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 | |
| 0204S003 | 04/01/2002 | 633944 | Replacement odometer programing. *jg | 09/26/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/11/2012 | 143000 | ||
| I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo used in april 2012, about a week after i had the vehicle it started stalling out while i was driving, loosing complete power for a few moments then would jerk and continue going. i also noticed when i would hit a small bump and try to apply the brakes i heard a grinding noise and it would not stop for a few feet, even with the brake all the way to the floor. also when i stop i hear a popping noise in the rear, everytime i stop. now the vehicle is completely dying at random times. it will die when i am on the interstate going a steady speed, or accelerating. also when i come close to a complete stop to turn the vehicle will die. i put it in neutral and it starts right back up and jerks while speeding up. i have almost t-boned someone due to the car dying and the loss of power steering. also i have almost been rear ended numerous times because of the car stalling out and also dying. also after having the car a couple weeks the speedometer and odometer quit working and the light for the speedometer will not work either. | |||
| 04/26/2011 | 86000 | ||
| Original owner of 2001 rodeo. received a recall notice for rear suspension lower link bracket. drivers side required installation of a bracket, passenger side was sprayed with wax. recall repair was completed circa 01/2011. took the car to an independent mechanic for brakes last week and was told that the frame is so rusted that it is not worth doing the brakes. mechanic stated that the vehicle would not pass its inspection as the frame is softened due to rusting and is unsafe (don't go on any long drives and think about a new car in the next couple of weeks). contacted isuzu and was told they have no further responsibility as they did everything they were supposed to under the recall agreement. i would like to better understand how the responsibility for rusted frames can be limited to such a small area of the frame component when it appears from the high number of filed complaints that this is a systemic frame rust issue and not simply a localized issue dealing with the rear lower suspension link. this rear suspension link is only the symptom of the actual problem. isuzu is taking the position that if the rust is not in that specific location, they have no responsibility beyond that. is the nhtsa pursuing this issue farther? vehicle is in excellent condition other than the frame. no rust on the body panels/sheet metal whatsoever. please advise, | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 615246 | 1 | |
| 2001 isuzu rodeo ls 3.2 v-4 2wd. crankshaft counter weight broke of ...lodging in the case wedging against the crankshaft, breaking the crankshaft in two and cracking the block. oil was full, coolant full,..removed engine and disassembled it, to find the broken crankshafta full rebuild of the engine with a used short block is now in effect. ( short block is the bottom engine as in block crankshaft pistons etc....not the top half) i am now going to replace all pistons, rings, water pump, oil pump, tensioner all gaskets, you name it. i can rebuild this better than isuzu ever intended to. *tr thanks alot isuzu | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 131000 | 1 | |
| 2001 isuzu rodeo - reduced power light came on and car would not go over 5 miles per hour. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 17000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle decelerated to about 5 mph and continued to coast at that speed. all of the warning lights on the instrument panel were illuminated. the contact drove onto the emergency lane and turned the vehicle off. when she attempted to restart the vehicle, the failure occurred again. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was recalibrated. the failure continued to occur and the vehicle was recalibrated thirty times with no resolution to the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 17,000. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. | |||
| 12/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have had many problems with this car. 1. servo valve 12/2005, 2. door lock, 2005, check engine light, gas meter problems, replace gas tank 1/2008, 3. replace alternator 9/2008, now my transmission is not working nor is my egr and evap sensor. i only have 58,000 miles on this car. also one of the oem brake pads fall out of the holding bracket and got stuck between the caliper and the rotor. nothing but problems with this suv. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 69000 | 2 | 07/05/2004 |
| The fuel sending unit on the '01 isuzu rodeo is faulty and causes the check engine light to come on and the gas gauge to work improperly. also, the transmission for the '01 rodeo appears to be structurally unsound for the engine. the transmission on my '01 rodeo, after 70,000 miles, has needed to be replaced. this truck has not been used for 4 wheel driving. though they recalled the '02 for the fuel sending unit they did not incorporate the '01 into that recall. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 45000 | 20 | 05/01/2002 |
| Intermittent problem since 45,000 miles. on automatic transmission, while in drive or from a stop, car does not accelerate despite pushing all the way down on the gas pedal. tried stopping car (to park and back to drive) but does not solve problem. seems to go away if i shift to gear 3 then back to drive. if left in drive, slowly drives five miles per hour for several blocks. only happens at low speeds, mostly when accelerating. took into dealer. could not diagnose problem due to not duplicatable problem. guessed that it was the inhibitor switch, but could not tell me for sure. spoke with isuzu and was instructed to do nothing until it breaks completely. no parts replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 1 | 04/07/2001 | |
| Vehicle was parked on level ground and was running, the transmission was in park and it disengaged and took off | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 5 | ||
| There is a loud groaning sound when making left turns and backing up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer 5 times and the dealer could not find a problem. on 21 may 2002 ,the check transmission light came on. the vehicle is at the dealership.*jb | |||
| 05/29/2001 | |||
| While traveling at approximately 40 mph engine check light came on and, engine suddenly stalled while approaching a red light. upon restarting vehicle, engine/transmission would not accelerate to any speed above 25 mph. dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not reproduce the problem or determine a cause. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 05/08/2001 | 5 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Engine dies, cruise control, engine & check light/transmission lights come on and backfires. random and frequent times. *ak | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 500 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Engine dies, cruise control & check transmission light comes on. random and frequent times | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 4 | ||
| Consumer states that clutch is failing. clutch was replaced three times so far. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 35000 | 1 | ||
| The clutch keeps going out and needs to be replaced. not from normal wear and tear.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 20000 | 01/06/2002 | |
| The commplaint is a drive shaft problem,izusu is also aware of the problem. they have issued a buletin to the dealers to the defect. the pblemm is that when you step onn the brake you feel a thump in the rear end of the car. there has to be wear and tear on the drive shaft spines or even the ubolts on the drive shaft. i was told by isuzu that there is a special stick grease that was developed by general motors that suppose to solve this problem. well! in my case it has not resolved the problemm as the vehicle has been back to the dealer 3 to 4 times for the same problem. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 20000 | 01/06/2002 | |
| The commplaint is a drive shaft problem,izusu is also aware of the problem. they have issued a buletin to the dealers to the defect. the pblemm is that when you step onn the brake you feel a thump in the rear end of the car. there has to be wear and tear on the drive shaft spines or even the ubolts on the drive shaft. i was told by isuzu that there is a special stick grease that was developed by general motors that suppose to solve this problem. well! in my case it has not resolved the problemm as the vehicle has been back to the dealer 3 to 4 times for the same problem. | |||
| 12/03/2001 | |||
| When coming to a stop there's a pop, and when taking off, there's a pop. consumer feels like something is shifting back and forth. can feel a bump when stopping and taking off. dealer insists it is normal. please provide any further information. *ak | |||