10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 71,711 miles
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I bought my 2000 Rodeo new and it currently has 37000 actual miles. I recently saw rust in the driveway. I took this car to a Honda body shop to see the underbody. Before putting it on the lift they saw that the frame was excessively rusted. Once in the air they looked at the whole underside and said that the frame and the lower control arm were holed with rust. I asked if any of this was repairable.they said they would not do the work because they would not assume the liability of a serious accident. This vehicle had the fixes prescribed by campaign 10V-436 sb 10-11-S002A completed at sellers truck center in farmington hills, mi on September 9, 2011. This addressed the rear suspension but obviously the corrosion was so pervasive that this campaign was just a band-aid. As I read the various complaints on this site I strongly agree that these cars are a safety hazard and should be bought back by Isuzu and taken off the road. Like many others I have sidelined mine and been forced to buy another car to replace it way before it was necessary. Ironically, this car is in almost pristine condition from the body up. I have contacted Isuzu and received a letter in return in which they assert that they did everything they had to and that the original recall did not require more than dealing with the rear suspension and therefore I was out of luck. In the letter they said I could call for more information. I did and they offered to 'redo the procedures of the original recall.' When I pointed out that I have a car that is unsafe to drive and that the facility they wanted it taken to is an hour and a half away their comment was 'no one said you had to drive it. You could trailer it.' This isn't a good alternative either especially since I have a Honda dealer less than two miles from my house and the Honda passport suffered all the same
- Toledo, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle veered to the left independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
- Muskego, WI, USA
I think the time has come for the NHTSA to seriously consider getting the remaining Isuzu Rodeo's off the road - they are not safe. I like a majority of other Isuzu owners suffer from excessive corrosion all over the frame - I had the recall repair done and this was supposed to be treated but it has progressively gotten worse and now I am at the point where I have a reliable everyday car that starts up right away, runs well and cuts through the snow (4X4) but due to manufacturing errors now has a flaky, brittle hole ridden wheel well frame on both sides that will cause an accident after the wheel goes flipping off the car and causing it to flip over. Isuzu has turned a blind eye and won't take any calls (once you find them). A recall must be issued and make the manufacturer take responsibility for whatever shady processes they used on the assembly line. I am very upset that I need to go out and purchase a new car and that I have no value in this car due to the fact that I cannot sell an unsafe car. Make the manufacturer buy back these vehicles or recall them! too many complaints - and you cannot ignore the same repeated trend - everyone in the northeast has experienced this horrible pain!
- Lawrence, MA, USA
The suspension on my Isuzu Rodeo 2000 broke because of the corrosive frame underneath and it seems as if the metal used for the frame and suspension is part of a recall from what I'm seeing all over the internet so I ended up calling the deal ship and they want to do nothing for me and they tell me there are no active recalls at this time which makes absolutely no sense to me because the issue that I'm seeing with the recall just happen to me.
- New Britain, CT, USA
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
Submission from constituent re 2000 Isuzu Rodeo concerns ( photos enclosed). The consumer was recently informed, the vehicle had severe rusting and corrosion on the frame and it was unsafe to drive. The consumer referenced recall # 10V436000.
- Toledo, OH, USA
I purchased this vehicle on 08/06/2014...I was driving it home and it felt weird. The very next day I had our mechanics put it on the rack to take a look at the underside...I thought it was the transmission. I was in total disbelief at how rusted out and corroded the frame was. It is so bad it has actual holes in the frame from front to back. This car is unsafe and cannot be driven in its current condition. I would like Isuzu to purchase it back from me.
- Charleston, IL, USA
I was driving my husband to dialysis and the car felt different, thought maybe I had a flat tire or something, I didn't have a flat tire so it was windy and thought maybe wind was pushing me. It just felt funny and I was alarmed. The next day I was turning a corner at low rate of speed (thank god) and I heard a loud noise and scratching. I parked the vehicle and called a mechanic and took it there. The mechanic just told me today that he can't be driven it is a total loss the under carriage and suspension is completely rusted. I never recieved a recall notice and made aware, we could have been killed in an accident or hurt someone else. I am asking for relief and would like to know how to proceed. It not easy to just purchase another vehicle when you have a Isuzu Rodeo paid off. Please contact us.
- Peoria, IL, USA
As I was driving to work on 2/20/14 the lower rear end of my car started to make a loud clicking sound and as I started to slow down the rear end of my car underneath made a loud sound causing it to swerve quickly.it scared me because it felt like the back of the car was falling on top of the tiers (if that makes any sense) but that's how it felt due to the loud sound. So now I find out that this same problem is due to the poor work of Isuzu Rodeo, it seams that all 2000 Isuzu Rodeo's are under a recall, and I was never notified of this problem I'm a caregiver and now im unable to get to my patients because I don't have any transportation to and from work, I'm hoping and praying that someone in your jurisdiction can help me find a solution to this urgent mater, please some one needs to do something about this before someone drives one of these car's on the high way and people get hurt.if someone saw how corroded the rear suspension of my car is you wouldn't believe Isuzu is selling cars like this, ,I hope you can help me, please, please......!!!!!!!!!!!!
