Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SB0002S001 | 01/01/2000 | 610549 | A condition may exist where the p1441 evaporative emission code. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/03/2011 | 167000 | ||
| I have a 1999 isuzu rodeo 2.2l 4 cylinder model truck, and the fuel sending unit, 02 sensors and coolant temperature sensor have all gone bad. i have had to replace other sensors as well. spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix this truck. please let isuzu know that they need to be responsible for their actions, and fix these lemon vehicles. i am a college student and need this vehicle to get from school and back, and i'm not sure how many more fixes i will be able to afford. there are plenty more consumers on forums across the internet complaining of these vehicles, and are generally the same exact problems. why hasn't anything been done? | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 144000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number:10v436000 component:suspension:rear was performed on the vehicle, but the repair did not corrected the failure while driving at 55mph the fuel tank separated from the vehicle the fuel did not leak. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank bracket corroded. the manufacturer took a report 10277020. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 144,000. li | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 105000 | 1 | |
| After only having my rodeo for a few months my abs went bad but it was replaced by the dealer under warranty. then shortly after that the warranty ended and gas gauge would read empty but it was full, next i have to add oil to my car every two to three days because it burns oil really bad no leakage or nothing like that. now i have started adding anti-freeze the same amount of time. there are major tranmission problems with this car and from reading the internet it's not just my car it's isuzu. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Low fuel indicator is on constantly. has gotten worse over time as the gas gauge would work properly for the first 1/2 tank, but below 1/2 tank would simply show empty. now, after filling up with gas, still shows as empty with low fuel light on. *tr | |||
| 10/24/2001 | 22000 | 9999 | 11/11/1999 |
| Fuel level sensor in gas tank failed early in automobile's life. gas gauge used to read incorrectly, eventually not registering any gasoline at all (always on empty). this has caused automobile's check engine light to illuminate, though there is no true issue with the engine. this issue did not lead to any injuries, though could if there was a driver who was unaware of this problem (ie, running out of gas in unpopulated area, etc.). i am aware of a number of people who have complained (online and via phone) about this problem and do not understand why it has not been elevated to recall status as of yet. *nm | |||
| 01/04/2003 | 55000 | 1 | |
| At about 55,000 miles the gas gauge stopped functioning properly and accurately. it is completely unreliable, and i have to reset the trip meter each time i fill the vehicle up with gas. i thought it was just a fluke until my wife heard a work colleague on the telephone with isuzu complaining about the same issue with her rodeo as well (different model year). now i see in reviewing this website, that this is more than a coincidence. in addition, the check engine light is constantly on and off on the vehicle. i believe that this is due to the issue with the gas gage as well. according to my mechanic, it costs about $500 to repair this pr problem as the labor involved is quite extensive. *nm | |||
| 06/04/2006 | 60000 | 2 | 01/07/2003 |
| A brake problem that occurs when stepping on the brakes over bumps. the braking distance increases and could cause an accident if following another vehicle closely. and the fuel gauge does not work. *nm | |||
| 03/14/2006 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Fuel sending unit failed at 63000 miles. same description as the many other complaints i.e. empty light starts blinking or stays on when tank is at least 3/4 full and needle will drop to empty after a few miles after fill up. forced to either use trip odometer to tell when to refill or spend $500+ to repair sending unit and the fuel pump. very poor that isuzu won't address the problem. they need to take into consideration the many incidences that do not go reported to the nhtsa as well. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2005 | 48980 | 1 | 05/30/2003 |
| 1999 isuzu rodeo, ls, v6, 49,570 miles. fuel tank sensor sending faulty signal to dash board, gas guage. can have 1/2 tank, but receive flashing indicator of an empty tank. a cold start or a sharp turn causes indicator to drop to e (empty) mark. relying on tripometer at this time. research indicates fuel tank must be dropped for repair. *nm | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 40000 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Fuel sending unit failure at 40000 miles on 1999 isuzu rodeo | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 85000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 |
| The gas gauge reads the wrong reading. this causes the consumer to think they have a certain amount of gas when they have none. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 65000 | 1 | 06/11/1999 |
| 99 isuzu rodeo with 65000 miles on it. looks like fuel sending unit is not working properly. local dealership fully aware of problem, but no recall on it. estimate $500-600 to repair. wife with 1 year old in vehicle most of the time. think manufacturer should replace. several other friends have had same problem. called number to isuzu and had no help whatsoever. looks like they know of problem too, but won't stand up and do anything about it.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 60000 | ||
