Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| IB0110S001 | 03/01/2001 | 621348 | Information regarding sector shaft alignment on the steering rack assembly. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 144000 | ||
| Have own our isuze rodeo for four years. we received the rust recall back in 2010 and had the recall work performed. the isuze dealer installed the stabilizing brackets on the rear suspension, due to the excessive amount of rust. now, today as i am paying a mechanic for a new starter, he informs me the there are large holes in the front and back part of the frame. he also said it was unsafe to drive. the isuze dealer never told us about the excessive rust on the vehicle when the recall work was performed.this is my kids car and i won't alow them to drive it anymore. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 14400 | ||
| We own a 2001 isuzu rodeo with 144000 miles on it. we received a recall notice for excessive rust on rear suspension. we had the isuzu dealer complete the recall work of installing stabilizer brackets, is was due to the excessive amount of rust. however, we were never informed of any additional rust throughout the rest of the frme in the front and back. today, we had the rodeo in to have a new starter put in and the mechanic tell us that the car is not safe to drive. this is my son's car and he is in college and does not have a way of getting to class, any longer. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 144000 | ||
| Have own our isuze rodeo for four years. we received the rust recall back in 2010 and had the recall work performed. the isuze dealer installed the stabilizing brackets on the rear suspension, due to the excessive amount of rust. now, today as i am paying a mechanic for a new starter, he informs me the there are large holes in the front and back part of the frame. he also said it was unsafe to drive. the isuze dealer never told us about the excessive rust on the vehicle when the recall work was performed.this is my kids car and i won't alow them to drive it anymore. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 14400 | ||
| We own a 2001 isuzu rodeo with 144000 miles on it. we received a recall notice for excessive rust on rear suspension. we had the isuzu dealer complete the recall work of installing stabilizer brackets, is was due to the excessive amount of rust. however, we were never informed of any additional rust throughout the rest of the frme in the front and back. today, we had the rodeo in to have a new starter put in and the mechanic tell us that the car is not safe to drive. this is my son's car and he is in college and does not have a way of getting to class, any longer. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 144000 | ||
| Have own our isuze rodeo for four years. we received the rust recall back in 2010 and had the recall work performed. the isuze dealer installed the stabilizing brackets on the rear suspension, due to the excessive amount of rust. now, today as i am paying a mechanic for a new starter, he informs me the there are large holes in the front and back part of the frame. he also said it was unsafe to drive. the isuze dealer never told us about the excessive rust on the vehicle when the recall work was performed.this is my kids car and i won't alow them to drive it anymore. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 14400 | ||
| We own a 2001 isuzu rodeo with 144000 miles on it. we received a recall notice for excessive rust on rear suspension. we had the isuzu dealer complete the recall work of installing stabilizer brackets, is was due to the excessive amount of rust. however, we were never informed of any additional rust throughout the rest of the frme in the front and back. today, we had the rodeo in to have a new starter put in and the mechanic tell us that the car is not safe to drive. this is my son's car and he is in college and does not have a way of getting to class, any longer. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 144000 | ||
| Have own our isuze rodeo for four years. we received the rust recall back in 2010 and had the recall work performed. the isuze dealer installed the stabilizing brackets on the rear suspension, due to the excessive amount of rust. now, today as i am paying a mechanic for a new starter, he informs me the there are large holes in the front and back part of the frame. he also said it was unsafe to drive. the isuze dealer never told us about the excessive rust on the vehicle when the recall work was performed.this is my kids car and i won't alow them to drive it anymore. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 14400 | ||
| We own a 2001 isuzu rodeo with 144000 miles on it. we received a recall notice for excessive rust on rear suspension. we had the isuzu dealer complete the recall work of installing stabilizer brackets, is was due to the excessive amount of rust. however, we were never informed of any additional rust throughout the rest of the frme in the front and back. today, we had the rodeo in to have a new starter put in and the mechanic tell us that the car is not safe to drive. this is my son's car and he is in college and does not have a way of getting to class, any longer. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 144000 | ||
| Have own our isuze rodeo for four years. we received the rust recall back in 2010 and had the recall work performed. the isuze dealer installed the stabilizing brackets on the rear suspension, due to the excessive amount of rust. now, today as i am paying a mechanic for a new starter, he informs me the there are large holes in the front and back part of the frame. he also said it was unsafe to drive. the isuze dealer never told us about the excessive rust on the vehicle when the recall work was performed.this is my kids car and i won't alow them to drive it anymore. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | 01/16/2001 | |
