soon after. The bolts came loose on passenger's side front door.wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off.glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and hard to open.
Abs electronic devicefailed.
Consumer received a safety improvement campaign letter from the manufacturer for the abs coil integrated module replacement 021-002 notice.repair was done at 83,383 miles, and the parts were under warranty for twelve months or 12,000 miles. Currently,vehicle at 100,000 milesexperienced the sameabs problems.
When traveling and upon making a gradual stop, consumer noticed complete brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced three brake sensors. Currently, the brake problem still exists, there is an intermittent noise coming from the front wheel hub, and door closure is a problem.owner is seeking repurchase of vehicle.*ml
When the brakes were appliedvehicle continued to roll.driver had to hit the side of the curb to stop.mechanic replaced the anti lock brake sensor. Also, in june of 2003engine was replaced because the timing belt came off and destroyed the engine.
Recall 021002000 concerning abs/coilmodule replacement:while driving at 25 mph,consumer came upon a stop light and applied the brakes.vehicle did not stop until it was across the intersection.the consumer was still having the problems stemming from the abs brakes that were supposed to be repaired through the recall.
You may encounter extended stopping distanceabs, coil integrated module replacementits been a month and they still have not corrected the problem.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle crash.
On at least 5 occasions consumer experienced brake failure. When applying the brakes at low speeds(5-15 mph)a sensation was felted similar to ther eaction of the anti-lock brake pulse but very little braking power resulting in substantial brake travel. Dealer said this was caused by an inadequate after market brake jon.
Brakes failed.yh
At low speed 10-25mph, brake came with strong vibration but it cannot stop the vehicle
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash.dealerneeds to replace all the brake drums/lines including the rear braking system.please provide further information.
Air in brake system causing them to fail.
Front disc brakes failed.
After applying the brakes the vehicle will jerk and stop within a couple of feet of distance.dealer was contacted.
Applied brakes very hard, vehicle did not stop, resulting in a crash, also the transmission sometimes jerksand makes a distrubing noise when changing during acceleration, car also jers when put in reverse.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
Any time whenapplying the brakes, there is a loud squealing noise coming from the rear brakes and a vibration in the steering wheel. Vehicle has been taken to dealership on 3 different occasions for this problem. Dealer stated that isuzu knows about the problem, but there is no solution at this time.
Turned left at a low rate of speed into an angled parking space in a parking lot; as the vehicle came to a near stop the brake pedal wentall the way to the floor and the car lurched forward, striking another parked car.i clearly remember the brake pedal being depressed completelyto the floor at impact.i put the car in park and then in reverse to back up - the brakes seemed to work at that point.
On 2/5/99 i was traveling on interstate 85 in richmond when i tried to move my steering wheel , and the wheel would not move.we were heading toward a railing and i tried to use the brake to stop the car, and the brake pedal was on the floor and the car still would not stop.my son and i were almost killed because of the steering wheel locking and the brakes not working at all!
Brakes failed while approaching an intersection causing the vehicle to enter the intersection and hit another car.
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively, front and rear rotors have rusted prematurely. Also, stateswhenbrakes are applied it is extremely difficult to stop, driver has to downshift to stop the vehicle.please give any further details.
Wheneverbrakes are applied vehicle fails to stop properly. Had taken vehicle to dealership andwas informed that no problem existed with brakes in 1999. After moving to another stateexperienced the same problem. Took to another dealership, andinformed consumer brakes were not grabbing like they should. Mechanic replacedpads and rotors in the rear of vehicle.problem of non stopping still exists.
All of the rotors on this car are pitted all the way around... They are all warped and this is not roght to have the entire braking system have to be replaced after 25k.
Vehicle had a routine service about 3 months ago which cost about $400.when driving, for the past week or two, the brakes seemed to be making a pumping noise when depressed.the service center reported that both front and rear brake pads and rotors were completely worn and warped.i'm not sure how they could have missed this in the last service visit.
Abs system prevents stopping vehicle after hitting any bump when applying brakes at about 40 mph.dealer says that everything is working properly.problem still exists. *ml
Ea99008; brake pads make a grinding/squeaky noise, andvehicle experienced extended stopping distanc,e which may result ina crash.dealer inspected vehicle 5 timesand replaced the pads once. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Also,while driving at 60-70 mph, vehicle vibrated hard and pulled to the right, which may have resulted inoccupant losing of vehicle control andhaving a crash.please provide further information.
Brake caliper locked up while driving, the caliper was replaced and one week later the other one failed, consumer request reimbursement because he feels this was a premature failure.nlm.nlm
Brake shoes cracking, rotor and drums failed causing noise.
Brake rotors failed causing noise.
While driving 30 mph, the driver applied the brakes, because the motorist in front of her slammed on the brakes and when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went down to the floor which caused a collision. Theconsumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer and the mechanic noticed that the rotors and other brake parts needed replacement.
Was slowing down for a stop sign. Heard grinding noises. Brake pedal went to floor, rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. Been to dealer 5 times or more for brake problem. Has squealing in rotors.
Brake shoes cracking, rotor and drums failed causing noise.
The vehicle developed a pulsing in the brakes due to warpage in the rear disc brakes.
The vehicle developed a pulsing in the brakes due to warpage in the rear disc brakes.
Whenever vehicle slows down for a stop, it would stall out for no reason. After stalling out & waiting a while, vehicle can be restarted. Hadtaken vehicle to dealer for repairs, butcause not found.right rear brake leaking oil.*mjs
Vehicle has many problems from start, car shimmy's with no available fix, rear brakes make noise, bumper paint is very cheap, steering wheel makes rubbing noise when turned, rear cup-holder doesn't stay shut.takes too long to start vehicle.
When the brakes are applied, a scrubbing noise is heard.the brakes have been replaced several times; yer, the problem still pursists.
Brake shoes cracking, rotor and drums failed causing noise.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash.dealerneeds to replace all the brake drums/lines including the rear braking system.please provide further information.
Rear brakes have been serviced 7 times, replacement of shoes each time. Abs light will not go out, brakes have failed twice at very low speed during stopping.
When the brakes were applied, the rear wheel cylinder leaked fluid.
Rear wheel cylinder failed.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash.dealerneeds to replace all the brake drums/lines including the rear braking system.please provide further information.
Received recall notice for 98 isuzu rodeo contacted bell isuzu was told the part was not availableat the time called back several times,was pulling in driveway brakes went all the way to the floor smashed into bedroom of roommate. Called isuzu they replaced part then saidit had nothing to do with my brakes. Said they tested my brake fluid it was contaminated, and that i needed a new master cylinder. The part replaced directly affected the absbrake system from working properly they believe its not failure from this abs module, aligorthamthank you for your time.
I was traveling down the road and when i hit the brakes the vehicle did not respond.i took it to meineke for an ispection and they reported a failure in the master cylinder.when i brought it to the dealer, they claimed the brake pedal should be able to touch the floor and then proceeded with no response.i tried to contact isuzu customer relations and they would not talk to me.
Master brake cylinder is failing.while driving brake pedal will go all the way to the floor.consumer has to pump brakes several times, and then pedal will return to normal.
When stopping at a light brake pedal would give out andhit the floor. Tookvehicle to dealer, and they replacedabs module.currently, brakes get hard at a stop. Took vehicle back to dealer, and they replaced master cylinder.please provide any further information.
When pressing the brake pedal if my foot is not all the way on the pedal , the accelerator can be pressed at the same time. This has happened on several occasions. The last occurence resulted in a collision. I believe the closeness of the pedals contributes greatly to this happening. I have found that when i have my foot on half of the brake pedal and depress fully, the accelerator is engaged by top of myfoot.
Brakes failed twice while driving on a dirt road going down hill, at a stop light brake pedal went all the way to the floor.