| I recently was involved in an accident that i could not avoid. 2 weeks prior to the accident i received a recall in the mail for my abs module and brake system. although my abs light was already on i assumed the recall was why. i took it in, they supposedly fixed it. i guess i was wrong. i drove up and told the gentleman that my abs light was still on, and i asked why he said that that wasn't part of the recall. my question is how can it not be part of the recall when it's part of the module. so i left it and decided to take it back when i can get the money to cover my co-pay. the i get in the accident, keep in mind that they just fixed my abs system and brakes. it had rained and i tried to stop to keep from hitting someone. it didn't work, i've had vehicles with abs before, so i know what they are suppose to do, and that didn't happen. i just slid and i mean slid into this guy. if the isuzu place where i took my vehicle to get fixed would have been fixed right the first time, i could have avoided this whole situation. but instead i got this whole story about hooking it up to a diagnostic machine &there could have been 30-40 different things wrong with it, and that would cost me $180.00. but instead i took it for granted that they fixed the recall defect. that's only my first complaint, i have had numerous problems with my gas in this vehicle. i took it in 2-4 times to get it fixed and all they do is a visual inspection, and tell me nothing is wrong. there is when i use 1/4 tank of gas going 12 miles. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 79000 | 1 | |
| Fax copy of email fm jerry bowers (tx) re the defective gas gauge on his 1999 isuzu rodeo.*mr when the mileage reached 79,000 miles the gas gauge became inoperative. consumer is requesting help in correcting the problem. *mr *nm *jb | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 50 | 03/15/1999 | |
| For the last 2-3 months any time the back of the car is inclined down, the empty fuel tank light activates and the gage moves down to the empty position. once the car is inclined forward or flat, the light turns off within a few seconds and within 1-3 minutes the gage moves back up. the gage is also slow to respond to filling, and in general not extremely accurate. i called the local dealer/service people, said the gage is acting odd, how much work is involved with troubleshooting the exact problem. they said, we know what it is, it is the sending unit that needs to be replaced. (requiring fuel tank & pump removal, etc...) if this problem is so prevalent that the service desk personnel know immediately what the problem is, obviously this is an extremely common failure and a defective part. *nlm | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 55000 | ||
| I own an isuzu rodeo 1999 the light for the abs system came on and does not go away plus i noticed somebody also has problems with the gasoline meter it happens that it does not register exactly how much gas in it and the light sometimes stays on plus the last one i have not see is the paint is cracked in the whole body is black. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | 03/20/2000 | |
| I was never informed of some recalls on my 1999 isuzu rodeo. i am having some of the problems stated in the description of the recalls. my abs brake light is going on and off and i am having some trouble stopping. my check engine light is coming on and when sitting still the car acts as though it is going to cut off. it is running really hard when i come to a stop. i believe that these have to do with the recall. another problem that i am having is my gas gauge is not registering how much gas is in the car and the gas light stays on constantly. i know that it is full because the gas pump stops. *nlm | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 1 | 07/10/2002 | |
| When i purchased the vehicle, at about 65,000 miles, the gasoline indicator did not work. i had to have the sending unit replaced, at a total cost of over $500. i don't believe this should have happened at this stage in the vehicle's life. i had thought to just use the trip odometer, until i ran out of gas two times - not a good situation for a woman alone. *nlm | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Gas reader is reading incorrectly. *ak. consumer states dealer told him that this has happened approximately 10 times already, something to do with instruments inside the fuel tank/not the instrument panel gauge. no idea how much gas is in tank now? consumer is concerned about the safety. *yd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that they are having problems with their antilock brakes and are unable to stop. nlm consumer adds the anti-lock brake light is on and found anti-lock brake sensor had failed. vehicle shuts off while driving. intake manifold gasket, #1 cylinder coil, pcm relay and crank sensor have been replaced. *tt | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| While driving, vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. dealer has been contacted. this has been an intermittent problem. *ak consumer states that the intake manifold gasket was replaced, consumer was informed that the gaskets would cause the vehicle to jerk or bump once the vehicle was warmed up. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/11/2003 | 1 | 04/20/2000 | |
