Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01I002000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | I | 06/22/2001 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 05/29/2001 | 06/05/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0301S002 | 05/01/2003 | 10001772 | Throttle body mounting bolt torque specifications. *tt | 06/25/2003 | |
| IB0101S002 | 06/01/2001 | 621368 | Subject regarding hec engine timing belt scrapping. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| IB0104S002 | 03/01/2001 | 621343 | Subject regarding p0337 crankshaft position sensor circuit low input correction. *tt | 09/17/2001 | |
| IB00S005 | 02/01/2000 | 614139 | This information bulletin outlines the proper steps to index the camshafts with the crankshaft for vehicles equipped with direct attack dohc 3.2l / 3.5l v6 engine. in the event that camshaft timing has been disrupted, due to timing belt b | 09/29/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| IB0101S001 | 06/01/2001 | 621366 | Service information regarding diagnostic trouble code p1340 ion sensing module cylinder id fault. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| SB0001S005 | 04/01/2000 | 612584 | Experiencing intermittent rough idle and / or the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0174, or p1171. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| SB0001S003 | 03/01/2000 | 612596 | On some vehicles within vin y4300787 / 74400051, the engine mounts may not isolat engine vibration. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0303S001 | 01/01/2003 | 10013600 | Evaporative emission control system. *eh | 04/22/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/01/2009 | |||
| 2000 isuzu rodeo hard to start and will stall at red lights or going down the road, no one can find out why, | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming one quart of oil per week. the oil was not leaking nor mixing with any other fluids but would burn off when transferred through the cylinders. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the failure could potentially cause the engine to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the engine later failed. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated their vehicle is burning 1 quart of oil a week. the oil is not leaking or mixing with the anti-freeze or transmission fluid, but it burns off when being transferred through the cylinders. the contact had the vehicle inspected by their mechanic and the stated the engine oil is burning off and it could cause the engine to lock up. the contact stated the engine has since lockup. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 123,000.rl | |||
| 07/22/2008 | 149000 | 1 | |
| Our 2000 isuzu rodeo 3.5 l v6 habitually burns oil. has done so for years have found hundreds of similar posts about the same thing. engine just blew up due to the engine being low on oil. modest estimates put repair bills in the $4000-$5000 range (more than the car is worth). isuzu acknowledges that a design flaw is the root cause of the issue and has released a service bulletin and will repair the problem if under warranty but has failed to release a full recall to help those of us who are out of warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 77000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. the contact smelled the radiator burning. a mechanic stated that the thermostat failed. isuzu stated that the thermostat, water pump, and oil seals needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,090. while idling at a stop sign, the vehicle shut down and would not restart. the vehicle had to be towed. currently, the vehicle will not start and the diagnosis was that the trolley failed and caused the timing chain to come off the engine. the failure caused the engine to expand. the contact was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01i002000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). the current and failure mileages were 77,000. | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| It had been less than 5000 miles since the last oil change. the truck started making a really loud clicking noise, then stalled minutes later. a rod was thrown through the block, and 2 pistons were destroyed. it cost about $6000, which the warranty company only paid half. they replaced it with a used engine, and i am already having problems with oil consumption. *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 1 | 05/10/2000 | |
| There is no incident (the incident date listed is actually the date of purchase), however. description incomplete. *ak i own a 2000 isuzu rodeo and have never received any information about recalls on my vehicle. i was informed that a recent recall was announced in reference to the braking system. also, i found on the internet, information about the following recalls: air bags frontal - recall # 02v213000 - date of recall: 08/09/02 engine & engine cooling - recall # 01i002000 - date of recall: 06/05/01 air bags frontal - recall # 01v055000 - date of recall: 02/28/01 i never received any recall notices and feel that since my vehicle has not been checked for the above problems, it may be unsafe. please advise as to what i should do next. | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 62000 | 6 | |
| While driving fuel does not register. the gauge stays on empty. also, oil does not flow through to the engine . while driving at 65 mph the engine completely blew up. consumer took vehicle to dealer several times. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Ehicle stalled at various speeds. taken to dealer for check up several times, but the cause was undetermined.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 36000 | 4 | 03/11/2004 |