Brakes failed to engage after pulling away from a stoplight at about 10-15 mph. The cars ahead stopped but my rodeo would not even with me literally standing on the brakes. They were non-responsive although the abs grinding took place. I recently had the vehicle in for the algorithm change, but noticed no difference. I initially called isuzu owner relations on 7/8/02 about the msn carpoint recall alert under nhtsa campaign number 021002000, noptification date 6/02/02, affecting 161,927 vehicles. Isuzu owner relations personell vehemently denied there was any cause for alarm or action from isuzu. Dealership and isuzu personnel denied any problem with brakes despite calls to isuzu owner relations and visits to the dealership. This is the 3rd accident (several other near accidents) with this same type of problem occurring resulting in an accident...this time the insurance company totaled the rodeo. I had become so skeptical of this vehicle that i refused to use it on boy scout or family outings. Over the years, i have owned 10 vehicles, managed sales accounts in 11 states requiring me to drive appx 25 rental vehicles per year and yet had a spotless driving record ...from 1966 to 1998, before purchasing the rodeo...go figure. Will isuzu now admit that there is a problem with the rodeo? please investigate.
Rattle from steering column/loose bolt on steering shaft/previously worked on by dealer
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On 2/5/99 i was traveling on interstate 85 in richmond when i tried to move my steering wheel , and the wheel would not move.we were heading toward a railing and i tried to use the brake to stop the car, and the brake pedal was on the floor and the car still would not stop.my son and i were almost killed because of the steering wheel locking and the brakes not working at all!
While driving at 60 mph, steering wheel locked, and abs brakes did not work at all. Frontal impact into railing, and airbags did not deploy. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Cannot remedy the vehicle. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Isuzu trailer harness kit (wiring). Srs coil assembly (steering column)--made grinding noise when turning. Antenna--bent.
Vehicle has many problems from start, car shimmy's with no available fix, rear brakes make noise, bumper paint is very cheap, steering wheel makes rubbing noise when turned, rear cup-holder doesn't stay shut.takes too long to start vehicle.
Alarm failed many times.yh
On number of occasions while stopped in traffic the rpms jumps to 2200-2400.when brake are lightly applied, the vehicle rapidly lurchs forward, the dealer claim that the power steering switch linked to the throttle was related to the throttle jumps.
Oil leak from power steering rack due to seal failure.
While driving and without warninglost steering control. Dealer notified.
Loose clamp on power steering resevoir resulting in leakage.
More and more play in the steering wheel then started to make a clicking noise when turnining slightly,found a loose bolt on steering shaft "knuckle" very dangerous and isuzu should have a more safe way of securing this.this should be a major safety issue.
Steering rack failed causing leaking.
While traveling on the freeway at 80 mph, a loud vibration noise was emitted that lasted for 5-6 seconds.
As i was driving the vehicle down the road the spare tire and trailer hitch fell off from underneath the vehicle almost causing a huge accident. Upon inspecting the under body of the vehicle i observed the rear frame totally rusted off and missing. The rest of the frame is badly rusted also. I just purchased the vehicle and did not know of the rotted frame issue on these cars. Please help as i don't have money to buy another car.
1998 isuzu rodeo experienced brake failure. *mr the brakes were intermittent.the brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up.a few days later the abs light had come on.the problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced.the molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted.the consumer requested a buy back and or trade in. *scc
Frame is completely rotted out.brought in for recall on brackets and the dealer, referred to me by the isuzu web site, sent me on my way without warning me of any problems.the next week, my mechanic said it was unsafe to drive and said it looked like it was driven in salt water for a year.i understand things wear out over time, but the structure of the vehicle needs to be strong and last more than 10 years.they are still selling these vehicles at dealerships without warning potential customers of their issues.this to me is a big problem and needs to be resolved before anyone gets hurt.i have two small children and would not drive them in this vehicle, but some people do not have the means to get around some other way.toyota bought their frames from the same manufacturer that provided honda and isuzu with their frames and they offered to buy them all back, realizing that there was a problem.they recently just settled with that manufacturer for the faulty frames.this needs to be addressed swiftly and not by a voluntary recall issued by the company to try to appease or stall a consumer protection agency.
I have a 1998 isuzu rodeo, currently under recall for a failing mounting point bracket on the rear suspension lower link due to excessive corrosion. Under the recall, i qualify to have a reinforcement bracket installed, however the inspection has revealed a deeper issue of extensive and unrepairable frame corrosion. This is not being addressed by the current recall and must be addressed immediately. This vehicle is not safe to operate. It will not pass inspection. Driving it will likely result in an accident and possibly death to the occupants.
October 17, 2011, i took my rodeo to, have it serviced for the suspension:rear recall. After service the mechanics inspection report noted that:"frame corroded badly, r/f hub loose, rear shock hanging, frame rotted thru" and that the front c/v joint had rusted off.the service department, did not advise me to drive the car home, as it was a safety issue. Over the years i have had the exhaust repaired, a number of times due to rust. This vehicle has never been off-road, and has only been used as transportation to work(all highway driving).
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the under carriage was severely corroded and exhibited a loud noise when driving. In addition, the frame felt as it was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.the contact stated that repairs were made to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) was performed on the vehicle in 2010. The contact believed that the repair did not correct the failure.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. Updated 8/31/12 updated 09/11/2012
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while having repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear), she was notified that the vehicle frame was completely corroded. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive since the corrosion damage was extensive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000. The vin was not available.
Isuzu has recalled my 1998 isuzu rodeo due to frame rust. The frame is rusted to the point of it almost not being drivable. The vehicle now has 183,000 miles and everything on it is okay other than the frame. I was told that the recall has expired. It is not my fault that the problem wasn't addressed to me. I am just asking to get answers on what i should do about getting this recall work done because it isn't fair for me to have to suffer due to a manufacturer defect.
Was driving the vehicle at 30 mph when a pop in the back was heard and all steering control was lost. Wheni looked under the vehicle, the bracket that holds the rear axle (left side) had broken off.frame is grossly rusted.when isuzu was called regarding the current recall, was told that the nearest service center was over 3 hours away.i am currently in the process of getting the vehicle to the service center, but due to distance this is an issue.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While driving at 50 mph, the rear of the vehicle failed to stay in position. The contact had to continuously steer the vehicle to keep the vehicle in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame on the rear driver side was corroded and fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, who confirmed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000. The vin was unavailable.
Driving on highway hit a pothole and heard a loud thump from rear passenger side of vehicle. I didn't think much of it till the next day when i drove to work. It seemed every bump i got the same noise.got to work,looked under car, all seemed fine. Just happened to look in rear cargo are and saw lump in carpet.the spring was poking up thru the rear floor !!!!how is this not a recall? after seeing the posts online i realize this is common. I never knew, been driving vehicle for 10 years with noissues.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while changing a flat tire, corrosion was discovered along the entire frame of the vehicle. The was then taken to a local repair shop. The repair shop stated that there was corrosion on the lower brackets and the frame. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 215,303 and the current mileage was 219,695.
When traveling and upon making a gradual stop, consumer noticed complete brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced three brake sensors. Currently, the brake problem still exists, there is an intermittent noise coming from the front wheel hub, and door closure is a problem.owner is seeking repurchase of vehicle.*ml
Passenger's side front door fell off hinges, causing the door to become inoperative/door jammed. Cannot open door from either inside or outside. Dealer sent vehicle to body shop.
The linkage clip to the door handle had broken off. *nlm*scc
Very dissatisfied with vehicle. It''s has many problems from start.while driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surges forward. Car shimmy's with no available fix.vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases.the abs light illuminated and stayed on.the brake pedal never seems to go to the floor, it just gets sponging and you feel the abs pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down, causing extended stopping distance.fuel sending unit is operating erratically.gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel.after filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive a few miles it will drop and read empty.passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash. This rattle is very bothersome. Paid a lot of money for the dealership to fix problem, but the rattle was back soon after. The bolts came loose on passenger's side front door.wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off.glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and hard to open.
