10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #14

Oct 281998

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Applied brakes very hard, vehicle did not stop, resulting in a crash, also the transmission sometimes jerks and makes a distrubing noise when changing during acceleration, car also jers when put in reverse.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #13

Aug 162001

(reported on)

Rodeo 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Millis, MA, USA

problem #12

Jun 012000

Rodeo

  • miles
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash. Dealer needs to replace all the brake drums/lines including the rear braking system.

- Apo, AE, USA

problem #11

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 281999

Rodeo 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed while approaching an intersection causing the vehicle to enter the intersection and hit another car.

- Tinton Fal, NJ, USA

problem #9

Mar 071999

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
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 went all the way to the floor and the car lurched forward, striking another parked car. I clearly remember the brake pedal being depressed completely to 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.

- North Oaks, MN, USA

problem #8

Feb 061999

Rodeo

  • miles
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!

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #7

Nov 081998

Rodeo

  • miles
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 131998

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front disc brakes failed.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #5

Jan 191999

Rodeo

  • miles
At low speed 10-25mph, brake came with strong vibration but it cannot stop the vehicle

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 011998

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air in brake system causing them to fail.

- Virginia B, VA, USA

problem #3

Aug 011998

Rodeo

  • miles
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle crash.

- Rex, GA, USA

problem #2

Sep 231998

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After applying the brakes the vehicle will jerk and stop within a couple of feet of distance. Dealer was contacted.

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 191998

Rodeo

  • miles
Any time when applying 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.

- Cary, NC, USA