- New Haven, CT, USA
Isuzu is not honoring it's recalls. I bought a used Isuzu Rodeo when I called Isuzu in order to do the recalls they said my car had no recalls on filed based on my VIN#. since that call my rear bracket suspension has corroded and detached from the vehicle frame which could of killed me. According to the recall it says "a vehicle older than 10 years will be repaired for free only if it is brought to an Isuzu or Honda dealer within 12 months of notification". well I've never been notified of anything and Isuzu is refusing to do repairs. Even when I took the car to the Isuzu repair center they would not touch it or offer me any remedy? I incurred towing expenses, time off from work taking the car to the authorized repair center. Help a consumer out please. Let's do the right thing here. Isuzu should honor all it's recalls on my car.
- Delran, NJ, USA
Live in Massachusetts - have brackets from previous recall attached. Underneath vehicle is rapidly rotting - noticed rot beneath mounting brackets, and along frame behind tires around wheel wells. Rust everywhere and fear that the car is not safe to operate, vehicle is only 13 years old and rapid frame rust should not be occurring. Other problems - gas gauge not operating causing check engine light to come on whenever a turn is made. Cannot remove gas tank to fix issue as rust is too extensive.
- Lawrence, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a sudden loss of steering control as the rear driver's side bracket became detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and took it to an independent mechanic, who stated that the entire frame would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 10V436000 (suspension) however, the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Coshocton, OH, USA
I originally brought my vehicle into the dealership during the recall for inspection and recommendation of repair as I live in one of the states that was mentioned in the recall. At the time, my drivers rear bracket had detached and the recall was a flurry of angry vehicle owners. To be candid, although I suffer many problems of various sorts with the vehicle, it has always been a dependable one, especially being 4 wheel drive. I did get a remedy for the vehicle - they mounted these hulking brackets on both sides of the vehicle and applied some "special" coating - I was thankful that I didn't have to have my vehicle taken from me like so many others. I did have to bring it back to the dealership afterwards as they didn't install the gas filler neck the correct way and gas was leaking out everywhere each time I filled. I swear they caused a lot of other problems during the fixing of the vehicle - but cannot prove as such. I don't care for the fact that because they removed my exhaust my warranty for my exhaust system was voided - an extra cost I am still saving for repairing. But the real reason I write to complain is that the frame is rusting rapidly right underneath those new hulking brackets they installed - not sure where the "special" coating was done - but a flaking, hole ridden frame is now apparent and I'm not sure what remedy, if any can be taken. I certainly fall outside the terms set forth in the recall notice, yet, did in good faith bring it in for a repair that was performed - but, yet the frame continues to rust and quickly - should that be my responsibility? doesn't the consumer have a certain degree of trust by the manufacturer that the vehicle they bought "could" in fact last many many years if taken care of properly. I have done that - Isuzu has not met the ordinary expectations that a vehicle owner has. I want a solution to my problem.
- Lawrence, MA, USA
Spare tire dropped, rear frame broke off, bumper brackets broke off.
- New Carlisle, IN, USA
While traveling at approx. 15 miles an hour, I lost control of the rear of the vehicle.. it was traveling sideways. Upon inspection, I found that the rear suspension lower link bracket had tore from the frame. I did not receive a recall letter re: This matter. I had it towed to a dealership for examination. I will be contacting Isuzu on the next business day that they are open as this occurred over the weekend. It does not appear that this will be repairable due to the amount of rust and the fact that there is no frame left where the bracket tore from.
- East Rochester, NY, USA
Chassis its rusty all under the vehicle.
- Bridgeport Ct, CT, USA
Lost control of vehicle with no warning on the freeway during rush hour.. General Motors / Isuzu / Honda recall said it is the bracket detaching from the frame. It is not. The bracket pulled a piece of frame from my vehicle. The frames of these vehicles are the problem " not " the bracket. The bracket is in excellent condition as well as the weld to the piece of frame which was " tore " from the rest of the frame. These frames are collapsing, rusting out far before their time. NHTSA & Transport Canada both need to open an " new investigation " into the frames of these vehicles & what's in them, production & testing of the frames. General Motors also did not offer me a fair price for my vehicle and treated me in a terrible manner. It is still not resolved after 1 year & 4 months, nothing has been resolved !!! NHTSA & Transport Canada need to investigate these frames !
- Almonte On Can, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service when the contact was advised that both side mounting brackets were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the contact's VIN qualified for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:10V436000 (suspension:rear) but the recall campaign had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,492.
- Lowell, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while performing regular service, the mechanic test drove the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was shaking. The vehicle was inspected and the mechanic determined that the rear frame and stabilizer bar were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000....updated 10/03/12 the consumer stated that Isuzu would not assist with repairs because the vehicle was not apart of the recall. Updated 10/09/2012
- Escanaba, MI, USA
- Delphi, IN, USA