1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,792 miles

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problem #11

Feb 012011

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 130,793 miles
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 updated 01/13/2012

- West Halifax , VT, USA

problem #10

Oct 232010

Rodeo

  • miles
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!

- Exeter, NH, USA

problem #9

Apr 252003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
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.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #8

Apr 032001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
While traveling at any speed heard a loud rattling noise was coming from under dashboard. Consumer states the rattling sounds like the whole dash is coming loose or the air bag has come disconnected.

- Worley, ID, USA

problem #7

Oct 012000

Rodeo

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When consumer was driving vehicle shook and rattled also, engine light came on and off. Temperature gauge would register hot, and cold back in forth. Dealership stated that warranty ran out, and dealership had acknowledgement of problem with recall. The head gasket and timing chain failed. The consumer had asked the manufacturer to do the repair on warranty.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #6

Apr 202000

Rodeo

  • miles
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.

- Kosciusko, MS, USA

problem #5

Apr 172000

Rodeo

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph highway speed vehicle started jerking until it stopped by itself, and consumer was unable to accelerate.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

Dec 011999

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Suspension out of alignment.

- Fountain V, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 081999

Rodeo

  • miles
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#.

- Ashville, NC, USA

problem #1

Jun 021998

Rodeo

  • miles
Vibration felt throughout vehicle, brakes and steering wheel. Dealer stated that the wheels were unbalanced, but balancing the wheels did not fix the problem.

- San Antoni, TX, USA