10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,661 miles

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problem #48

Feb 282017

Rodeo

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an unusual noise and noticed that the front body frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #47

Oct 262014

Rodeo

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving 20 mph and traveled over a pot hole when the rear control arm mount separated from the frame. The steering wheel became difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the frame assembly, suspension and alignment needed to be repaired. The failure had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

- Ballston Sta, NY, USA

problem #46

May 022014

Rodeo

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to swing 4 to 6 inches from left to right. The manufacturer was notified. A private mechanic stated that the bottom frame needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.

- Maryland Heights, MO, USA

problem #45

May 012012

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2000 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer sent correspondence regarding complaint sent to department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection concerning warranty agreement and falsely performed repairs the consumer was informed by a body shop, that the chassis was rusted and had holes on the back end of both sides of the chassis. The body shop stated the dealer only replaced parts, instead if replacing the entire chassis. The consumer believed the chassis was already damaged when the dealer inspected the vehicle, but they failed to disclose the information. The consumer referenced recall # 10V436000

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #44

Jan 122011

Rodeo

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the frame on the rear of the vehicle was rusted and corroded. In addition, when driving at least 25 mph or above, the rear end would sway abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vehicle was beyond repair and should be condemned. The manufacturer was notified who offered to buy back the vehicle from the contact. The failure mileage was 153,000.

- Peter Springs, MI, USA

problem #43

Jun 102011

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 169,452 miles
Got a recall from Isuzu about my 2000 Rodeo for spring shackle poss. Rusting. Took to them they returnde my call the next day and they told me to come and get my stuff out of it because they were condemming the Rodeo. When I got there my car was still on the rack and he showed me were 18 inches of the frame rail was rusted thru. They told me some one from Isuzu.would get a hold of me in a couple days. 10 days later there was a message on my phone. To please call them back about my Isuzu. When I called the told me the could offer $1006 for it. I've was a mechanic for 32 years and done all the repairs since I bought it in 2007. I was shocked. And mad. The guy I talked to told me to go get the car. I said it was condemned by Isuzu. He said that's ok they won't warranty anymore if I picked it up. Now I don't have a car because I'm on disabled and I can't afford a car payment. I have not taken any money from them and waiting for more money from them.

- Sunbury, OH, USA

problem #42

Jul 112011

Rodeo

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated excessive rust built up on the frame. The contact received a NHTSA recall notice 10V436000 (suspension:rear) and called the manufacturer for a appointment. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized repair location since there are no dealers in the area. The manufacturer offered to perform the remedy repair but the contact does not feel safe with the remedy repair of the vehicle due to the frame rust. The failure mileage was 126,000.

- Cleveland , OH, USA

problem #41

May 042010

Rodeo

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the entire bottom of the frame was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any additional assistance. The contact was advised that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) but only covered the repairs to the brackets if corrosion was present. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

- Springville , NY, USA

problem #40

Apr 132011

Rodeo

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the rear of the frame exhibited excessive rust. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) and was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because of the rust. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and stated that they would only repair the lower link brackets which was covered under the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Morrisonville, WI, USA

problem #39

Apr 082011

Rodeo

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) where the dealer replaced the lower brackets. After the repairs, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the filler tank was destroyed and the frame was completely corroded. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 106, 000.

- South Dartmouth, MA, USA

problem #38

Feb 012011

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
2000 Isuzu Rodeo recall no10V-436. Brackets installed by dealership; however, still feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the entire frame is rusted underneath. Have parked the vehicle.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #37

Mar 242011

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
I have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, I was online looking for a part to replace when I stumbled upon the newest recall of the rear mounting brackets rusting off of the frame. I immediately brought my car to the closest Isuzu service center without the recall letter that I am supposed to get from Isuzu, yet still haven't. the dealer brought my car in and within a 30min it was back out in the parking lot. The desk manager said I need a stage 4 repair for the brackets but then told me they would call when they had the availability; they said it would at least two months before they could fit me in! I asked if it was safe to drive and the guy simply said it should be alright, what kind of response is that. I took it to my mechanic who then put it up on the lift and the whole vehicle frame is rusted! there is no way new brackets are going to make anything better. Pieces of frame are just falling off my truck. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be fixed, just replacing the mounting brackets is absolutely pointless and doesn't address the real issue being the whole frame's defectiveness.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #36

Feb 162011

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 124,829 miles
Pulled out of the parking lot on my way to work and heard a very loud scraping noise. Drove about 100 feet down the road but my Rodeo began to fish tail and was not drivable. Pulled over and looked underneath to find the driver's side rear suspension bracket had completely broken off the frame. Called Isuzu recall number and was set up with a dealer 2 hours away and a tow truck came to pick up my Rodeo and bring it to be fixed at the dealership.

- Westfield, ME, USA

problem #35

Jul 012010

Rodeo

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for unrelated failures when the contact was informed that the under frame was severely corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired at an authorized dealer four times in the past for a corroded intake system and fuel tank filler neck. Due to the corrosion of the fuel tank filler neck the contact was no longer able to refuel the vehicle without gasoline spillage. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000.

- South Hampton, MA, USA

problem #34

Oct 182010

Rodeo

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. When the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame on the driver's side. The dealer advised that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage were 64,000.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #33

Oct 272010

Rodeo

  • miles
Have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo with 64,000 miles and in excellent visible shape; however, the frame is completely rusted out underneath and it is very dangerous to drive.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #32

Apr 262010

Rodeo

  • 132,800 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving 55 mph when part of the frame fractured rom the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The contact recently discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) but she was concerned that the repair would not be inadequate as the entire frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 132,800 and the current mileage was approximately 134,000.

- Arlington, VT, USA

problem #31

Jun 042010

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 93,033 miles
2000 Isuzu Rodeo ls mileage 93,033 purchased 7/2000 the frame is rotting away on the right side of the Rodeo the vehicle was rust proofed for the first 5 years by Z-bart till they closed down the frame has rotting away on the bottom flat of the frame tubbing. This is happening on the right (passenger) side, of the 2000 Rodeo. The area that has rotted away are as follow from the rear axel support to the front axel support, on the right side (passenger) frame arch of the left rear axel support by the fuel fill tube. The frame has been repaired by having 1/4" steel cut and welded into a "U" channel that fits around three sides of the exciting frame tubbing. Undercoating the inside of the U-channel before welding to the top of the frame tubbing that is still solid. This will reinforce the frame. The 1/4" steel is thicker than the original frame tubbing.

- Derry, PA, USA

problem #30

Oct 022010

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
Frame on vehicle rotting out at rear wheels.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

problem #29

Aug 222010

Rodeo

  • 145,585 miles
Vehicle frame rusted out. No events lead up to failure. Problem detected while driving. Vehicle felt as though it was swaying. Pulled over and saw that rear axle mount was detached from vehicle. Had to bring to professional welder. Repair cost in thousands. No guarantees of how long it will last as another failure is guaranteed. Serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by manufacture.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

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