Parts falling off my frame with the frame still attached to them.shocks. I have a case number for other parts falling off with frame attached. 10277055 from oct 4. My recall letter did not say it was going to address the frame. Spoken to other isuzu owners with recall and there cars are sitting in service parking lot as unrepairable and undriveable. Isuzu has not determined what they are going to do with those. I need a car.the mechanic that looked at my vehicles said something needs to be done. The frame is disintegrating.
I was driving on a highway and the car was swaying at 25 mph, all of a sudden, something broke underneath, lost control of the car and threw me across three lanes and back. Was able to stop the car before crashing. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic told me frame completely rotted, impossible to weld. Stabilizer arm broke from rest of frame. Updated ivoq 10/18/10
While driving home,1998 isuzu rodeo drivers side rear wheel stabilizer broke away from frame due to rust.unable to continue driving.vehicle towed home.
Frame rusted out rear trailing arm broke free had to be welded back to truck.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to excessive frame rust and underbody corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.updated 07/19/10. *ljupdated 09/21/10
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the frame was covered with rust. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 60,007. The current mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall number: 10v436000 ( suspension:rear) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer informed him that the entire frame was severely rusted beyond repair. The manufacturer offered to repurchase the vehicle for $1,000. No further assistance was provided. The current and failure mileage was 124,000. The vin was unavailable.
I have a 1998 isuzu rodeo jeep. A while back i had a piece of the frame repaired/welded, as it broke and the vehicle was unstable. I spent over $500 in repair costs to bring the vehicle to driving status again. To this day i still wonder if it is good enough to drive, as there is rust all on the under frame of the car. I have put so much time, and money into this vehicle, and i cant afford to just get rid of the car and get a new one. I have once thought that maybe the car had just sat in water before i purchased it, but due to the other stories i have read on this vehicle, i know now that it is not the case. Many people have experienced the same issues with the frame rust as i have. I have two young children that ride in this vehicle as well, and i am concerned for there safety as i hear that the condition of the vehicle can deteriorate over time. I think something should be done about this now before it gets any worse. I am not sure what the dealer is waiting for, maybe a catastrophe, before they do something about this. Please look into this matter as soon as possible before things get out of hand.
Was driving to work one morning doing about 35mph, and all of the sudden the rear end of the rodeo swerved almost hitting a car in the oncoming lane. Came to a stop and again rear end felt strange. Got to work and looked it over. Didn't see anything still little dark out. Called my mechanic he said check the frame. Sure enough the rear trailing bar broke free from the frame. My mechanic is a professional welder he said bring it over he would look at it. Had to tow it to garage where he raised it on a rack. The whole frame had all kinds of rot in various place. Rodeo is now junk. Only has 120,000 miles on it. Looks great on the outside. But its only skin deep!!! the day before this happened i had my daughter and her friends on the pa turnpike doing 55 mph with no idea we could have all been killed.
Drivers side shock separated from the frame,the entire frame is completely rusted out just waiting for something to happen.
1998 isuzu rodeo. Problem rotted frame which caused the torque bar to rot off the frame. I am lucky to be alive. I was going slow enough that i was able to handle the car. When this bar breaks off the car it causes the rearend of the car to start swaying. The car is now unable to be driven so i am filing this complaint to find out what i should do with this car. I honestly believe that some sort of buyback should be done on these vehicles to get them off the road before someone gets killed driving one. Should i keep the car until something is done or do i total it and sell it to a junk yard. Thank you
My 1998 isuzu rodeo, 94,000 mi, has a large (6") hole in the frame behind the right rear wheel. This hole was discovered yesterday when i took my car to liberty mazda in wakefield, ma for a routine oil change. This frame damage was not present on december 20, 2010 when i had work done for safety recall no. 10v-436 at cornerstone mitsubishi in wilmington, ma. The hole in the frame shows extensive rust and a large chunk simply fell out while i was driving. The car needs a new frame or is undrivable as an extreme safety hazard. I was told that it would cost approximately $8000 to repair this vehicle which has an estimated value of less than half that amount. Other than the frame, the car runs great and i have spent thousands of dollars in the past few years (at least 8000) to replace the engine in may, 2008 (cracks in cylinder), replace the radiator (twice; 2007 and 2010), brake work, among other expensive repairs. Now the car is a safety hazard and i am without transportation unless the frame is replaced.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contac received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the actual frame of the vehicle was severely corroded, not just the mounting bracket. Due to the actual frame being severely corroded the recall remedy would not be sufficient in correcting the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.updated 03/08/11updated 03/09/11
I was driving vehicle and went around a curve and it felt like all the wheels were not going in the same direction for a moment. I pulled over and looked at the vehicle, everything looked ok but i was concerned so called a tow truck. The tow driver looked at vehicle before placing onflatbed and found the frame rotted/cracked in front of driver-side rear wheel. The vehicle was not safe to drive and has not been since then. This is not correctable. We purchased a new vehicle. The car was is good shape otherwise with 6 month old tires and well maintained.
While driving at about 30 mph i heard a loud pop from the rear of my vehicle. I immediately lost control, and the truck swerved into oncoming traffic. It was like it had a mind of it's own. I fought the truck back into my lane at which point it appearedto come up on 2 wheels (and it felt like it also), i was able to get stopped and pulled to the side of the road without collision. Upon further inspection i found that the vehicles frame rusted clean through and broke, the rear axle stabilizer arm also dropped off frame, causing the rear tires to lose any direction they had and wobble freely in the wheel well. This is the only time i have experienced anything like this, or ever seen anything like this. Once was enough. I have had it looked at by several frame and body specialists, even boilermakers, all with the same result, and the same answer, no. They say the truck is totaled, and refuse to work on it because of liability issues. The body and interior are in perfect shape, 143k miles, full tank of gas, licensed through next august, insured through april, parked for good. There is nothing that can be done to fix this, what is clearly a flawed design, and manufacturer shortcoming. Prompt attention is greatly appreciated, and necessary before someone gets killed.
In regards to current safety recall no. 10v-436, i own a 1998 isuzu rodeo which has been found unrepairable by the vehicle inspectors i was sent to by isuzu in compliance with the safety recall notice i recieved in december 2010. As the recall notice states, when repair is not possible, an alternative remedy will be provided. My inspection appointment ws march 16, 2010. My vehicle failed the safety and repairable conditions necessary for the vehicle to be driveable. I never got my vehicle back. I is still there. Three weeks have passed, no remedy has been offered. I have no means of transportation. The only communication i have had is one phone call offering a buyback of 1/2 the worth of the vehicle, $2500.00. I declined this offer as it is unfair, unjust, and i believe, illegal. I was told that i would recieve paperwork in the mail and another offer would be made. This has not happened. 2 weeks have passed with no communications. I have made three attempts to call the phone number i was given, have been put on hold for over 30 min each time, at which time i could no longer wait. I believe they are not answering the calls and have no intentions of making this right. They are not in compliance with the safety recall. Please investigate.
1998 isuzu rodeo frame is rusted/rotted beyond repair vehicle is not safe to drive. I had the recall 10v-436 done but service facility said this frame failure is not covered.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that when driving over speed bumps he heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. While driving above 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began moving rapidly from side to side. When the failure occurred, the risk of a vehicle crash increased. A local mechanic concluded that the right portion of the frame was corroded. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were 102000.
1998 isuzu rodeorusted frame, would not pass inspection. Replaced fuel intake gaskets twice. Abs braking system light keeps coming on. Replaced front rotors twice,rear hatch window will not open. 76,000 miles of nothing but trouble. I think its time for isuzu to take some responsibility for this vehicle.
