10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 43 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 12 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,974 miles
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The accident occurred on the freeway, in heavy traffic. I slammed my brakes on, and I heard (and felt) the brakes lock-up, and then release (this felt like I was surging forward). It was when the brakes released that I hit the car in front of me.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Consumer was traveling approximately 35-40mph on wet pavement and ABS kicked in when brakes were applied, and rearended another vehicle. Mechanic turned rotors. A complaint was filed with manufacturer. But, ABS still kicks in on some surfaces. Consumer states that the problem is that when the ABS kicks in it is ineffective, consumer also states that the ABS keeps the wheels so far from lockup that the brakes do not slow the vehicle.
- Lenexa, KS, USA
Brakes failure occurs when braking while going over any type of bump such as any small bump in the road, speed bump, road drainage grate, etc.. at slow speeds (10-25 mph). This problem also occurs on wet roads. This has caused my vehicle to lurch forward into an intersection and narrowly miss rear-ending vehicles in front of me. When this issue occurs, the ABS takes over causing loss of brakes for 1-3 seconds and the vehicle continues to lurch forward. I'm afraid that this will result in an auto accident one of these days.
- Frisco, TX, USA
Brakes failure occurs when braking while going over any type of bump such as any small bump in the road, speed bump, road drainage grate, etc.. at slow speeds (10-25 mph). This problem also occurs on wet roads. This has caused my vehicle to lurch forward into an intersection and narrowly miss rear-ending vehicles in front of me. When this issue occurs, the ABS takes over causing loss of brakes for 1-3 seconds and the vehicle continues to lurch forward. I'm afraid that this will result in an auto accident one of these days.
- Frisco, TX, USA
I am scared every time I drive my vehicle. I have 3 kids and this is the family vehicle that we bought for a dependable safe car. Every time that I have to hit the brakes I wonder if the Rodeo will stop. I have drove through intersections and not stoped at stop signs. I have lost brakes on the wet roads and litteraly been scared to drive my Rodeo. I have shown the Isuzu central manager that the Rodeo does not stop at a certian stop sign and he still tells me that it is within normal limits. I don't know what to do at this point because I owe as much as the car is worth and I don't have the money to put up another down payment.
- Baytown, TX, USA
Brakes fail when applied on bumpy roads.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
When applying brakes in a driveway at 5mph brake pedal went further down than usual/ ABS light came on, and vehicle would not stop. Driver rearended another vehicle in driveway. Dealer has vehicle currently. Consumer states there was a groaning noise.
- Cranberry Township, PA, USA
Ea-99-008:brakes fail, pedal seems to go to floor, loud grinding sound, vehicle uncontrollable: When trying to stop, especially if road is rough or bumpy, press on the brakes, and brakes do not work properly, loud grinding sound is heard, cannot control vehicle, need to release brakes and hit them again several times. Entire vehicle shakes and won't stop correctly., feels like they are slipping, also, feels like it's accelerating. Several almost identical reports seen here: 859438,860577,860572*,745017,718235,719763,878859,876147,863414,742184,726114,859438,715231,708428,838578.
- Woburn, MA, USA
Consumer was at a stop light and light turned green consumer's vehicle was eight vehicle in line of traffic. There was a sudden stop, she applied brakes, and pedal went down to the floor. She pumped brakes twice. Also, hit vehicle in front of her because other vehicle wouldn't stop. Dealership was aware of problem.
- Gainsville, GA, USA
Experienced complete brake failures 3 times within 1 week; ABS light keeps going on and off; was driving less than 10 mph, heard a groaning noise from the engine area, could not press brake down (it seemd "locked"), had to pull up emergency brake to stop to prevent accidents, Isuzu service told me there was nothing wrong with brake system and said they could not "duplicate the problem"
- Elk Grove, CA, USA
My brakes have stopped working when I am braking and hit a bump. The brakes are also very soft and have to be pumped to insure that I have adequate braking power. My transmission slips after coming to a stop then starting forward again. Also, the entire vehicle has a vibration problem and is dangerously difficult to control in simple avoidable manuevers at 55 mph and higher.
- Metairie, LA, USA
When the brakes are engaged they slip and if going over any bump of any size the braking system locks/slips and you have no control of the vehicle. I htought maybe it was how I was applying the brakes and have had several drives test drive and it does the same thing to them. Also, another 1999 Rodeo owner said their's does the same thing and it is scary not know if they are going to stop you or if you are going to slide into path of oncoming traffice, etc..... Isuzu has a recall relating to lower back link and have had this work done.
- Mt. Vernon, OH, USA
On dry pavement while pulling into parking space consumer applied brakes and ABS activated, causing extended stopping distance, and hit another vehicle. ABS was acting when it should not.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Intermittent brake failure; when applying brakes, no braking action. Consumer can hear ABS system kicking in, but no braking action either.
- San Diego, CA, USA
The ABS air pump continues to run even with the key off. The battery cavle must be removed for it to stop. The parts person at the dealer said this was a major problem in 1998. He thought it was a recall problem but the service dept. Said it was not.
- Cartersville, GA, USA
Anti-lock brakes engage unnecessary at low speed causing near misses ( rearending, rolling into cross traffic, hitting pedestrians).
- Murray, UT, USA
Brakes: When coming to a stop light, stop sign or going over a bump at a relatively slow speed, there is a delay and brakes do not work. Brake is pushed down to the floor. The truck barely stops in time. Almost hit pedestrians twice due to brake failure! I'm afraid to drive my truck. Dealer tells me there is nothing wrong. Transmission: Car accelerates on its own sometimes. It revs high and has occasionally lunged forward while braking almost causing an accident. At this point, I don't want this truck anymore. There have been problems since I got it and two recalls already. The main reason is because I don't want to kill myself or someone else when brakes fail again!!!!
- San Diego, CA, USA
My daughter was driving the Rodeo on a clear night with clean roads. She was slowing down to stop at a stop light and the ABS kicked in. She heard a loud grinding noise which indicated the antilock brakes were on. She let up on the brake pedal and reapplied the brakes and got the same thing. She could not get stopped and ran into another car.
- Bloomington, IL, USA
ABS failed twice while driving through an intersection, brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop, consumer ended up hitting another vehicle, dealer could not determine cause, consumer states while driving over railroad tracks or bumps, the brakes give out.
- Carrollton, TX, USA
- North Attleboro, MA, USA