| There was a few incidents. one day my two sisters where riding down the highway and out of no where my trunk window completely busted out. my sisters were terrified and luckily a cop pulled up. he told them that it look like someone had put tint over the heating wires that they use to defrost. being that i had bought it from a dealership they led me to believe that my tint was manufactured. i feel that i was ripped off from the company because they over charged me as well. when i bought my 99' isuzu rodeo it was for 21,995 when they finish my paper work i thought nothing about what they added on to my bill. years had went by and i decided to trade my vehicle in for a new model. some friendly salesmen from a isuzu dealership found out that i had been ripped off by the previous place that i purchased my vehicle from. i found out that they had charged me in all $34,00. on my receipt it said that i suppose to had, insurance and a whole lot of other things that i didn't even know about. i just felt so bad because i felt like they had took advantage of me because i was a woman. other things that i had to go through with my vehicle was paying constantly for it to get fixed. my axles and a whole lot of stuff. i received a recall in the mail saying recalling all 99' isuzu rodeo's and i also heard it on the news. but as much as i tried to get in touch with someone i never was able too. i really like how rodeos ride, how they look, i just like it all together. but what i had to go through these past 5 years have been terrifying. *jb | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 77000 | 2 | 09/10/2001 |
| The fuel gauge on our 1999 isuzu rodeo began flashing one day and then just quit working. the dealer told us that isuzu was aware of this problem with the 99 model but would not issue a recall because it was expensive to repair. this has since caused the check engine light to come on. we have to use the trip odometer to try and estimate how much fuel we have in the tank. you would think it would be less expensive to lose customers over something they know is defective. *jb | |||
| 09/18/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| We have had our isuzu rodeo for 2 months. we, my finacee and 5 yr old, were driving the vehicle when apparently the gas line to the main engine broke off. we had gas shooting every where. we were told by the tech's that the line apparently snapped off. that we might have hit a bump. i have filed a complaint with the bbb and i am in dispute with the dealership. we were told, by the fire department, that we were fortunate the suv did not explode. we wish to inform others of the possible defect that could save lives. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Slowly but surely, the fuel gauge stopped working. the defect is in the fuel sending unit and that part is not available for purchase. i had to replace the entire fuel pump. the problem, and somewhat of a safety concern is, you never know how much gas you have. i did run out of gas twice before having it replaced. once going up a hill... on a major road... what an experience. the other was also on a busy road. watching the speedometer never really seems to work. since this problem seems to occur on the majority of rodeo's during those years, i think it should be recalled (check msn auto, or just search isuzu rodeo reliability on google and you'll find hundreds of site with the same complaint). even my mechanic said he sees this problem all of the time. if isuzu has any plan of staying around in the us, they need to keep their current customers happy or they won't have any (because they don't do much advertising, so i don't see how they plan on getting new customers). *nm | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 1 | ||
| Recall 021-002 was done on the truck but the abs light continued to illuminate (isuzu rodeo). *bf while driving the fuel pump failed/sender assembly failed and caused the vehicle to shut off. *nm | |||
| 10/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| Fuel sending unit reacts to chemical additives over times and fails. this causes gas guage to read imporperly or not at all. this also causes the check engine light to appear. new sending unit needed and removal of gas tank necesary to replace unit. quoted at 500 dollars to replace the 36 dollar part.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Fuel sending unit failed at 63000 miles. same description as the many other complaints i.e. empty light starts blinking or stays on when tank is at least 3/4 full and needle will drop to empty after a few miles after fill up. forced to either use trip odometer to tell when to refill or spend $500+ to repair sending unit and the fuel pump. very poor that isuzu won't address the problem. they need to take into consideration the many incidences that do not go reported to the nhtsa as well.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| Fuel sending unit for 1999 isuzu rodeo. i do not know how much gas i have in my suv. i am a real estate agent and i drive all the time. i need to have a reliable signal for the gas.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 50000 | 03/18/2003 | |