January 2010 -1998 isuzu rodeo-backing out of driveway vehicle abruptly stopped. Upon investigation we discovered rear wheel of driver side lodged against inside of wheel well. Further discovered rear stabilizer bracket completely off of rear frame.vehicle repaired by a welder who discovered5 feet of frame rot in the rear of vehicle. He replaced rotted frame and fabricated new bracket. Visually inspected passenger side which appeared to be stable.april 4,2010-while traveling on interstate highway the vehicle made an unexpected very abrupt shift to the right. Visual inspection revealed the rear passenger side frame was failing.there was no prior warning in either incident.we have filed a complaint with isuzu motors.we consider ourselves very fortunate not to have been injured as this problem is clearly a major safety issue.
1998 isuzu rodeo severe frame corrosion resulting in the rear end almost dropping off of the vehicle.discovered during replacement of cracked rear spring the back half of the frame has completely turned into crystalline rust.repair of the frame has required welding new side plates onto the frame rails to strengthen the rear bumper support.without the added support plates the rear bumper is has no protective properties at all.inspection of this repair indicates that at best this fix will only last for a short period of time before additional structural failure of the frame occurs. Truck is only has 138,000 miles on a 12 year old suv this should not be happening to this vehicle.requesting an investigation into this problem it appears to be systemic to the 1998 to 2002 year models of this suv.requesting a recall and replacement of the vehicle frame.i am the original owner and sole driver of this garage keep suv.i have in the last 2 years had the transmission rebuilt, and a full top end engine job done only to find this problem just prior to getting the 2010 pa state inspection.with out the repairs it won't pass inspection.its costing me a fortune to fix a problem that should not have happened.
Car spun out on highway because rotted frame, rear wheel locked out inside fender hit snow bank .
1998 isuzu rodeo, 76,000 miles. Will not pass inspection, frame totally rusted out, was told it cannot be repaired.
1998 isuzu rodeo, frame has rusted out.bracket holding leaf spring is completely detached from frame because of rust.
Tl-the driver owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic he was informed the fuel tank and undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted.the vehicle was not repaired.he also stated the fuel gauge stopped functioning.he repaired that failure himself.the failure and current mileages were 77,000.the vin was unavailable.sm.
Suspension/frame rotted out making the vehicle very dangerous to drive vehicle is 1998 isuzu rodeo 4wd.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 00v058000 (suspension: rear). The dealer stated that the bolts and nuts for the rear axle could not be replaced because the subframe was severely corroded and the vehicle would be unsafe to drive. The failure and current mileages were 125,000. The vin was unavailable.
1998 isuzu rodeo frame is rusted/rotted beyond repair. Mechanic has advised vehicle is not safe to drive & frame could collapse at any time. I had the recall 10v-436 done but frame failure is not covered. Frame has multiple holes in it including one that a fist can fit through.
1998 isuzu rodeo with 66,000 miles that has been garage kept for the last 7 years was taken for inspection in june 1, 2010.mechanic stated car would need to be replaced within the next couple of months due to the undercarriage rusting away from the frame. I was shocked.i did have to replace the transmission support due to rust at a cost of over $400.i have children who could have been seriously hurt if an accident had occurred. I cannot afford to replace my vehicle right now.isuzu, please do something about this problem before someone does get seriously injured.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.the contact took his vehicle to a private mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed the entire rear frame was covered with rust. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was 155,000.the approximate failure mileage was 149,000. .. Updated 09/21/11 updated 09/30/11.
I own a 1998 isuzu rodeo and the rear frame also rotted to the point ware the rear spring support and a crossmember are almost completely rotted off also the left rear shock support completely became detached from frame.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that he heard a banging sound and noticed that the rear bumper was loose. He further inspected and saw that the entire frame was rusted. The vehicle had previously been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear) by a previous owner. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the recall had been performed and did not cover that part of the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 142,000.
1998 isuzu rodeo very bad frame left strut rod rusted offlost total control.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving at 50 mph when the rear end of the vehicle began leaning to the left, causing the vehicle to become difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the rear driver side frame was severely corroded. Parts of the frame had fractured from the vehicle as a result. The mechanic advised that the failure could not be repaired. The mechanic also recommended the contact having the vehicle destroyed due to the safety hazard of operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 114,149.updated 11/12/10 updated 11/24/10
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, the lateral support bracket corroded and fractured from the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle began to sway back and forth and the contact was able to maintain limited control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a welding specialist where a new bracket was welded to the frame. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.updated 11/03/10. *ljupdated 11/19/10. *ljthe consumer stated the fuel tanks were corroded. Updated 12/02/10
I own a 1998 isuzu rodeo.i just received a letter from isuzu stating that there was a recall on this vehicle due to massive amounts of corrosion on the frame.last january, when i went to get my inspection sticker, my mechanic stated how bad the rust was on the underside and advised me to get rid of the vehicle stating that "it is unsafe to drive".i ended up holding on to the rodeo until now and upon looking into this matter have found out that there have been numerous complaints about the same issue(s) i had.let me state that i also get a 1998 ford f-150 repaired by the same mechanic.my mechanic made a statement about how my work truck may look rough, but it is in way better shape structurally than the rodeo.they both have the same manufacturing date, approximately the same amount of miles, and been driven on the same massachusetts roads with the same salt on them.so, my questions to you are, why did it take so long to get this recall in motion?why are they able to state that because the vehicle is over 10 years old they are not responsible for it even though this issue has been going on long before isuzu's recall date, or when they notified the nhtsa?it seems as if they are getting kind of a pass here.my friends toyota tacoma was recalled a few years ago and toyota stood by their product and reimbursed her the value of the truck.there should be some sort of standard set forth on certain types of recalls.this is not an issue of a faulty seat belt or rusting spare tire holder, this is an issue of a car falling apart on the road while driving it possibly injuring the passengers as well as other motorists on the road.no excuses for honda or isuzu, there is no possible way they did not know about the faults years ago while servicing the same vehicles in their garages.toyota got a public lambasting for faults in their vehicles but i have not heard a peep about honda or isuzu's lack of initiative to repair the vehicles.thank you
Rust on frame of 1998 isuzu rodeo.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the electronic door locks intermittently locked the contact out of the vehicle. The front driver's side and rear driver's side doors failed to unlock electronically or manually. The contact mentioned that the key was used in order to unlock the front passengar's and rear passengar's side doors manually. The contact entered the vehicle from the front passengers side ocassionally. In addition, the contact had noticed that the rear end of the frame had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
To whom it may concern, i was directed by the u.s. Department of transportation to inform a safe guard rep to complete a safety investigation of my 1998 isuzu rodeo ls frame rusting out.the part of the truck's frame that rusted out is the part that holds the control arm of the rear driver's side wheel; which almost caused a major accident on the highway.as of right now i am unable to drive the vehicle and i would like to know how is this matter going to get resolved?curtis mightycc: charles shimkus (attorney)
Broken framerust issue.
Frame rusted out on drivers side, cost 1300.00 to have it repaired for inspection, left bracket broke in half while driving, cost another 300.00/exhaust is rusting out and have to take it in for repair. Recall does not include any frame damage.
While driving down rte 9 in framingham ma on 12/05/2008, my 1998 isuzu rodeo started swaying.it felt like the rear end of the vehicle was sliding on ice.i pulled off of the highway and had the vehicle towed.my mechanic determined that the rear sway bar had rotted off the vehicle.a new sway bar was installed, however additional rust was noted and i was told to keep an eye on it for future rot.in march 2010, while completing normal maintenance, my mechanic noted that the frame on the drivers side between the front and rear doors was rotted beyond repair.the vehicle now sits in my driveway.
I have a 1998 rodeo, drivers side frame rusted at trailing arm bracket, separated and wheel went forward against wheel well. Luckily in drive way15 mph. Six month later driver side frame rusted at upper shock and coil spring mounts.the left rear trailing arm and bracket broke from the frame(due to rust), causing the vehicle to shake violently.i believe isuzu company that has an obligation to notify owners of this potentially disastrous condition.