| An ongoing intermittent problem with engine stalling when slowing down to a stop or accelerating from a stop position. vehicle would intermittently restart at times or not at all until the next day. vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem each time.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/12/2007 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. while driving various speeds over a bump, the contact noticed that the transmission and cruise control indicators would illuminate on the instrument panel. on occasion, the vehicle will suddenly shut off when driving over a bump. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 02/04/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 06/15/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a two lane road the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined the engine wiring harness failed and it was replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. updated 06/07/2006. *ak *ts | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 1 | 10/10/1993 | |
| While traveling 70 mph on the interstate i began hearing a knocking sound but did not loose power. i pulled over at next exit and as i pulled over the oil light came on. i checked the oil and it had none i recently had the oil changed. i have heard of multiple complaints of this and i will probably have to buy a new engine. i've also had transmission problems, the check engine light comes on, and i recently had the fuel gauge fixed, in all, i'd say the isuzu rodeo has given me many problems. thank you isuzu manufacturers for the constant problems i have to face with this rodeo. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 29900 | 03/23/2003 | |
| I have had to repeatedly put oil in my 2000 isuzu rodeo. there is no engine leaks. yet, it burns oil. the engine light only comes on when the engine is bone dry. in reading online forums, i was directed to place a complaint with this organization and also found out that i am not the only one with this problem but isuzu is aware of this situation and does nothing to take of care of it or their customers! | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 55000 | 8 | 04/03/2000 |
| I bought this car used with 50128 miles in april 3, 2004. on, july 12, 2004 around 55000 miles. i stopped and let the car running for 3 mins. i came back and the fuel sensor low light was flashing and the car said i was empty, but i knew i wasn't because i just filled the tank up that day. i started going and the fuel sensor said i had all my gas back. after that, everyday, the sensor will say low fuel after the sensor has passed 3/4 of a tank. on, july 15, when the fuel light comes on for sometime the check engine light will come on and stay on until i fill the gas tank up and drive for several miles. i am going to take it to my mechanic and maybe the dealership where i bought the car to solve this problem. *la | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 46318 | 20 | |
| Vehicle continues to stall, checked transmission. and cruise set light come on seconds before vehicle stops. at first it happened a couple of times a months, then weekly, then almost daily. mechanics could not duplicate problem. vehicle stalled on may 28, 2004 directly infront of isuzu dealership! service manager coasted the car into the shop. supposidly a code appeared and i was told it was the egr valve. it cost close to $500 to repair. exactly one week later car stalled again. the vehicle is very dangerous to drive due to the excessive stalling. it has stalled on the interstate, at stop signs, and on busy highways.*ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 35950 | 1 | 10/02/2000 |
| I purchased the vehicle used in october of 2002. it has 23000+ miles on it. it currently has 35000+ miles on it and the engine is clicking. the dealership notified me that the engine is no good. not only did the engine go bad, but we've been putting oil in the engine like mad. i think we've purchased 6 quarts of oil in the 8 month period and there is no leak and isuzu states this is normal. also at just over 30000 miles the abs light came on. the intake gasket had to be replaced 1 month after purchase and that in turn caused one of the valves (egr i think) to need replaced as well. *nlm | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 10 | 4 | 10/30/2000 |
| Vehicle is very unstable due to insufficent dampening of the supension, dealer says this there is no problem. truck will bottom out on slight bumps, and bounce up and down as if you were in a boat, the suspension parts are inferior compared to the weight of the vehicle. condition is very unsafe and could cause loss of control in certain driving situations. bounce = loss of tread contact to pavement = loss of control. all tires/points of supension (springs/shocks) have the same problem. would not reccomend this vehicle to anyone other than a pirate, as they are used to the heaving and yawing of a ship.-----------catalitic converter / engine ~ catalitic converter was glowing red one day (with the usual check engine light) jiffylube employee in the pit pointed this problem out to me, laughing and saying it was right next to the gas line, which could cause a fire. dealer replaced cat and now the truch hesitates/sputters in first gear and even more so in second gear.----------------seatbelt~on passender side binds up without provocation, limiting movement of passenger from the sholder, dealer said it was normal but it is not like the drivers side seatbelt tension that binds when there is actualy a stronger force opposing it. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 66540 | 1 | 02/03/2000 |
| The fuel gauge did not work. *jb the check engine light remained on. the consumer didn't know how much fuel was in the tank or if there were problems with the engine. *scc *jb | |||
| 03/11/2003 | 1 | 04/03/2001 | |