| Bad sending unit on 1999 isuzu rodeo ls. leaving me not knowing how much fuel i actually have and caused vehicle to die out while driving. *nlm | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Fuel pump started making noise at 42000 miles isuzu said this problem can not be corrected, and that most people complain about this noise. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 15 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Engine --while driving (usually at speeds between 25 and 40 mph) and usually while turning the vehicle either right or left the engine will completly shut itself off. the warning lights kick on and the engine kicks off. on occasion, while parked or going into reverse the engine will do the exact same thing. i have noticed that while parked the rpm's seem to increase greatly before the vehicle shuts down. i have had the car repeatedly at the dealership however, they claim they can not fix the problem because they can't duplicate the problem while driving it. the problems seem to be random and do not always reoccur given the exact same conditions. it did happen yesterday and almost caused a major accident! an additional problem (not as severe) is that when at a stoplight the vehicle has a tendency to lunge forward a bit. (even though my foot is on the brake) it seems to me that both problems may be related (i.e. a fuel pump problem ?) however, i am currently driving a vehicle they claim they can't fix and i now consider extremely dangerous to drive. (to the point that it puts me in life threating situations if it dies while in another major intersection) *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dispute with regard to mechanical failure and negligent service performed on 1999 isuzu rodeo. *ph the vehicle appeared to have a common problem with the engine revving up and down erratically which caused the rpm's to race up and down while the vehicle surged in gear. the consumer stated the problem was corrected when the iac motor, sensor and asm switch was replaced. the vehicle had a strong fuel smell, it was discovered, the mechanic failed to replace two bolts which held a fuel bracket and hose on the back if the intake. after the constant surging of the vehicle over a long period of time, the transmission went out.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 19226 | 2 | ||
| Problems with vehicle's fuel injection system and abs. consumer had to pay over $500.00 in repairs for a part for the fuel injection. the consumer also had work done on the abs, because the light had came on again, the consumer just received a recall notice for abs, but the repairs had already been done. the consumer felt the dealer should reimburse her for cost of repairs. *mr *cb *jb *jb | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 7 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Car idles high, then stalls at all stops, and turns repaired 6 times. so far presently having same problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 04/25/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge not reading fuel system correctly. shows empty when reaching close to halfway. other reports list problem with fuel sending control unit contacts. unit and fuel system not covered under warranty. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fuel guage not working. around 65k miles my fuel guage stopped working. when i fill the car it will show as full but then after driving it will read as empty with the warning light. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 40000 | 300 | |
| 1999 izusu rodeo with multiple problems: ie: abs brake light won't go out. have had vehicle serviced however when coming to a stop, vehicle slides. gas gauge light won't go out...tank is full...repair price-crazy. high idle-foot on brake and vehicle lunges forward. while driving, vehicle picks up speed quickly. windshield wipers erratic-sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they just stop right in the middle of the window. all of these are safety issues. i'm finding that some owners fell under a recall to fix these items but i don't. i don't understand that. do i have to kill or be killed first especially with the breaking issues? *jb updated 10/23/07 *tr | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | 04/02/2003 | |
| Fuel sending unit/gas gauge light flashing empty when car is full of gas. abs light never goes out ...had recall repaired dash lights..car is in park but light on dash is in (n)..light on gear shift is dead rear winshield wiper just stopped working rubber seal around rear hatchback window dry rotted causing window to shatter and break while car was sitting in driveway. this is dangerous. car sliding through stop light when applying brakes to stop or when sitting still car will idle and cause car to move while foot is on brakes. humming/rattling sound coming from undercarriage of these complaints are posted on several complaint websites and they all pertain to my 1999 rodeo as well as thousands of others. my rodeo was purchased in 2003 and i was not aware of any recalls except for the abs one and i learned about that from a relative who has the same vehicle. if something breaks down or stops working on hers i can expect it to occur with mine or visa versa. something needs to be done..i will never recommend anyone to purchase an isizu rodeo if my life depended on it. everytime i take it to a mechanic there is a rodeo in the garage waiting to be worked on. the mechanic shakes his head.. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2006 | 160900 | 2 | 10/29/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph on normal road conditions, the fuel gauge suddenly dropped down to the empty indicator. this occurred on 2 occasions and the needle usually dropped to empty a few days after filling the tank with fuel. the service dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for 12/19/06. the problem recurred on 12/10/06. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the nhtsa. the contact encountered several complaints about this problem, and expressed concern that this was a safety issue that should be recalled. *ak | |||
| 03/12/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 07/20/2000 |