I was driving vehicle on state route. Began hearing what sounded like small rocks or cinders. Now on the road though. Then the car started to sway some as iwent around a turn. I pulled over and looked under vehicle and found my right rear sway bar bracket had rusted through and the bar was hanging on that side tried to weld a piece of metal to frame to make a new bracket and discovered the frame is also rusted through in places. My car is unsafe to drive now and is basically totaled. I have no other vehicle to drive. Called isuzu and was informed it was my problem not theirs.
Frame basically fell apart due to severe rust, was going 40 mph at the time and the vehicle swirved out of control into the oncoming lane, luckily for me there wasn't anyone using the other lane.
Rearend came loose driving went to get check out,bad news clamps holding rearend to frame came apart because frame rusted out and their is noting to hold on to because frame gone.so want do i do next?
After receiving recall info in 2010 isuzu dealer inspected vehicle and treated the frame with chemical to prevent further erosion. Just had my truck in repair shop when they notified me of the unsafe condition of passenger side rear frame. You can stick your finger through the frame, because it has rusted through. Contacted isuzu today and they refuse to look at it.
Frame rusted causing rear lower control arm to fall off almost causing a serious accident vehicle purchased 8/22/11 want to know why these vewhicles are still be allowed to be sold. It is a known problem and the recall started in 2010 and only good for 1 year so i have to junk a otherwise decent car because the frames are junk. These vehicles need to be taken off the roads for everyones safety!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vehicle has been feeling unstable lately to the point of almost losing control. Climbed under the vehicle to see if i could spot an issue an found the frame to completely rotted through on the rear driver side upper spring perch,which is coming through the cargo compartment floorboard. Frame can also be crumbled with the slight push of a screwdriver at the rear frame section.
Vehicle will not pass inspection this year because of frame rusting out and other issues with the spring brackets and stabilizer bar....all are rusted out....rodeo is now worthless....isuzu had to know the frame was inferior material for vehicles 1998-2002...and did nothing except a worthless recall in 2011 and ignored the rest of the frame of the vehicle...contacted isuzu about the problem and spoke to two reps....both basically blew me off....i asked to speak to their manager and was told that this is as far as it goes....and that it ain`t happening...great customer service!!hopefully something will be done about this....i see that there are many other rodeo and passport owners out there with the same problem...this is a safety issue...someone is going to get killed....
Excessive corrosion result in the right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
Had stage 3 call back done 3/16/11.the machanic inspected the frame. Both upper rear spring towers are rotted, and becoming deformed. Rear shock absorber frame brakets are rotted. Rear 5 mile hour bumber mounts are rotted.both fuel tank monts are rotted. The rear right upper radius arm frame monting braket is rotted. We have already paid to replaced the section of the frame that the penard bar is mounted to,, because it too had rooted off.
Vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases.consumer has had the tires balanced and rotated but the problem still exsist.nlm
While travelingat any speed hearda loud rattling noise was coming from underdashboard. Consumer states the rattling sounds like the whole dash is coming loose or the air bag has come disconnected.
I was driving vehicle on state route. Began hearing what sounded like small rocks or cinders. Now on the road though. Then the car started to sway some as iwent around a turn. I pulled over and looked under vehicle and found my right rear sway bar bracket had rusted through and the bar was hanging on that side tried to weld a piece of metal to frame to make a new bracket and discovered the frame is also rusted through in places. My car is unsafe to drive now and is basically totaled. I have no other vehicle to drive. Called isuzu and was informed it was my problem not theirs.
Frame rusted causing rear lower control arm to fall off almost causing a serious accident vehicle purchased 8/22/11 want to know why these vewhicles are still be allowed to be sold. It is a known problem and the recall started in 2010 and only good for 1 year so i have to junk a otherwise decent car because the frames are junk. These vehicles need to be taken off the roads for everyones safety!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While driving at 55 mph highway speed vehicle started jerking until it stopped by itself, and consumerwas unable to accelerate.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving 8 mph, the vehicle emitted a popping noise and began to sway. The vehicle was safely pushed into the contact's driveway. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and advised the contact that the stabilizer bar fractured and was possibly beyond repair. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 202,000.
The two rear tires were warped and threads were coming apart, and 2 rear rims were bent which may have caused a loss of vehicle control.every time the vehicle started or stopped, it would jerk forward. Also, won't go out of park position, and brakes were grinding.please provide further information and vin#.
Fuel tank mounts rusted and failed.rear suspension.stabilizer.brackets rusted and failed rear axle shift due rusted mounts and rear frame rust.
Vehicle will not pass inspection this year because of frame rusting out and other issues with the spring brackets and stabilizer bar....all are rusted out....rodeo is now worthless....isuzu had to know the frame was inferior material for vehicles 1998-2002...and did nothing except a worthless recall in 2011 and ignored the rest of the frame of the vehicle...contacted isuzu about the problem and spoke to two reps....both basically blew me off....i asked to speak to their manager and was told that this is as far as it goes....and that it ain`t happening...great customer service!!hopefully something will be done about this....i see that there are many other rodeo and passport owners out there with the same problem...this is a safety issue...someone is going to get killed....
Vibration felt throughout vehicle, brakes and steering wheel.dealer stated that the wheels were unbalanced,but balancing the wheels did not fix the problem.
At 75k miles both rear axle bearing seals failed, which in turn caused failure of both rear brakes due to axle fluid soaking into the brake shoes. *nlm
Suspension out of alignment.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for routine inspection when the mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because of severe corrosion. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and that the vehicle should be taken back to the dealer where they could take pictures of the level of corrosion. As a result, they stated that the remedy specified on the recall should be sufficient enough to repair the corrosion. According to the dealer, the vehicle was unsafe to drive and should be taken off the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,793.updated 04/12/11*lj updated 01/13/2012 *ln
Well on march 16 2012 we were driving our isuzu. Rodeo on the highway going 55 mph. We then heard a popping noise and the rear of the vehicle started bouncing so we took the vehicle to a local repair shop when they said the frame was rotted out and that the shocks were. Hanging their and the springsmounts had rusted off and the springs were sitting on the cargo area floor board and so a few days later we called isuzu. And they said we had to have the vehicle to one of their repair shops by the next day or they wouldn't do anything about it and we did not have money to have the vehicle towed to them and it was unsafe to drive, so in april we took the isuzu to a body shop locally and he stated the same thing as the first garage but that if we invested $2000 into a new frame it would be good as new and since we haven't had the vehicle fixed due to we don't have the money and we haven't even paid the vehicle off yet,and the major problem is isuzu wont do anything about the problem and the recall was only for the sway bar,and the whole frame is damaged.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a loud noise and lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear passenger side control arm fractured as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the statute of limitations for nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) had surpassed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 231,000.
As i was driving the vehicle down the road the spare tire and trailer hitch fell off from underneath the vehicle almost causing a huge accident. Upon inspecting the under body of the vehicle i observed the rear frame totally rusted off and missing. The rest of the frame is badly rusted also. I just purchased the vehicle and did not know of the rotted frame issue on these cars. Please help as i don't have money to buy another car.
Excessive corrosion result in the right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the entire frame was severely rusted, but the recall only addressed a failure related to rusted brackets. The vehicle was not repired. The failure and current mileages were 286,000.
Rusted suspension.broke off from frame
Whenconsumer was driving vehicle shook and rattledalso,engine light came on and off. Temperature gauge would register hot, and cold back in forth. Dealership stated thatwarranty ran out, anddealership had acknowledgement ofproblem with recall.the head gasket and timing chain failed.the consumer had asked the manufacturer to do the repair on warranty.
Shock bracket broke away from the frame. The underneath is rusted so badly not to sure if a new bracket can be installed.