| Vehicle is using what some mechanics and non-mechanics consider excessive oil usage for a 2000 isuzu rodeo. currently my vehicle is using 1. 80 quarts of oil between oil changes, when it gets changed every 3000 miles. both isuzu and the dealership consider this normal. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| After replacing the body mounts, balancing and rotating the tires twice, replacing all 4 tires, and 3 alingments, the vehicle still pulled to the right and had front end and rear end vibrations. we prevailed at bbb arbitration and in dec. 2000 the mfg. repurchased the vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Bought used 2000 isuzu rodeo 2 years ago only having 30,000 miles on it, since i bought it i have put oil in it about every 2 weeks, no leaks, just always seeming to be low. a week ago it just stopped, towing it to a garage only to find out it lost oil pressure which caused it to stop. the end result is it needs a new engine and it only has 50,000 miles on it. i do not have 7000 dollars to fix this problem and am at a loss as to what to do, on top of a car payment on top of it. is there any recall or help i can get from the manufacturer? *nm | |||
| 06/15/2002 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph heard a popping sound, motor shut off. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated vehicle was out of oil. consumer stated oil was put in vehicle regularly. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated while driving, there was a noise and then the engine stalled.*jb | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving at approximately 40mph vehicle stalled in middle of traffic. had no warning. was able to restart after awhile. took vehicle to dealership to check. mechanic indicated intake gasket needed to be replaced. however, failed to solve problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| We are constantly adding oil to the vehicle within a months time no oil will measure on the dipstick and there are no signs of leakage. when the truck reaches over 50mph the vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right everytime | |||
| 08/16/2001 | |||
| Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning at various speeds. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle will stall out without prior notice. dashboard light will come on/ transmission and cruise lights also on. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle will stall when slowing down to come to a stop. this has happened numerous times, up to 12 times in one day. *ak the dealer blames the problem on bad gas but the vehicle was stalling to a point it was unsafe and dangerous. *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| While making a stop and without any indication vehicle would stall. *ak the stalling had resulted in several close misses and the vehicle was dangerous to drive. *yh | |||
| 04/29/2000 | 1 | 04/10/2000 | |
| Since ownership the check engine light continually comes on, dealership repaired several times, however continues to illuminate constantly, possible engine failure. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. while having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for unrelated failures the contact was told the frame under the vehicle was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the vehicle was repaired at an authorized dealer 4 times in the past for a corroded intake system and the fuel tank filler neck was also corroded. due to the corrosion of the fuel tank filler neck she was unable to refuel the vehicle without gasoline spilling. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000. sm. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 14000 | 1 | |
| Problems with 2000 rodeo's emission control system.*mr *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 10 | 4 | 10/30/2000 |
| Vehicle is very unstable due to insufficent dampening of the supension, dealer says this there is no problem. truck will bottom out on slight bumps, and bounce up and down as if you were in a boat, the suspension parts are inferior compared to the weight of the vehicle. condition is very unsafe and could cause loss of control in certain driving situations. bounce = loss of tread contact to pavement = loss of control. all tires/points of supension (springs/shocks) have the same problem. would not reccomend this vehicle to anyone other than a pirate, as they are used to the heaving and yawing of a ship.-----------catalitic converter / engine ~ catalitic converter was glowing red one day (with the usual check engine light) jiffylube employee in the pit pointed this problem out to me, laughing and saying it was right next to the gas line, which could cause a fire. dealer replaced cat and now the truch hesitates/sputters in first gear and even more so in second gear.----------------seatbelt~on passender side binds up without provocation, limiting movement of passenger from the sholder, dealer said it was normal but it is not like the drivers side seatbelt tension that binds when there is actualy a stronger force opposing it. | |||
| 03/04/2001 | |||
| In july 2000 consumer heard a pinging noise, and dealer discovered that catalytic converter and muffler needed to be replaced. in mar 2001, while driving 45 mph consumer heard a pinging sound, and noticed smoke coming from floor board near drivers feet.. it was a smoldering fire that burned a whole in floorboard. dealer found catalytic converter had gotten so hot it started a fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving at approximately 40mph vehicle stalled in middle of traffic. had no warning. was able to restart after awhile. took vehicle to dealership to check. mechanic indicated intake gasket needed to be replaced. however, failed to solve problem. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2001 | |||
| In july 2000 consumer heard a pinging noise, and dealer discovered that catalytic converter and muffler needed to be replaced. in mar 2001, while driving 45 mph consumer heard a pinging sound, and noticed smoke coming from floor board near drivers feet.. it was a smoldering fire that burned a whole in floorboard. dealer found catalytic converter had gotten so hot it started a fire. *ak | |||