| Gasoline gauge has failed. it indicates an empty tank even when the tank has just been filled. also the low fuel indicator is blinking. apparently, this has occurred with numerous isuzu rodeos but isuzu refuses to acknowledge the problem. even though it occurred more than a year ago, i just became aware of this on-line complaint procedure. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 75000 | 1200 | 03/30/2001 |
| The check engine light remains on at all times and the gas gauge will not work accurately. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge no longer works. even if tank is full the gauge shows as zero. there are over 40+ complaints for this same issue. isuzu states they know of no issue. *jb | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge reading erratic and inaccurate. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 110000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge worked improperly. the needle moved without cause. the fuel gauge warning light came on when there was still fuel in the tank. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired . *ak | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge not working, which i understand is a very common problem. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 1 | 08/15/1999 | |
| Gas gauge has gone. horrible gas mileage since occurrence. it is obvious this is a problem by doing research and seeing the listings of complaints. *jb | |||
| 03/08/2002 | 60000 | 1 | 06/10/1999 |
| The fuel gauge does not function properly on my 1999 isuzu rodeo. based on my research, this is a result of a defective fuel sending unit that numerous other owners of these vehicles have experienced. this should be repaired under a recall, and presents a traffic safety concern if the vehicle were to run out of fuel while driving. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 90000 | 02/14/1999 | |
| Problems with the gas gauge reading incorrectly, gas light comes on and gauge shows empty when there is over a half a tank of gas. may fill up and the next day the gas tank show only a 1/4 tank will fluctuate when driving. sometimes has trouble with rough start. spoke with customer representative was told there were only 9 complaints listed under just fuel system however when i look up odi numbers i get at least 20 complaints talking about the same problem listed under fuel system under different sub-categories. each complaint has the same year and model car which doesn't seem to be a coincidence. the fuel sending unit is not a cheap repair. | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 06/12/2001 |
| Fuel gauge/sensor failure. fuel indicator displays incorrect amount of fuel. indicator reads that the tank is full immediately after filling, but becomes erratic at about 10 miles and then indicates an empty tank soon thereafter. fuel light also flashes on and off periodically. | |||
| 11/09/2004 | 69348 | 1 | 01/15/1999 |
| My fuel gauge has failed and i went to isuzu dealership and the ase mechanic told me he has replaced a ton of these and it would cost 800.00 dollars. i was upset and decided to research the problem and found many people expeirenced the same issue. isuzu is and has been aware of the problem and is taking advantage of the consumer.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge does not indicate properly. known issue with this model. *jb | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 04/12/2002 |
| Fuel gauge is malfunctioning and does not read amount of gas accurately, sometimes not at all. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | 08/23/1999 | |
| Gas guage on 1999 isuzu rodeo does not properly detect gas level. will fill tank completly and guage will read as empty. gas light stays on. problem has occured for a few months.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 08/20/2003 |
| Fuel gauge is not reading right stays on empty. failed at about 40k miles. appears this a very common problem with the isuzu rodeo. suv is out of warranty has not been repaired yet. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 50000 | 1 | |
| My 1999' isuzu rodeo sle fuel gauge failed giving inaccurate readings. ven at acceleration and at turns, it will indicate a lesser reading and will even light up the orange gas pump. a 12 gallon fuel in 21 gallon tank will be indicated as empty in my car. i guess as long there's no fatalities, nobody will act on it.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge is erratic and triggers check engine light. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 1999 rodeo for my wife when it was new. we now have 82,000 miles on the vehicle. the fuel sending unit went bad at just over 50,000 miles. i had an extended warranty but was told that the warranty wouldn't cover the repairs. this is not a safe thing for someone (especially a woman) to be driving around with a broken fuel gauge. this is a common problem with rodeo's and i cannot believe a recall has not occured yet. i hope the nhtsa will will help get isuzu to recall this problem. *ak | |||
| 06/08/2004 | 79000 | 20 | 08/22/2001 |
| At approximately 80,000 miles the gas gauge on the isuzu rodeo stops functioning. this is not an isolated problem, i ask every rodeo/honda passport owner that i meet if their gas gauge works. to date, i've asked approximately 20 individuals. all who own a rodeo or passport in the 80000 miles range have non-functioning gas gauges. this can't be coincidence, this can only be a manufacturing or component defect. i have not repaired the problem, so i would assume the faulty part/parts are still on the vehicle. this is a wide spread problem. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 45000 | 9 | |
