10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,219 miles

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problem #56

Dec 162019

Rodeo

  • 150,000 miles
While driving to work, vehicle started swaying in the back like it was hydroplaning. Same thing happened on way home. Didn't drive it during the next two days, same thing happened the next time. On fourth day, I noticed a bracket had come apart from the rusted frame. Car was bought in 2018, and am still paying for it. Did not know about the recall.

- Marietta, OH, USA

problem #55

Jul 012017

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • miles
2004 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to the shield that covers the plastic gas tank being rotted through. The consumer referenced recall 13V-547. The consumer requested to have the recall repair completed.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #54

Feb 162017

Rodeo

  • miles
Transmission slips and sometimes bang into gear. The shifter linkages get stuck and have to shut off car and put it in neutral to unjam shifter. When going to take off rear end jams up.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #53

Sep 222017

Rodeo

  • 155,000 miles
The vehicle rear suspension rusted to the point that while driving the stabilizing bar detatched while vehicle was on the road. The failure occured after recall repair was preformed 7 years earlier. At this point the izusu company is only willing to buy the vehicle back at $1888 us dollars thw vehicle only had 155000 mil4es and is 16 years old. The company inspecter stated that the recall fix was only a wax which I was never alerted to untill after the failure occured. I the company notified me of thr recall fix I would have taken the responsible steps to further reinforse vehicle suspenion as ti prevent an unsafe highway occuance.

- Oxford, OH, USA

problem #52

Mar 122017

Rodeo

  • 180,000 miles
Rear stabilizer bar fell off at frame because of rusting while driving.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

problem #51

Sep 132016

Rodeo

  • 130,000 miles
Rear suspension broke cause frame to twist. Front wheels went one way and back wheels went another way. I was on the freeway and the rear control arm on the drivers side broke, causing me to go into another lane. I was lucky and there was no vehicle in this lane. I was close to home and with my vehicle dog- trailing I was able to very slowly maneuver it home. It is useless and sitting in my garage at present

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #50

Jul 102016

Rodeo

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a routine inspection, the technician noticed that the frame under the rear of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Elgin, IL, USA

problem #49

May 052016

Rodeo

  • 189,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to fishtail into another lane without warning. The failure also occurred on the rear driver side. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

- Lagrange, KY, USA

problem #48

Sep 032015

Rodeo

  • 100,712 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly swerved out of control. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed severe corrosion on the passenger side subframe and that the rear suspension link bracket failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not alert the manufacturer or the dealer. The failure mileage was 100,712.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #47

Jun 182015

Rodeo

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle started to swerve from left to right and the contact could not control the vehicle. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle became difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the frame from the rear tires fractured and was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Methun, MA, USA

problem #46

Apr 292015

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle wandered out of lane and a loud popping noise emitted outside the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear passenger stabilizer bar fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 6/22/15 updated 9/18/15

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #45

Apr 032015

Rodeo

  • 165,400 miles
My friend [xxx] and I were returning home from shopping in town. Hit a small pothole on spring street in vernon, ct about 5 pm. Took a left turn down a hill and heard scraping sound outside the car.I pulled over and stopped the vehicle, engaged the emergency brake and examined the wheels. The rear left tire was scraping against the mud guard. I was within.2 mi. From home and drove there slowly and carefully and parked the vehicle. On closer inspection we discovered that the shock/strut had separated from the frame, and that both parts were badly rusted. Since the left rear wheel is not safely connected to the frame, my steering was affected, especially when braking. Thank god this did not happen at high speed on the highway or involve injuries or an accident. My blind wife and I are both disabled on ssd and do not have the means to fix or replace this vehicle. Other than this incident, the vehicle is in great condition. Please help us get our safe transportation resolved. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #44

Dec 252014

Rodeo

  • miles
2001 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle bracket and frame rust issues. The consumer stated the bracket and frame that held the rear end of the vehicle in place, rusted through and became detached. The consumer was informed a recall was issued for the exact issue. The consumer stated he was not informed of the recall. The reason given was the vehicle was registered in Arizona, a state that did not use chemicals during the winter road prep. The consumer was also informed, the recall expired ten years ago. Updated 05/13/15.

- Bethlehem, CT, USA

problem #43

Sep 142012

Rodeo

  • 13,600 miles
Left rear frame rusted through evidentially the person new of the problem now I have no title and they stole my trade of a 95 Lexus GS300.

- Warrenton , MO, USA

problem #42

Oct 182014

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 139,000 miles
Had my oil changed & asked my mechanic to check the frame as it had a previous recall on it. Following is description from mechanics invoice: "frame is weak on left side from recall repair to rear bumper. On right side in the wheel well area both sides look ok where rear axle hooks to frame:" The body is in good condition with very little rust. In the event of a rear end collision it could be very serious as numerous places in frame you can poke your finger through. Back to my complaint:this is very disappointing to me as I really like my Rodeo & have had no other real issues with it. I drive my grandchildren to school everyday & haul them around on numerous occasions & this makes me very nervous that the vehicle could be unsafe! clearly there is a defect in the frame because it makes no sense that the body is in such good shape & the frame is falling apart.

- Muscoda, WI, USA

problem #41

Nov 122013

Rodeo

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that he was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension). The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

- Deerfield, WI, USA

problem #40

Apr 102014

Rodeo

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that there was a loud popping noise while traveling 20 mph and that the entire rear sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V436000 (suspension). The approximate failure and current mileage was 157,000.

- Atchison , KS, USA

problem #39

Jan 152014

Rodeo

  • 78,000 miles
Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called Isuzu and they told me there was a recall on it. They gave me the name of a dealer near me they said the car can not be fixed. They said if the car is hit from behind it would just fold or the suspension will just give out and you will not be able to control the car. Its been two weeks and I'm getting the run around from the dealer and Isuzu. I am now out of a car. If the gas gauge didn't break I would not have even known about this and could have killed someone on the road. Isuzu should be standing behind these cars!!!!

- Saddle Brook, NJ, USA

problem #38

Jan 182014

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
Frame is extremely corroded behind the rear axle. So extensive that I do not want to drive it. I had it towed to Isuzu repair shop over a year ago under the recall. They sprayed the control arms in front of the rear axle with a rust inhibitor. At that time I asked about the rear of the frame as it had many holes in it. I was told it was not covered. I took the spare tire off to change a tire the other day and looking up I noticed that the frame is literally missing in the rear on both sides. I do not know what is holding the rear of the vehicle on.

- Belmont, MA, USA

problem #37

Nov 012013

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle left rear mounting point bracket failure. The consumer stated the left rear mounting point bracket failed on his vehicle, and he spent 1,100 to repair the problem. Isuzu denied reimbursement, as the repair occurred after the recall notice was issued.

- Litchfield, CT, USA

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