The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and going uphill when the lower link bracket fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a welding shop where the technician advised that the vehicle frame was severely corroded. The technician also stated that he was unable to locate the metal link needed to weld the link bracket back onto the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear). The dealer advised that the repair would not remedy the failure of the vehicle due to the extent of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would repurchase the vehicle if it was beyond repair. The vehicle was not repaired and was left with the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- New Hampton, NH, USA

Received a recall for rear suspension brackets. When vehicle was taken to Isuzu service center, was told the frame was so rusted they are unable to repair the rear brackets and it was an unsafe vehicle.

- Darlington, IN, USA

I have already received a recall notice from Isuzu for the recall on the suspension bracket being broken from the frame, and was told we would be having our cars purchased back at fair market value. Now that they have my vehicle they say they will offer me the cost of the repair as the vehicle will not be safe after the installation of the bracket they propose fixes the issue. This car almost killed me when the bracket became disconnected from the frame and now they say if I don't take the $1500 they are going to install the bracket and give my car back, although it will not be safely drivable. I bought this from a local garage for a fair price and had no indication of the failure I was about to encounter. My complaint is for the companies handling of the recall and manipulation of the words in the recall to say that all they are responsible for is the bracket when clearly the issue is far greater than that. I would like to talk to someone about the problem as I seem to have limited time to decide even though they were allowed 60 days I am not ! I think it is a great idea to buy these back but not forcing us to take half of the fair market value. My car was a daily driver registered and inspected everything in working order until the link separation. At that time I parked it on the side of my yard where it sat for 9 months until it was picked up by Isuzu. I have over $2500 into it, not including my labor and felt a good 4X4 was atleast worth that. I am in no position to hire an attorney on my own and feel they are not treating people as they should. I have looked at several Rodeos at dealer lots that are going to break the link, and found most of the frames are like mine, rotting from the inside out ! that needs to be the recall before someone dies. I think the issue with the frame needs to be covered by the recall as the sheetmetal floor just next to the rotted frame is good as new..... please review the wording in this recall and the frames in question.

- New Hampton , NH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall 10V436000 (suspension: Rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The contact was also told they would not be able to perform the remedy due to excessive corrosion of the frame. An alternative remedy was supposed to be offered, per the terms of the recall, but the manufacturer refused. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Salem, MA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after taking her vehicle in for recall (10V436000- suspension:rear) the dealer informed her that the vehicle was unable to be repaired due to the excessive corrosion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Freemont, OH, USA

Isuzu's letter dated November 4, 2010 ([xxx], vehicle compliance) for Isuzu Rodeo recall 10V-436 appears to erroneously omit my vehicle's VIN which was manufactured on 1/13/1998 and shipped to original dealer in Massachusetts. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Groveland, MA, USA

Drivers side top shock plate rotted out, shock came loose and broke brake line also put hole in gas fill pipe.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo in April of this year I was driving on rte 104 in new hampton nh at or about 7:30 am. I was accelerating up hill when the rear of the Rodeo on the drivers side suddenly lifted up and put the Rodeo into a hard left turn, into oncoming traffic at a point in the road that has a rising speed limit to 50 mph. I reacted as quickly as I could and let off the accelerator and turned hard right. I missed the on coming 10 wheel dump truck by mere inches with his horn blasting at me and the pick up truck behind me locked up there brakes and almost ran into me. I slowed and pulled as far as I could off the road as there was not too much room. I got it trailered to a shop where we discovered the lower suspension link had broken from the frame. This is a dangerous situation and in no way represents the condition of the rest of my vehicle. I understand that it is not a new car but there are alot of these on the road and I feel, looking at my frame that it has rusted from the inside out and is truly difficult to detect until it is too far gone. After having this car on a lift and seeing what appears to be small surface rust spots is actually crumbling away from the inside. I have seen some recall info on the issue that I have, although I have received no notice as of yet I feel the issue is worse than described. I have looked at a few at dealers and in local parking lots and they look like mine. I have also felt that most of them were in good shape otherwise and the few people I spoke to were unaware of any issue. My $3000 Rodeo now sits in my back yard as I feel it is too unsafe to repair without a new frame and not worth the cost of replacement.

- New Hampton, NH, USA

The frame and rear suspension on my vehicle has cracked while driving at 25 mph. I believe it was during a turn when I felt a shudder that was abnormal and when I stopped and looked at the underside of the rear of the car, I saw the frame box and housing for the rear suspension coil on the driver's side had snapped. My vehicle body is 99% rust free but the frame is completely rusted through and at some places perforations can be seen. Slight pressure on the frame with your finger can bend the metal.

- Newton, MA, USA

Extreme rust on rear truck frame near the attachment point for the rear axle. Sent truck in to the dealer for an unrelated repair, and the dealer looked for and found this issue. They reported to me that "the vehicle is unsafe to drive" on the bill. The rear frame is brittle to the point that you can "poke holes in it with your finger." (dealer's words). I've also been told that it is unrepairable.

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

I also recently experienced the same problem with my Rodeo Isuzu. I was driving through town on my lunch break when I suddenly heard a metal 'popping' sound. I listened again and could not hear or feel anything. A few minutes later I lost control of my steering, fishtailing down a hill. There was really no where to pull off and I was about a quarter mile from my work's parking lot so I drove slowly, about 5 mph back to the parking lot (shaking). It was very frightening but fortunately I was not on a highway going 60 mph or I could have been seriously injured or worse, injured somebody else! my husband arrived and looked under the Rodeo and was shocked to see the underneath frame had been completely rusted out with the rear stabilizer bar detached from the frame. We took the vehicle to a frame specialist only to find the car is not repairable and virtually worth $0. it is a 1999 Rodeo lse and I bought it used but have had it for 9 years and it is still in great shape. The body is perfect and have had no problems with the vehicle at all. I have attached photos for your review. I am very disappointed to find I have to scrap this vehicle. I am not sure what the next step is, could you please reply. We are filing a complaint with Isuzu as well as filling out your questionnaire. I hope to hear from somebody soon. I need to know if it is important to keep the vehicle until this issue is resolved?

- Mount Pleasant, PA, USA

Frame rust.

- Lowell, MA, USA

This car is a lemon. There seem to be major electrical issues. The dash lights are going out, there is a problem with the power shift indicator - the car can be in "drive", yet the indicator will have "neutral" displayed. This causes the car to jerk while shifting. The rear suspension has a vibrating sound no one has figured out......the dealer claims the suspension is fine. In addittion, the rear drum brakes continually go out.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

Consumer states prior to purchasing vehicle he was not notified about recall(00V058000) and to his knowledge this problem has not been fixed.

- Floral Park, NY, USA

Real axle blew out causing vehicle to crash, there was a recall 00V058000 that consumer was never made aware of.

- Howell, NJ, USA