| The classic fuel sending unit problem that thousands of rodeo owners (mine is a 1999) are complaining about. my problem started shortly after i had the car in for service around 45,000 miles. i was at first suspicous that the dealer broke it doing other repairs, but now i see that the problem is rampant and probably not related. the fuel guage is useless. i keep track using the odometer because repair cost is prohibitive, with no guarantee that it won't fail again. this is clearly a quality/engineering problem and a safety issue that isuzu should remedy. how can they recall 1998 and 2000 and skip 1999?*ak | |||
| 05/11/2004 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| The gas gage on my car reads empty after only driving about 90 to 100 miles on a full tank. after only 30 miles it reads half full. if i'm on an incline, no matter how much gas i have, the gas light will blink. this is obvioulsy a defect since others are having the same problem. regardless of the fact that i know how many miles my car can normally get on a full tank, it varies based on many different circumstances. needless to say, i'm always nervous that i'm out of gas! *ak | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 42000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| Gas gauge is reading the gas tank level incorrectly. after filling the tank with gas, the gas gauge will read empty. the gas level will fluctuate constantly from empty to full. i have talked to other owners that have experienced the same issue.*ak | |||
| 08/14/2003 | 70000 | 4 | 03/06/1999 |
| Fuel gauge failure, locked cd changer, rear wiper defect, passenger seat belt defect. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 53000 | 1 | |
| My 1999 isuzu rodeo has a defective fuel sending unit. i have now read countless postings on the internet about it. this seems to be a poor design on isuzu's behalf.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 08/11/2001 |
| 1999 isuzu rodeo. fuel gauge became eratic at 65,000 miles. based on all of the other complaints i've read about the same problem, it appears that isuzu has a defective part and should be forced to fix this problem through a recall.*ak | |||
| 01/06/2004 | 64000 | 1 | 10/15/2002 |
| Here we are again with this crazy fuel light. can have a full tank of gas and fuel light is gleaming and blinks empty. this is a safety hazard!!!!!. last week my wife ran out of gas doing 45 mph. you lose power steering and the possibility of locking your steering wheel causing a major accident. luckily she didn't hit anything. they need to fix this before someone gets hurt. i assure you that if my wife is the one to get hurt....lookout isuzu i'm taking everything........fix it now!!!!! *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 08/09/1999 |
| The vehicle fuel gauge system is not working properly. this problem started at 60,000 miles. it shows that the tank is empty after 10 gallon consumption. looks like isuzu used some cheap faulty component that doesn't last too long, and this should qualify for a recall. please advise. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Fuel sending unit failed at 63000 miles. same description as the many other complaints i.e. empty light starts blinking or stays on when tank is at least 3/4 full and needle will drop to empty after a few miles after fill up. forced to either use trip odometer to tell when to refill or spend $500+ to repair sending unit and the fuel pump. very poor that isuzu won't address the problem. they need to take into consideration the many incidences that do not go reported to the nhtsa as well.*ak | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 67850 | 2 | |
| While driving fuel gauge didn't work properly, fuel gauge indicated that fuel tank was full. two minutes later, fuel gauge showed the tank was empty. also, rear windshield wipers failed. dealer refused to repair vehicle due to expired warranty. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 65000 | 2 | 08/05/2000 |
| The gas gauge does not work any more and the rear wiper also stopped working. both seem to be common problems with the 1999 isuzu rodeo ls. *ak | |||
| 03/21/2004 | 112700 | 1 | 03/20/2004 |
| I have just purchased a 1999 isuzu rodeo for my college aged daughter. while driving back to school yesterday (290 mile drive), she discovered that this vehicle also has a fuel gauge that is not working properly. while this is not an immediate safety issue, the thought that my duaghter may become stranded (by running out of fuel) in a remote area, is a very real safety concern as far as i am concerned. in doing some research this morning, i have discovered that this seems to be an ongoing issue with isuzu rodeo's that is a known problem with the 1998 to 2000 year vehicles. this appears to be a classic case for a recall by the ntsb. without your involvement, i am sure that isuzu will not respond. your prompt attention to this matter would be appreciated. thanks!*ak | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 11/11/1999 |
| 1999 isuzu rodeo: fuel guage failure due to problematic fuel sending unit. the fuel guage is not functioning. the guage reads empty after driving less than 100 miles on a full tank of fuel. after driving 30 miles on a full tank, the guage says half empty. the engine also seems to have difficultly starting 80% of the time. *jb | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 09/25/1999 |
| Fuel guage is not working, it does not show how much gas in the tank! *ak | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 1 | 10/17/1999 | |