1998 isuzu rodeo.consumer writes in regards to rear suspension bracket corrosion recall notice.the consumer stated she received a recall notice in july 2011 from isuzu for inspection and repair of a possible corrosion issue at the rear suspension bracket.innovember 2011, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection to performed. The repair facility sprayed an anti- corrosion as a fix. On january 12, 2013, the consumer took the vehicle for an oil change. At that time, she was informed there was a serious and dangerous condition. The technician indicated the rear stabilizer frame mount was destroyed and the frame was rusted out. The technician suggested the consumer seek an evaluation from another repair facility. The consumer went to another facility to have the vehicle inspected. The technician found the rear lateral link for the rear axle mount had rotted away, making the rear unstable.they also stated the vehicle was not road worthy.in the technician's opinion, the vehicle was totaled, as a result of the corrosion of the frame. The consumer called isuzu and they advised her to return to the repair facility for another evaluation. The repair shop examined the vehicle again. The repair facility listed on the invoice as the lateral link being broken, which was not part of the recall. The area that was previously sprayed, was still in good condition.
While making a turn or while driving over a bump, could hear noise coming from the front of vehicle.had taken vehicle for repairs, but nothing was resolved.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to sway. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and then drove on the shoulder at a low speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the rear axle would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 00v058000 (suspension: rear); however the recall expired. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 65 mph and traveled over a speed bump when the rear driver side wheel abnormally turned in the opposite direction that the vehicle was traveling. The contact stated that the rear suspension had completely detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed to the contact that the vehicle qualified for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear), but the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 161,000.
I took my vehicle to the certified isuzu dealership for repair during the 2010 recall for premature rust (nhtsa action number : ea09018) according to them my vehicle did not require the bracket to be installed.they treated the part with the preventive compound. During recent maintenance to my truck we notice the entire frame is completely rusted, to a point that you a easily poke your finger through the chasis in multiple areas.i took it back to hyundai of louisville to be inspected. They informed me that the rear suspension lower link bracket (which was the only part recalled) needed to have the bracket installed because it does currently show damage. After contacting isuzu they inform me that since the recall has expired they will not cover installation of the bracket.so i am now stuck with a family vehicle that is unsafe to drive!i did everything required of me during the recall.this is unbelievable!!! what am i to do now???
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the under carriage was severely corroded and exhibited a loud noise when driving. In addition, the frame felt as it was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.the contact stated that repairs were made to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) was performed on the vehicle in 2010. The contact believed that the repair did not correct the failure.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. Updated 8/31/12 updated 09/11/2012
October 17, 2011, i took my rodeo to, have it serviced for the suspension:rear recall. After service the mechanics inspection report noted that:"frame corroded badly, r/f hub loose, rear shock hanging, frame rotted thru" and that the front c/v joint had rusted off.the service department, did not advise me to drive the car home, as it was a safety issue. Over the years i have had the exhaust repaired, a number of times due to rust. This vehicle has never been off-road, and has only been used as transportation to work(all highway driving).
Vehicle has been feeling unstable lately to the point of almost losing control. Climbed under the vehicle to see if i could spot an issue an found the frame to completely rotted through on the rear driver side upper spring perch,which is coming through the cargo compartment floorboard. Frame can also be crumbled with the slight push of a screwdriver at the rear frame section.
Was driving the vehicle at 30 mph when a pop in the back was heard and all steering control was lost. Wheni looked under the vehicle, the bracket that holds the rear axle (left side) had broken off.frame is grossly rusted.when isuzu was called regarding the current recall, was told that the nearest service center was over 3 hours away.i am currently in the process of getting the vehicle to the service center, but due to distance this is an issue.
Immense amount of frame rust that has basically made the vehicle useless way before the end of its useful life. Has eaten away at the critical parts of the frame that has made it very unsafe and unusable to me. Had to get a new car as a result and now waiting to see what is going to be done if anything about truck. Would like to see the the frame fixed and the manufacture take responsibility for these malfunctions before someone gets killed or seriously injured!
Front endmakes a loud clonking sound whenevervehicle goes over a bump.dealer has been contacted, and is unable to find the problem. *ml
When this vehicle reaches about 40 mphfront end begins to vibrate up/until 70 mph.vibration is very strong, and can cause a loss of control.dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle continues to shake, rattle,and vibrate at highway speeds/ 3rd alignment with only 12000 miles
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No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Vehicle vibrates while traveling between 60-65mph.knocking noise coming from front& vehicle wanders to the left.vehicle is at the dealer, found that problem was caused by tires.*ml
Vehicle vibrates between 60-65mph. Also,there's a knocking noise from the front & steering is not easy to control.vehicle will wander. *ml
Vehicle has been to the dealership five times.there is a bumping and thunking noise coming from the fronton passenger's side. Also, the vehiclehad same problem when he purchased it.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
While driving over any bumps braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability, and resulting in a crash. Also,in wet conditions vehicle wandered which caused a loss of vehicle control.dealer could notdetermine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
Abs, coil integrated module replacement.*mr(nar)
Rear right wheel bearing failed.nlm
The dealership has tightened the axle bolts at least four times and replaced them once as a result of recall campaign (00v-58) and service bulletin (sb0006s002). Consumering is still experiencing the same problem.in september, 2000 the rear axle had to be replaced. After driving for about 2 1/2 weeks the slipping problem is still present. *cj
I own a 1998 isuzu rodeo and the rear frame also rotted to the point ware the rear spring support and a crossmember are almost completely rotted off also the left rear shock support completely became detached from frame.
Had stage 3 call back done 3/16/11.the machanic inspected the frame. Both upper rear spring towers are rotted, and becoming deformed. Rear shock absorber frame brakets are rotted. Rear 5 mile hour bumber mounts are rotted.both fuel tank monts are rotted. The rear right upper radius arm frame monting braket is rotted. We have already paid to replaced the section of the frame that the penard bar is mounted to,, because it too had rooted off.
