2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 012011

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes would not respond. The ABS warning light illuminated and there was a clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the master cylinder, rear calipers, front and rear brakes, and the rotors would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Summit, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 262012

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • miles
Frame of Isuzu Rodeo is rusted and rotten.. mechanics stated..gas tank is detached..shocks only thing holding Isuzu Rodeo up by an inch..non repairable.. non fixable and not safe to drive..repair was not able to be made..due to the condition of rusted frame and all off the above..not able to pass emissions..every part under vehicle rusted and falling apart..Isuzu well aware...we have complained direct to Isuzu company..we were directed to an official Isuzu mechanic..they could not believe what they saw..there after we were referred by mechanic to direct Isuzu company..we where told..there is a recall for a rusted bracket only..but the whole frame is rotten, rusted, non fixable, unsafe according to Isuzu mechanic..

- Norwich, CT, USA