| Gas gauge does not provide accurate fuel levels, even when the tank is full. the fuel light comes on and goes off, so i've been trying to gas up every other day so i don't run out of gas like i did one morning just getting off the interstate. if this is a know problem with some of the isuzu rodeo's please let me know.*ak | |||
| 79000 | 1 | ||
| Email fm jerry bower (tx re the defective gas gauge on his 1999 isuzu rodeo, it stopped functioning at approximately 79,000 miles, reply attn james aldredge/austin district offs, dot/i#2004-4065. *ph *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 55000 | 1000 | 01/10/1999 |
| How many complaints need to be filed before the nhtsa finally steps in? the below complaints are not coincidences, it's a safety and integrity issue that needs to be resolved. we need the nhtsa to step in and make isuzu america do what is right and recall the faulty fuel sending unit. if this fails then a class action law suit against isuzu motors may be necessary. odi id number : 10010835 date of failure: october 15, 2002 odi id number : 10021048 date of failure: june 4, 2003 odi id number : 8008795 date of failure: april 15, 2002 odi id number : 10014145 date of failure: january 1, 2003 odi id number : 10018960 date of failure: january 28, 2003 odi id number : 10052993 date of failure: january 10, 2004 odi id number : 724341 date of failure: june 20, 2000 odi id number : 742458 date of failure: march 14, 2001 odi id number : 10014114 date of failure: april 1, 2003 odi id number : 10037492 date of failure: july 22, 2001 odi id number : 10042972 date of failure: april 30, 2002 odi id number : 10010835 date of failure: october 15, 2002 odi id number : 10029163 date of failure: february 17, 2003 odi id number : 10021048 date of failure: june 4, 2003 odi id number : 10041578 date of failure: september 20, 2003 odi id number : 10051208 date of failure: december 28, 2003 odi id number : 10054214 date of failure: january 14, 2004 odi id number : 10031134 date of failure: february 2, 2003 odi id number : 10030711 date of failure: january 1, 2000 odi id number : 10041156 date of failure: january 1, 2002 odi id number : 10016931 date of failure: may 5, 2002 odi id number : 10014145 date of failure: january 1, 2003 odi id number : 10018960 date of failure: january 28, 2003 odi id number : 10014114 date of failure: april 1, 2003 odi id number : 10020620 date of failure: april 4, 2003 odi id number : 10042944 date of failure: october 14, 2003 odi id number : 10054929 date of failure: january 1, 2004 . *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 65800 | 1 | 08/28/1999 |
| The gas gauge on my 99 rodeo is defective. i have 66,000 miles and the problem just began within the past couple of weeks. it constantly moves up and down, even after filling the tank. the gas warning light comes on and eventually starts to blink. i called my local dealer and was told it would cost between $400 and $500 to repair and that eventually this would trigger the check engine light. when the check engine light comes on, it will cost even more to repair. i was also told to make sure i refuel after 150 miles to ensure that the car does not break down. based on the number of consumer complaints, this is obviously a common problem and needs to be addressed. *la | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 02/21/1999 |
| I ran out of gas when my gauge said i had fuel left. i was stranded with children and had to wait until help came. the fuel gauge doesn't work properly. the indicator light will flash when there is a full tank, and the display for full or empty changes at its whim. this is a covered repair for 1998 and 2000, but not for 1999. why is isuzu not taking responsibility for this issue? it is clearly not safe to drive on the freeway if you can't tell how much fuel is in the tank. *cb | |||
| 01/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge faulty, causes check engine light to turn on. item should be recalled, has the potential to cause stranded drivers due to incorrect reading. *la | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 44568 | 1 | 09/02/1999 |
| The gasoline quantity indicator displays a lower fuel level than the actual amount in the tank. it also intermittently drops to empty and the low fuel warning lamp illuminates. our 1999 isuzu rodeo has just over 44,000 miles and is in mint condition. though this is not a safety concern, it does raise questions about product reliability and quality. there are numerous complaints on this website to indicate an investigation of this part is necessary, especially since the part alone lists for over $250, add in labor and the cost can easily exceed $500. this part should function quite a bit longer than four years since, on most vehicles, this parts last the entire life of the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 79000 | 2 | ||
| The gas gauge was inoperative and the front seat belts did not retract properly. *mr *scc *jb | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 44000 | 1 | 03/30/1999 |
| When my 1999 isuzu rodeo reached about 2 1/2 years old, the fuel gauge would change toward empty at a more rapid pace than when it was new. just before my warranty was up, the tank would read empty and would still have almost 10 gallons left. i reported this to my dealership who stated that there was a service bulletin on the 1998 models but not the 1999 and that this was common issue but not a warranty issue. 1 month after my warranty expired, the gauge quit altogether. i spoke with a different dealer who said they couldn't help me since my vehicle warranty had expired. *la | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 50000 | 4 | 12/02/2000 |