I own a 1998 isuzu rodeo.i just received a letter from isuzu stating that there was a recall on this vehicle due to massive amounts of corrosion on the frame.last january, when i went to get my inspection sticker, my mechanic stated how bad the rust was on the underside and advised me to get rid of the vehicle stating that "it is unsafe to drive".i ended up holding on to the rodeo until now and upon looking into this matter have found out that there have been numerous complaints about the same issue(s) i had.let me state that i also get a 1998 ford f-150 repaired by the same mechanic.my mechanic made a statement about how my work truck may look rough, but it is in way better shape structurally than the rodeo.they both have the same manufacturing date, approximately the same amount of miles, and been driven on the same massachusetts roads with the same salt on them.so, my questions to you are, why did it take so long to get this recall in motion?why are they able to state that because the vehicle is over 10 years old they are not responsible for it even though this issue has been going on long before isuzu's recall date, or when they notified the nhtsa?it seems as if they are getting kind of a pass here.my friends toyota tacoma was recalled a few years ago and toyota stood by their product and reimbursed her the value of the truck.there should be some sort of standard set forth on certain types of recalls.this is not an issue of a faulty seat belt or rusting spare tire holder, this is an issue of a car falling apart on the road while driving it possibly injuring the passengers as well as other motorists on the road.no excuses for honda or isuzu, there is no possible way they did not know about the faults years ago while servicing the same vehicles in their garages.toyota got a public lambasting for faults in their vehicles but i have not heard a peep about honda or isuzu's lack of initiative to repair the vehicles.thank you
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.the contact took his vehicle to a private mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed the entire rear frame was covered with rust. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was 155,000.the approximate failure mileage was 149,000. .. Updated 09/21/11 updated 09/30/11.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for routine inspection when the mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because of severe corrosion. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and that the vehicle should be taken back to the dealer where they could take pictures of the level of corrosion. As a result, they stated that the remedy specified on the recall should be sufficient enough to repair the corrosion. According to the dealer, the vehicle was unsafe to drive and should be taken off the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,793.updated 04/12/11*lj updated 01/13/2012 *ln
I was driving on a highway and the car was swaying at 25 mph, all of a sudden, something broke underneath, lost control of the car and threw me across three lanes and back. Was able to stop the car before crashing. Vehicle had to be towed. Mechanic told me frame completely rotted, impossible to weld. Stabilizer arm broke from rest of frame. Updated ivoq 10/18/10
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving at 50 mph when the rear end of the vehicle began leaning to the left, causing the vehicle to become difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the rear driver side frame was severely corroded. Parts of the frame had fractured from the vehicle as a result. The mechanic advised that the failure could not be repaired. The mechanic also recommended the contact having the vehicle destroyed due to the safety hazard of operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 114,149.updated 11/12/10 updated 11/24/10
Recall #00v058000, subject...rear axle: the vehicle has been to the dealer at least five times for repairs.each time the consumer brought the vehicle in, the mechanic couldn't find the problem. Vehicle is not under recall. *ph
Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving.dealer could not find anything, however problem persist.abs light comes on intermittently.dealer could not find a problem.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall (00v058) repair of the rear axle which was making the noise, returned after being repaired one day.*et
Vehicle has strong suspension vibration since brand new.vibration is present at speeds of 25mph & above, & becomes more pronounced as speed increases.have had tires balanced twice by 2 different dealers.original dealer also tried swapping tires & wheels with another new rodeo.goodyear store rebalanced & rotated tires on 3 occasions.nothing has helped.vehicle is unstable and very uncomfortable at highway speeds.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact received a recall letter regarding the suspension:rear ( 00v058000).the contact stated that the remedy repair stated in the recall letter does not remedy the issue.the contact stated that the manufacturer should replace the entire frame due to excessive corrosion on the frame of the vehicle.the contact stated that this was a safety issue that could lead to a crash. The failure mileage was 77,589. Updated 01/28/11 updated 02/07/11
Manufacturer's recall 00405800 concerning rear axle.consumer was informed thatdealership would performrepairs. Urged consumerto make an appointment for repairs on vehicle.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contac received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the actual frame of the vehicle was severely corroded, not just the mounting bracket. Due to the actual frame being severely corroded the recall remedy would not be sufficient in correcting the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.updated 03/08/11updated 03/09/11
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the rear bumper was hanging down on the passenger side due to rust and corrosion. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 153,000. The vin was not available.
Right rear shocks had to be replaced because of a big welding sputter.
After purchasing one lug nut and bolt to be replaced by tire kingdom, 15 other lug nuts and bolts broke off.i had to purchase additional lug nuts and bolts to be replaced.when i contacted dealer, (midway isuzu in miami) they informed me that this is a known defect of this vehicle but my basic warranty (3 years) is over and it is no longer covered.i purchased this vehicle used, with almost two years of use.i never received notification from isuzu that this is a common and well known defect of this model.i'm concerned that my safety may have been compromised and other owners of this model are also at risk.dt
While vehicle was being serviced for tire rotation and balancing.the lug bolt that holds the lug nut snapped off.the manager at tire kingdom has informed me that they have this kind of problem with isuzu's.he asked me to purchase the replacement part from the dealer and he will install it for free.i'm writing to you to report this just in case there is defect involved with these lug bolts.i am concerned since this is a key part of the tire and wheel assembly.please let me know if you need additional information or if there is a known defect.dt
The accident happened on highway i-35 in georgetown tx.the conditions were dry and very hot.about 115 degrees.when the tire seperated i lost complete control of the vehicle and it went into the median and flipped 3 to 4 times.the vehicle was totaled and the police were able toretrieve the seperated tread forme.( dot number: tire size: p215/75r15 )
While drivingconsumer started to apply brakes, and hit a small pothole. Brakes made a grinding noise, pedal went straight to the floor and vehicle didn't respond.hitcar in front.contacted dealer, said nothing waswrong with brakes.this happened again 27 jan 00.anytime while driving on an uneven surface the brakes works intermittently.just had the tires replaced.
Isuzu trailer harness kit (wiring). Srs coil assembly (steering column)--made grinding noise when turning. Antenna--bent.
Is the ignition switch in my isuzu the same as the one recalled by g.m.?it looks exactly like it.
If the sun is out instrument panel is unable to be seen. Dashboard is completely blocked to driver's vision. Dealer can't do anything.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle, feel extremely endangered in driving vehicle
Gas gauge internally adjusted.
When stopped at a light or stop sign truck idled and it felt like it would die. Check engine light came on. Took to dealer first time they could not duplicate problem. The next week was on tollway stop and go traffic again it felt like the truck would die and again the check engine light came on. Took to dealer again. Thet ran the car for 2 hours straight and drove car for 8 miles. Could not duplicate problem. The truck only had 10875 miles . Since that time has not happened again .when i stop the truck at lights sometimes it seems like the engine rmps go up and down and truck wants to die but the engine light has not gone on.regardingthe brakes one time when i first bought the car was driving 30 miles and hour to a stoplight. It felt like the brakes had no grip immediately. Took foot of brake and reapplyed and the truck stopped. Has not happened again. At the time i thought maybe this truck has a different feel than a car would have. This is my first suv. I have recently heard on the news about brake problems on this particular model. I drive children around in this car and have become very cautious at intersections. I feel there is a problem with this truck that can cause serious injury.i'm very concerned about my family's safety and about the people i could potentially hit if the brakes went out. I called the dealer to ask about information regarding this problem and was rudely told they had absolutely no idea what i was talking about. Any information about either of these problems would be greatly appreciated. Also i read there was a recall involving paint on the bumper being a problem. Have heard nothing from the dealer regarding this. I am very dissapointed with this vechicle. I am 42 years of age and have never had a vechicle i was afraid to drive.
Vehicle makes unusual sound.
Whenconsumer was driving vehicle shook and rattledalso,engine light came on and off. Temperature gauge would register hot, and cold back in forth. Dealership stated thatwarranty ran out, anddealership had acknowledgement ofproblem with recall.the head gasket and timing chain failed.the consumer had asked the manufacturer to do the repair on warranty.
Do not buy one!have had thevehicle 2 years and has been in shop 10 times for various reasons: electrical, strange noises from everywhere, check engine check light for no reason, valve noise(s) at 15k miles, recalls, etc.
Abs light on dash.
Rough idle & check engine light, stalling. Large crack dealer says sees many of these.
Immense amount of frame rust that has basically made the vehicle useless way before the end of its useful life. Has eaten away at the critical parts of the frame that has made it very unsafe and unusable to me. Had to get a new car as a result and now waiting to see what is going to be done if anything about truck. Would like to see the the frame fixed and the manufacture take responsibility for these malfunctions before someone gets killed or seriously injured!
I have a 1998 isuzu rodeo that was issued a recall for excessive corrosion on the rear lower link. This is not the only related problem. The rear section of the vehicle frame is rotting out as well. My rodeo has 80,000 miles and has absolutely zero body rust, yet the frame is experiencing excessive frame rot. A conversation with isuzu has lead nowhere. This could can be equally as dangerous because isuzu's remedy for the recall is to install a larger bracket over the original bracket, which is to be attached to an already deteriorating vehicle frame.
Brakes failed attempting to stop at sign while traveling over bumps in road/pedal went to floor/vehicle seemed to accelerate when brakes went to floor rather than slow down.
Clutch switch intermittantly fails to disengage cruise control.
While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle accelerated when taking off on a hill. Consumer applied the brakes, they went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
While driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surged forward and backwards which may cause a accident.dealer cannot determine the problem.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Abs system is engaging after vehicle has stopped which causes vehicle to lurch forward.over $1500 total brake repair so far on this vehicle and it still won't stop properly.
Pulled up to stop light and vehicle raced at high speed. Vehicle took off with foot on brakes. Needed to shift quickly into neutral to stop. Acceleration would kick it into another position. This has happened at 4 different times. Took vehicle to dealer, they could not detect a problem.
