10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,357 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. While braking and attempting to stop the vehicle, acceleration occurs and the vehicle makes a grinding noise at the same time. The failure has been occurring for months. A new ABS was installed, but the grinding noise persists. The contact called the Isuzu manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic. The dealer suggested that the brake booster may have a hole in it and needed to be changed; however, this was not the case. The dealer stated that they could not remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
- Tampa, FL, USA
A brake problem that occurs when stepping on the brakes over bumps. The braking distance increases and could cause an accident if following another vehicle closely. And the fuel gauge does not work.
- Wylie, TX, USA
While driving at 15 mph and applying the brakes the pedal went all the way down resulting in extended stopping distance. As a result the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Two weeks prior to the accident the dealer replaced the rear brakes.
- Perris, CA, USA
I recently was involved in an accident that I could not avoid. 2 weeks prior to the accident I received a recall in the mail for my ABS module and brake system. Although my ABS light was already on I assumed the recall was why. I took it in, they supposedly fixed it. I guess I was wrong. I drove up and told the gentleman that my ABS light was still on, and I asked why he said that that wasn't part of the recall. My question is how can it not be part of the recall when it's part of the module. So I left it and decided to take it back when I can get the money to cover my co-pay. The I get in the accident, keep in mind that they just fixed my ABS system and brakes. It had rained and I tried to stop to keep from hitting someone. It didn't work, I've had vehicles with ABS before, so I know what they are suppose to do, and that didn't happen. I just slid and I mean slid into this guy. If the Isuzu place where I took my vehicle to get fixed would have been fixed right the first time, I could have avoided this whole situation. But instead I got this whole story about hooking it up to a diagnostic machine &there could have been 30-40 different things wrong with it, and that would cost me $180. But instead I took it for granted that they fixed the recall defect. That's only my first complaint, I have had numerous problems with my gas in this vehicle. I took it in 2-4 times to get it fixed and all they do is a visual inspection, and tell me nothing is wrong. There is when I use 1/4 tank of gas going 12 miles.
- Laporte, IN, USA
I have had the same problem every year with my air conditioner. The compressor has been replaced every time, twice last year with in 3 months of each other. They have replace the following parts as well gaskets, dryer, valves and cooling clutch. Now I have it in the shop again today. They could not find anything wrong at first except that I was low on freon and they said I should be adding each year. This is not right. Now they tell me they found a bad O ring that goes to the hose off the dryer from the air conditioner. I have to pay $100 for the extended warranty charge. I don't think I should even have to pay this.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
A faulty rear speed sensor caused the ABS light to illuminate while driving.
- Arnold, MD, USA
When the brakes were applied, the rear of the vehicle slid, as a result, the consumer rear ended another vehicle and none of the airbags deployed.
- Tyler, TX, USA
While driving the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle rolled to a stop.
- Metairie, LA, USA
While driving 25 mph the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor and as a result consumer hit another vehicle.
- Los Angelos, CA, USA
While traveling on a side street and he apply his brakes RPM went up 7000. And his vehicle would'nt stop the vehicle was in park and the vehicle started to vibrate and shake. The dealership is aware of the problem.
- La Quinta, CA, USA
- Davenport, IA, USA