Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| IB0104S004 | 04/01/2001 | 621353 | Service information stating that if ignition coil #6 is incorrectly installed in any of the #1 through #5 cylinders, it may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on and set the p0300 engine misfire code. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| IB0104S001 | 02/01/2001 | 619827 | Service information regarding diagnostic trouble code p1340 ion sensing module cylinder id fault. | 07/02/2001 | |
| IB0004S009 | 12/01/2000 | 615683 | Some vehicles that have recently had the engine replaced with a long block will set code p1336 for tooth error correction. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| IB00S001 | 01/01/2000 | 610546 | Information bulletin introducing the new ion sense ignition (isi) for model year 2000 vehicles. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 50367 | ||
| At times when coming to a stop with foot on brake vehicle motor revs and lurches hard to keep stopped and you at times wind up in the middle of an intersection.i purchased the car from my sister because she was to scared to drive it. vehicle was taken to isuzu dealer twice but still has the problem | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. the contact observed smoke under the hood while driving 10 mph and immediately shut the engine off and got out of the vehicle. the fire department was called and by the time they arrived the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department confirmed that it was an electrical fire. the vehicle was destroyed. no one was injured and a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home so that a representative from the manufacturer could conduct an investigation. claim#10041003 was filed with the isuzu manufacturer. the failure mileage was 119,000. | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle vibrated and jerked when the brake pedal was depressed. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the front brakes were overheated and cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four separate occasions for identical failures. recently, the mechanic stated that the failures were related to a defect with the antilock brake system unit and electrical issues. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,313. | |||
| 01/29/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a fire erupted in the vehicle while driving. the vehicle had just been filled with fuel. while stopping at a stop light the vehicle began to hesitate as if it were going to stall. the fire was first noticed on the front passenger side. based on the fire departments investigation the fire started in the engine compartment. however, an arson investigator was contacted who determined the fire was electrical and started in an electrical box located near the battery. the vehicle was totaled as a result of the incident. the police were alerted but did not arrive on the scene. updated 04/04/06. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire on it's own. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the cause has not been determined at this time. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 6 | ||
| Check engine light comes on, gas gauge shows empty then goes up. check engine light goes on and off. vehicle runs fine. checked problem code at advance auto parts(free code check) says fuel level sensor a circuit high input. advance auto man says this is a common problem with isuzu vehicles and even the honda passport. have checked online message boards for the problem and it is a common problem. isuzu should be held responsible for manufacturing faulty gas sensors. i have a 2000 rodeo with only 63000 miles on it and i take care of it. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/29/2006 | 63400 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle would not start the battery was replaced. the battery looked swollen. while driving 45 mph, the check engine light and the abs warning light illuminated and the digital displays began flashing on the instrument panel, and the engine power slowed to 30 mph and below. after reaching the driveway, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. after towing the vehicle to the service dealer, an inspection identified the equipment failure to be the alternator and the wiring harness. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/29/2006 | 63400 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle would not start the battery was replaced. the battery looked swollen. while driving 45 mph, the check engine light and the abs warning light illuminated and the digital displays began flashing on the instrument panel, and the engine power slowed to 30 mph and below. after reaching the driveway, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. after towing the vehicle to the service dealer, an inspection identified the equipment failure to be the alternator and the wiring harness. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently the vehicle would not start properly and the consumer had to crank the vehicle several time before starting. the check engine light and the fuel light would illuminate after the vehicle was started and stay on momentary before it went out. dealer was not notified at this time. *nlm | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| My car has stalled on me several times. was serviced but still stalling in the midst of driving. while vehicle is running makes loud unfamillar noises. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 7 | 04/30/2000 | |
| 2000 isuzu rodeo (purchsed as new) -breaks needed to be replaced within first 2 years. -oil needs to be added every month. dealer could not find problem, said it was normal for isuzus. does not burn or leak. -stereo/6 cd changer needed to be replaced, broke. dealer said it was faulty. -windsheild wipers broke - electrical switch faulty -car stalled 2 x without any warning. one while driving 40mph and the other at a stop light. dealer said it was due to a bad egr valve ($450) -car pings constantly. dealer first recommended to use high grade gas- then about a year later said to use low grade gas b/c the high grade gas might have caused the egr valve problem! -transmission mode control switch broke. put in drive and dashboard said it was still in park, caused car to grind and buck forward. ($460) dealer said this is a common problem in izusu rodeo's. *ph | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/29/2006 | 63400 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle would not start the battery was replaced. the battery looked swollen. while driving 45 mph, the check engine light and the abs warning light illuminated and the digital displays began flashing on the instrument panel, and the engine power slowed to 30 mph and below. after reaching the driveway, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. after towing the vehicle to the service dealer, an inspection identified the equipment failure to be the alternator and the wiring harness. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| The light to makeup mirror on the passenger side flickers or doesn't turn on at all. not a big problem.. just makes the car seem imperfect.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 64000 | 12/16/2003 | |
| In december 2003 we purchased our 2000 issues rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. we followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. we had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local isuzu dealer. the vehicle passed. we then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. the vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. in another four thousand miles we had complete engine failure! there was no indication of service needed, no oil leaks, no red lights on the dash board, nothing! just a slight ticking noise and twenty miles later extreme engine failure, diagnosed as a major oil leak, a blown engine due to a definite internal problem. so, i have a properly maintained and documented isuzu, that i only drove for 9,000 miles, just outside of the second owner warranty of 60,000 miles. this vehicle is sitting in my front yard with the defective engine still in it. i'm demanding isuzu assist in a gesture of goodwill by replacing this defective engine in my isuzu with a new factory engine. if isuzu does not take advantage of my request i will demand my rights under the california lemon law that they buy this unsafe lemon back from me. i have done extensive research (this research also explained the occasional stalling we experienced) on isuzus and have confirmed a history of countless defects with these cars. this information can be verified on the nhtsa and the cas web sites. i urge anyone else encountering problems with their isuzus to document and follow through with your concerns through the appropriate channels .... nhtsa and cas. take advantage of the lemon law and demand your rights!!! *la | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 64000 | 1 | 12/16/2003 |
| In december 2003, we purchased our 2000 isuzu rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. we followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. we had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local isuzu dealer. the vehicle passed. we then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. the vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. in another four thousand miles we had complete engine failure!there was no indication of service needed, no oil leaks, no red lights on the dash board, nothing! just a slight ticking noise and twenty miles later extreme engine failure, diagnosed as a major oil leak, a blown engine due to a definite internal problem. so, i have a properly maintained and documented isuzu, that i only drove for 9,000 miles, just outside of the second owner warranty of 60,000 miles. this vehicle is sitting in my front yard with the defective engine still in it. i'm demanding isuzu assist in a gesture of goodwill by replacing this defective engine in my isuzu with a new factory engine. if isuzu does not take advantage of my request i will demand my rights under the california lemon law that they buy this unsafe lemon back from me. i have done extensive research (this research also explained the occasional stalling we experienced) on isuzus and have confirmed a history of countless defects with these cars. this information can be verified on the nhtsa and the cas web sites. i urge anyone else encountering problems with their isuzus to document and follow through with your concerns through the appropriate channels .... nhtsa and cas. take advantage of the lemon law and demand your rights!!! *la | |||