On numerous occasions, especially during the winter, the engine of my 5-speed 1998 isuzu rodeo has suddenly revved up to rpms of between 2500 and 4000 in neutral (between shifts and at stop signs and stoplights). It happens randomly; the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem and claims to have no knowledge of this problem, although i provided them with copies of numerous similar complaints from the nhtsa website. Moreover, on three occasions when taking my foot off the accelerator pedal (twice on exit ramps and once when approaching a stop sign), the engine has died while the vehicle was moving at speeds of around 35 mph.
While driving, if consumer takes foot of the accelerator it feels like the brake is on and vehicle almost comes to a complete stop.
Intermittently while driving inner city rush hour and applying the braking system, the vehicle will acclerate and lunge forward, almost causing an accident.cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide further information.
Vehicle accelerates to full throttle w/ no warning.multiple occurrences in both forward and reverse.manufacturer refuses to correct problem.
Vehicle experiences intermittent sudden acceleration, one incident resulting in collision.
While drivingdown a slight hill vehicle will accelerate.the only way vehicle will stop is whendriverpresses pedal all the way to thefloor.
Intermittently when applying brakesvehicle will accelerate forward andengine revs.dealer has inspected vehicle three times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Vehicle idles from 2700 to 3200 rmps while sitting, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate when clutch is released.
While applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Vehicle lunged forward suddenly & hit another vehicle.took vehicle to dealer & was informed that abs system was the cause, and dealer could not repair the problem. The consumer claims defective abs was the cause of the accident that occured.
Vehicle idles high,andthen takes off without prior warning.
Vehicle goes down the hill and can't stop, it accelerates. In order to stop vehicle, consumer has to cut car off or be on flat service.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions, one incident resulting in vehicle collision.
When coming to a stop, instead of the car braking, the engine revved and continued to move forward. This has happened 5 times, the last time i actually hit another car. I have taken it in for service, they never can duplicate the problem and say nothing is wrong. I am aware of the investigation going on into this problem with this make and model of car. Please feel free to contact me for additional information.
The contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo.while driving 3 mph, the engine raced to approximately 2,500-4,000 rpms.the contact stated that the vehicle sped out of control and flipped upside down.he sustained cuts and lacerations, difficulty breathing and was hospitalized for several days.the contacts wife received six stitches.he has not been able to speak with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.the vehicle is unable to be driven.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 58,000.updated 08/27/07
On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration due to accelerator/pedal sticking, on one occasion vehicle experienced property damage due to impact. However, consumer received service bulletin #sb98-02-l003 regarding the accelerator pedal failing,consumer experiencing the same failure.
Gas pedal broke off.
Gas pedal broke off.
Brakes squeal anytime they are applied. Gas pedal broke off. Gas pedal is a piece of flimsy plastic that snaps on and is very dangerous. Car vibrates at all speeds since purchase. The higher the speed the worse the vibration.
Accelerator pedal separated from the pedal linkage, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Rough idle & check engine light, stalling. Large crack dealer says sees many of these.
Engine idle was resolved by dealer. Problem valve cover leak. Shifter on natl backorder.
Idles rough.won't start-up, and stalls out.when at a complete stop vehicle idles rough and rpms race and will begin to stall out.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle, feel extremely endangered in driving vehicle
Heater box bracket is located directly above accelator pedal which is causing a interference whenapplying brakes, almost resulting in rearend collision,. Anufacturer claims it is part of factory design.
The heater/ac control under the dash heated up from an unknown heat source, causing the internal plasic parts holding the blower switch to either melt or soften to the point that the blower switch, which goes from zero to four (0-4), pushed in through the melted plastic and became inoperable.
Remote transmitter failed.
While driving power window on passenger's front was rolled down,this causeddoor to open. Onjune 16,2002driver's window was rolled down.driver's door opened. Dealer replaced the rotary and door handles.i
Power window went down but would not go back up.
1998 isuzu rodeo ls. Within a period of 3 months, both of the swivel type side rear view mirror assemblies have shown a defect which causes the internal spring mechanism to fail and render the units inoperable.the mirror cases come loose to the point of nearly falling off the base unit that is attached to the door.the left side was replaced 3 months ago.recently the same failure has happened to the right side assembly. *nlm
Sunroof deflector melted console latch twice.
While driving at 35 mph in a snow storm, consumer states' the windshield wipers suddenly stopped.consumer feels very lucky to have made it home safely.please provide any further information. Ts
1998 isuzu rodeo experienced brake failure. *mr the brakes were intermittent.the brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up.a few days later the abs light had come on.the problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced.the molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted.the consumer requested a buy back and or trade in. *scc
When traveling and upon making a gradual stop, consumer noticed complete brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced three brake sensors. Currently, the brake problem still exists, there is an intermittent noise coming from the front wheel hub, and door closure is a problem.owner is seeking repurchase of vehicle.*ml
Lug nut bolt sheared off.i saw where others had same problem so it may not have been the dealer who broke it.the dealer replaced it but used a lug nut which has already rusted.i haven't tried to take the rusty lug nut off so i don't know if the bolt is rusted too.i will have to replace the lug nut, at least, before it rusts onto bolt.this sounds very dangerous and now i am so paranoid about one of my wheels falling off while i am driving it that i have to check all four tires every time i drive the vehicle.with all the problems i've had with this vehicle, i am afraid to take it any further than the local area and after only 45,000 miles, i feel this vehicle is a money pit that is already used up.
Wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off, causing weel to fall off while driving.isuzu says it is a common problem but wount cover it due to being off warranty.
Cannot replace tires on the vehicle because the original lugs: nuts and posts are defective.
Very dissatisfied with vehicle. It''s has many problems from start.while driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surges forward. Car shimmy's with no available fix.vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases.the abs light illuminated and stayed on.the brake pedal never seems to go to the floor, it just gets sponging and you feel the abs pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down, causing extended stopping distance.fuel sending unit is operating erratically.gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel.after filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive a few miles it will drop and read empty.passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash. This rattle is very bothersome. Paid a lot of money for the dealership to fix problem, but the rattle was back soon after. The bolts came loose on passenger's side front door.wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off.glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and hard to open.
The tire lug nuts came of the tires and caused the tire to wobble. The ealer was notified. *nlm
State inspection found all four wheel lugs:nutscracked or broken.as a result, vehicle didn't pass local inspection. Dealer stated thiswas a common problem for this type of vehicle.
1998 isuzu rodeotruck was vibrating and the right front tire came off. *njthe consumer struck the pavement with the right front wheel hub. The police reported stated the lug nuts were not secured properly on the hub studs. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0519-91)letter updated 03/17/10
During routine tire rotation mechanic pointed out that 3 studs on right frontwheel broke. Dealer stated this was a common problem for this vehicle.
I purchased a 1998 isuzu rodeo from "van trow" motors, in jackson, mississippi, in september 2003.the right rear tire had a lug nut missing.the dealer said to just replace the lug bolt, that it had stripped.on 04 july, 2004, i had a flat on the left rear.replacing the tire, another one lug bolt stripped, and a lug nut from a different lug bolt stripped.i took my flat tire to walmart to have the flat repaired.they refused to work on the tire, stating walmart is not allowed to do any repairs of any kind on rodeos due to lug bolts and lug nuts stripping to such an extent they can not be held liable and this was a safety issue.1998 isuzu rodeos have an inherent defect in the wheel lug bolts.either the lugs or the lug nuts strip out when tightened by air tools or hand tightening, causing the tires to be driven on less then six lugs tightened.isuzu is aware of this, as walmart has a memo at every store, stating not to do any repair work on isuzu rodeos due to the lugs stripping.this is a major safety hazard, and the lugs should be recalled and replaced.
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