Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0505004 | 05/01/2005 | 10015817 | Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. update *sc | 08/12/2005 | |
| 0201S001 | 04/01/2001 | 633996 | Mounting position of speedometer driven gear bushing work shop manual revision. *jg | 09/26/2002 | |
| 0204S003 | 04/01/2002 | 633944 | Replacement odometer programing. *jg | 09/26/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0305S001 | 05/01/2003 | 0205S003 | 10001770 | Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt | 06/25/2003 |
| 0205S003 | 12/01/2002 | 10000816 | Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 is set in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt | 04/01/2003 | |
| SB0105S001 | 05/01/2001 | 621394 | Some v6 models with transmission serial numbers 4754596 - 5831756 may experience leakage in the area of overfill plug and oil drain plug. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| 9805L002 | 07/01/1998 | 602262 | Workshop manual revisions on automatic transmission (4l30-e). *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| IB0004S005 | 12/01/2000 | 615678 | This bulletin provides information on the p1640 and p1650 output drive codes which refer to output driver circuit conditions related to the pcm. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| SB0005S002 | 04/01/2000 | 612581 | Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmission (serial number 5504006 - 5570892) may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp on and tech-ii indicates the presence of torque converter (diagnostic trouble code 1870) on. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | |||||
| SB9907S001 | 02/01/1999 | 604564 | A condition may exist where evidence of leaking differential lubricant on the exterior surface of the rear axle housing, and rear brake dust shield. *tt | 05/05/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE98054 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 10/09/1998 | 02/18/1999 | BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Complaints alle that the honda passport (the honda passport and isuzu rodeo are similar vehicles, both manufactured by isuzu) accelerator pedal separates from the pedal linkage. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/14/2009 | 120419 | 1 | |
| The transmission begin to skate and only stay in use the reverse and the winter drive form. the car was checked and the oil level are in good standing. later after two days all drive forms stay in blank. i put the car in drive 1 and the car no response in any drive form. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 69000 | 1 | 10/10/2001 |
| Transmission failure. cracked output shaft from transmission. replaced with a new 2 piece transmission shaft. however, even though isuzu knows about this, hence the recommendation of the new 2 piece shaft, i had to pay for all repairs myself, over 2000 dollars | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| I have continually replaced major parts on my vehicle since owning it. from the electrical system, transmission, fuel pump, etc.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving. dealer could not find anything, however problem persist. abs light comes on intermittently. dealer could not find a problem. *tt | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 06/04/1998 | ||
| Applied brakes very hard, vehicle did not stop, resulting in a crash, also the transmission sometimes jerks and makes a distrubing noise when changing during acceleration, car also jers when put in reverse. | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| We have experienced several problems with this vehicle, the major problems have included the muffler system being replaced, front crank and rear main seals leaking and being replaced, transmission being toally replaced at 57k and now our timing belt has snapped causing $4,000 in damage to the motor. owner's manual states that timing belt does not need to be checked until 75k the vehicle only has 67k. we lost the transmission and the motor on i-20 in louisiana going at a rate of 70mph, both times being left stranded on the interstate early in the am. both incidents have put my family in danger and i honestly believe that if either had occurred later in the day it would have resulted in an accident.*ak | |||
| 11/06/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle has a low and high shifter when traveling. vehicle will slow down without prior warning. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1998 | |||
| Transmission is in winter mode. transmission can be in standard mode and vehicle will not accelerate, incident occurs intermittently. dealer contacted several times, and cannot remedy problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1999 | |||
| The two rear tires were warped and threads were coming apart, and 2 rear rims were bent which may have caused a loss of vehicle control. every time the vehicle started or stopped, it would jerk forward. also, won't go out of park position, and brakes were grinding. please provide further information and vin#. | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Transmission slipping and makes clunking noise whenever consumer shifts into drive. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still unresolved. *ak | |||
| 10 | |||
| When driving at approximately 50-55 mph the fifth gear will pop into neutral intermittently which could result in an accident. dealer cannot determine defect. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 100 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| I emailed isuzu regarding problem - got form letter saying to contact dealer. dealer has been no help, and that's why i went to isuzu in the first place. hard copy letter being sent to isuzu, dealership, and nhtsa today. 4-wd repeatedly fails to engage at any speed. dealership claims they can not reproduce, though i have driven it into the garage twice this winter with it failing. they did tell me that they had trouble above parking lot speeds but meets manufacturer specifications since they could get it to engage eventually. when i push the button, at any speed, the light just flashes. this happens almost always first thing in the morning, and about 50% of the time otherwise. (the car is kept in a garage overnight so it isn't a temperature thing). they did mention that it has been a problem for other owners. i believe it is a safety issue since i bought this vehicle to be safe driving in snow, and without the 4wd, it's a rear-wheel drive vehicle and a menace on less-than-perfect roads. the dealership also told me that after i reach 60,000 miles, that there will be no coverage under warranty, even though this has been documented for over a year.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Left rear axle lateral link bolt fell off causing the vehicle to wander while driving.*et | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Received recall notice 00v058000 in mail & contacted the dealership. was informed that no parts were available for the rear axle. the parts were on national back order. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/28/1997 | ||
| Rear axel leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 ) | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 5 | 05/12/1998 | ||
| When traveling and upon making a gradual stop, consumer noticed complete brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced three brake sensors. currently, the brake problem still exists, there is an intermittent noise coming from the front wheel hub, and door closure is a problem. owner is seeking repurchase of vehicle. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 4 | 02/01/1998 | |
| The 1998 isuzu rodeo was purchased in february 1998 and began to have problems june 22, 1998. the problem was the driveshaft and a worn/loose internal yoke. the symptoms were/and still are the drive shaft slamming foreward and backward at every stopping of the vehicle or forward motion from a stopped position. many times at sudden stops the vehicle has violently jerked forward and someday may cause an accident. we ahve ahs the vehicle serviced for this problem at falore lincoln mercury isuzu in san jose, california (twice), dismissed as no problem at all at chapman isuzu in tempe, arizona and serviced twice at pitre isuzu in scottsdale, arizona (the first time they admitted there was a problem and the second time they made adjustments and said there was no problem and that what i was experiencing was just a normal characteristic of the 1998 rodeos. in 1999 i filed a complaint with the better business bureau - they said i had too many miles on the vehicle (36,000) to have isuzu buy it back or have an isuzu dealer replace. no one associated with isuzu wants to admit to this problem yet they continue to fix it again and again. today is january 31, 2000 and i need to make another appointment at pitre isuzu in scottsdale, arizona to have this same problem corrected again. hope you can help. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/28/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle will jerk and switch from 1st gear to 2nd gear causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. *mr | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| 2 times vehicle left me & my 6 year old twins stranded on dark dangerous hwys. on 2nd engine- and now possibly 2nd transmission? 1-28-99 incident scary- smoke and burning smell. all of sudden-no warning. suv rolled to stop on pavement, unable to shift into any gear. had to allow grade of road to roll me backwards in n off the pavement and into dirt shoulder to safety. suv out of service to date-23 days. dealer does not know what is wrong-can't indicate problem. no one hurt, yet. | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 1 | 03/06/1998 | |
| Transmission would not shift/slipping | |||