| The brake system on this vehicle has been worked on 4 times this year. they brakes are usually good for a couple of weeks. they brakes stop then jumps forward. just had the dealer repair the abs system 2 weeks ago now the brakes are squealing and going to the floor. just barely stops. have read over a hundred reviews about brake problems and also the gas gauge not working for the second time in 3 years. *la | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 1 | 09/27/1999 | |
| Lug stud broke while changing tire. similar to other complaints fuel system gauge defective. *la | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Sensors units had to replaced and overhead cam sensor. noticed it | |||
| 07/22/2001 | 38000 | 4 | 03/30/2001 |
| There are three problems with my 1999 isuzu rodeo. 1) the check engine light remains on almost continually. it was checked at royall isuzu in richmond, va, where they found the problem is the fuel sending unit. one other customer was there at the same time with the identical problem on her 1999 rodeo. the service manager said he is seeing an increasing number of rodeos with this problem. how am i to know if a true problem pops up with the vehicle or if the light is only on for the same? 2) one by one, the dashboard lights are failing. it started with the clock light and has now gone to the radio light. 3) in july 2001, three months after purchase (34,000 miles at time of used purchase) the clutch stopped working suddenly. the clutch fluid reservoir was completely empty. whitten isuzu in richmond, va, took three separate service trips to try to fix it. after the so-called repair, the problem seemed better. for the past several months, the fluid level slowly but steadily decreases so i continually add clutch fluid. now the clutch slips when accelerating in fifth gear. steady driving in fifth does not pose a problem but increasing speed such as uphill or to pass on the highway causes a sudden rise in rpm as the clutch slips. because i purchased it used, the warranty expired at 50,000 miles, so that's gone. it seems as if a problem addressed under warranty should still be repaired. i have given up on calling isuzu customer service as the calls are either not returned from voice mail or i am given a very brusque denial of even considering the problems. i love this vehicle and really enjoy it with the exception of the problems addressed above. i am the only driver and have kept it completely on schedule with oil changes, etc. i see on your complaint search that there are quite a few complaints about the fuel sending unit, so why does isuzu act as if they know of no others? the fuel gauge does not register correctly due to the sending unit.*ak | |||
| 02/02/2003 | 1 | 10/31/1999 | |
| I purchased a new 1999 rodeo which currently has approx. 50,745 miles. 2nd day of owning the vehicle, check engine light stayed on, took it to the dealership which fixed the problem; driving out of the lot for the second time, light came back on, took the dealership 1 week to try and figure out what was wrong with the car. fortunately, that problem was corrected. now, the fuel gauge indicator light continuously flashes or stays on when tank is full, making it very difficult to know how much gas is really in the tank. not to mention the anxiety trying to remember when i last filled the tank and how much fuel it took.car vibrates at speeds higher than 55mph steering wheel just shakes. problem with the anti lock braking system. while driving over wet surfaces or bumps, anti lock brakes seem to slide causing vehicle to continue to move after brake has been applied. timing belt was cracked and had to be replaced without ever receiving any notification from isuzu therefore, i had to absorb the cost of replacing a defective item originally installed by the manufacturer. hoping isuzu will reimburse. i have not received any recall notices since i purchased the vehicle in 1999. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 08/19/1999 | |
| Fuel tank sending unit is faulty. gas gauge does not correctly identify the fuel level in the tank. the online isuzu forum i participate in has shown that this problem is chronic since about 1996 in both the trooper and rodeo model vehicles.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2003 | 60000 | 100 | 10/07/2002 |
| I have a 99 rodeo ls w/63k on it. fuel gauge goes wacky when i fill it up and sometimes when ever it feels like it. i have to use the trip meter to gauge how much fuel i have left. the gauge usually starts to work again when i have 3/4 tank left.starting may take several times. i turn the key and hear a click then nothing. i usually have to press on the brakes or shift into drive and then back into park and it may start. wiper blades stop in mid windshield when using the intermittent setting. *ak i have printed the other complaints and found them useful. i will bring them to my dealer and complain to get them fixed. | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 03/10/1999 | ||
| Rodeo has 60,000 miles, at about 40,000 gas gauge quit working. at 30,000 abs unit had to be replaced now abs light is on all the time. also, the key has to be turned over several times before starting. clicking noise is all you get otherwise. dealer says all repairs are our responsibility and very costly. | |||
| 05/05/2002 | 65000 | 04/16/1999 | |
| At about 65,000 miles, the engine has been burning 1/2 quart of oil every 200-300 miles. not leaking onto the ground and do not see in the exhaust. anti-lock brake system (abs) light comes on and off when going over bumps. the abs sensor connection on the rear axle is always loose. gas gauge not reading proper level. have been through 5 in-dash cd changers. *tt | |||