| Engine will stall when consumer pulls into parking lot in facility where he works . consumer feels that reason for this defect may be that engine is not shielded against sources of radio frequency energy which could shut engine down. there is loss of steering control when engine shuts down. consumer works at long range radar site. engine is a 3.2 v6. *ak consumer states engine shuts down and will n ot restat until the vehicle is moved away from rf energy source, consumer has been told by dealer that the problem is being worked on.*jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Steering makes strange vibrating noise when turning left can turn wheel all the way right will not make noise but will make noise turning all the way back to left they have replaced rack and pinion and power steering pump no change noise is getting louder they still have no idea even after factory rep look at it severl times | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Steering makes strange vibrating noise when turning left can turn wheel all the way right will not make noise but will make noise turning all the way back to left they have replaced rack and pinion and power steering pump no change noise is getting louder they still have no idea even after factory rep look at it severl times | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. while parked the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear passenger side coil springs had fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. ds | |||
| 04/04/2011 | |||
| Issue is with a safety recall # 10v-436 excessive corrosion of frame and bracket which mine is in very bad condition on 04/04/11 i brought my vehicle to rothrock motors for a diagnose greg hilt 484-223-0571 is the service manager. also called isuzu 877-460-0706 as well with no response for a remedy. iin the meantime my car has not been drivable due to this condition and have had to arrange transportation daily for 3 months due to the fact they are unwilling to rent me a car while this process is solved which i believe they should buy back the vehicle as brian george the service advisor from rothrock motors stated to me when the car was inspected and is noted on the invoice # iscs839275 vehicle has more damage to frame awaiting response from isuzu this is my case # 11143015 for this recall. any help in resolving this matter is appreciated i have been inconvenienced far too long through no fault of my own due to this failure. | |||
| 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, | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| A recall was performed to my dissatisfaction. it was for corrosion of the brackets in the rear suspension lower link of the car. it was considered a tier 4. tier 5 level means that the car has to be totaled out. the car came back with missing bolts, screws etc. it is making horrible clunking noises when you turn the wheel and it shakes when you drive. i think the underneath of my car is so rusted out that nothing could attach to it. i think that isuzu should have issued a recall to replace the whole frame of the car. i have read numerous blogs on edmunds.com relating to this same issue. it is a very serious and dangerous matter. isuzu should issue another recall or total out the vehicles before a fatality occurs. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| I received a recall #10v-436 form in the mail from the isuzu owner relations center 1400 s. douglass road, suite 100 anahelm, ca 92806 on or about november 2010. it stated that i should call isuzu special assistance center to identify the isuzu service center closest to me. i was told the parts to repair my vehicle would not be available until the middle of january 2011. i called and an appointment for february 18, 2011 at bournival isuzu where i bought the suv brand new in august 2001. the suv was due for a sticker january 2011. january 10 2011 this vehicle was in an accident. there was minor damage to the rear left side totaling $2,800. when the body shop further investigating under the vehicle he noticed extensive frame damage rotting with holes and extensive rust. he determined the suv was unsafe. he also noticed the axel was 3/4 of an inch out of line. he then called our insurance company and the adjuster reinvestigated the vehicle. the adjuster at this time totaled the suv. the insurance company took ownership of the vehicle and subtracted a large sum of money from the finale amount because of the holes and rust he found on the frame undercarriage, to look at this vehicle you would have thought it was years younger then it was. there was no rust, dents or scratches. this vehicle should have gone another 100,000 miles at least. it was garaged and meticulously maintained with records from the date of purchase. i was told by friends it drove and sounded like a brand new automobile. my intention was to have it for ten more years. at this time i am requesting the amount disqualified by the insurance company for the frame metal decomposition and an amount for loss of longevity and failure to fulfill my expectations. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| The frame of my isuzu rodeo is full of rust/corrosion. there is a recall (recall 10v-436) on the brackets and this is not a fix. after inspection of my vehicle it was found to be a stage 4 recall. there needs to be a recall on the entire frame. this vehicle is unsafe to drive. the frame can break while driving. cannot get recall done for the brackets because parts are unavailable to the dealer (steve castrucci, cincinnati, oh). unable to drive vehicle due to this recall and feel unsafe driving it. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| I received a recall #10v-436 form in the mail from the isuzu owner relations center 1400 s. douglass road, suite 100 anahelm, ca 92806 on or about november 2010. it stated that i should call isuzu special assistance center to identify the isuzu service center closest to me. i was told the parts to repair my vehicle would not be available until the middle of january 2011. i called and an appointment for february 18, 2011 at bournival isuzu where i bought the suv brand new in august 2001. the suv was due for a sticker january 2011. january 10 2011 this vehicle was in an accident. there was minor damage to the rear left side totaling $2,800. when the body shop further investigating under the vehicle he noticed extensive frame damage rotting with holes and extensive rust. he determined the suv was unsafe. he also noticed the axel was 3/4 of an inch out of line. he then called our insurance company and the adjuster reinvestigated the vehicle. the adjuster at this time totaled the suv. the insurance company took ownership of the vehicle and subtracted a large sum of money from the finale amount because of the holes and rust he found on the frame undercarriage, to look at this vehicle you would have thought it was years younger then it was. there was no rust, dents or scratches. this vehicle should have gone another 100,000 miles at least. it was garaged and meticulously maintained with records from the date of purchase. i was told by friends it drove and sounded like a brand new automobile. my intention was to have it for ten more years. at this time i am requesting the amount disqualified by the insurance company for the frame metal decomposition and an amount for loss of longevity and failure to fulfill my expectations. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| The frame of my isuzu rodeo is full of rust/corrosion. there is a recall (recall 10v-436) on the brackets and this is not a fix. after inspection of my vehicle it was found to be a stage 4 recall. there needs to be a recall on the entire frame. this vehicle is unsafe to drive. the frame can break while driving. cannot get recall done for the brackets because parts are unavailable to the dealer (steve castrucci, cincinnati, oh). unable to drive vehicle due to this recall and feel unsafe driving it. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| I received a recall #10v-436 form in the mail from the isuzu owner relations center 1400 s. douglass road, suite 100 anahelm, ca 92806 on or about november 2010. it stated that i should call isuzu special assistance center to identify the isuzu service center closest to me. i was told the parts to repair my vehicle would not be available until the middle of january 2011. i called and an appointment for february 18, 2011 at bournival isuzu where i bought the suv brand new in august 2001. the suv was due for a sticker january 2011. january 10 2011 this vehicle was in an accident. there was minor damage to the rear left side totaling $2,800. when the body shop further investigating under the vehicle he noticed extensive frame damage rotting with holes and extensive rust. he determined the suv was unsafe. he also noticed the axel was 3/4 of an inch out of line. he then called our insurance company and the adjuster reinvestigated the vehicle. the adjuster at this time totaled the suv. the insurance company took ownership of the vehicle and subtracted a large sum of money from the finale amount because of the holes and rust he found on the frame undercarriage, to look at this vehicle you would have thought it was years younger then it was. there was no rust, dents or scratches. this vehicle should have gone another 100,000 miles at least. it was garaged and meticulously maintained with records from the date of purchase. i was told by friends it drove and sounded like a brand new automobile. my intention was to have it for ten more years. at this time i am requesting the amount disqualified by the insurance company for the frame metal decomposition and an amount for loss of longevity and failure to fulfill my expectations. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| The frame of my isuzu rodeo is full of rust/corrosion. there is a recall (recall 10v-436) on the brackets and this is not a fix. after inspection of my vehicle it was found to be a stage 4 recall. there needs to be a recall on the entire frame. this vehicle is unsafe to drive. the frame can break while driving. cannot get recall done for the brackets because parts are unavailable to the dealer (steve castrucci, cincinnati, oh). unable to drive vehicle due to this recall and feel unsafe driving it. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| I received a recall #10v-436 form in the mail from the isuzu owner relations center 1400 s. douglass road, suite 100 anahelm, ca 92806 on or about november 2010. it stated that i should call isuzu special assistance center to identify the isuzu service center closest to me. i was told the parts to repair my vehicle would not be available until the middle of january 2011. i called and an appointment for february 18, 2011 at bournival isuzu where i bought the suv brand new in august 2001. the suv was due for a sticker january 2011. january 10 2011 this vehicle was in an accident. there was minor damage to the rear left side totaling $2,800. when the body shop further investigating under the vehicle he noticed extensive frame damage rotting with holes and extensive rust. he determined the suv was unsafe. he also noticed the axel was 3/4 of an inch out of line. he then called our insurance company and the adjuster reinvestigated the vehicle. the adjuster at this time totaled the suv. the insurance company took ownership of the vehicle and subtracted a large sum of money from the finale amount because of the holes and rust he found on the frame undercarriage, to look at this vehicle you would have thought it was years younger then it was. there was no rust, dents or scratches. this vehicle should have gone another 100,000 miles at least. it was garaged and meticulously maintained with records from the date of purchase. i was told by friends it drove and sounded like a brand new automobile. my intention was to have it for ten more years. at this time i am requesting the amount disqualified by the insurance company for the frame metal decomposition and an amount for loss of longevity and failure to fulfill my expectations. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| The frame of my isuzu rodeo is full of rust/corrosion. there is a recall (recall 10v-436) on the brackets and this is not a fix. after inspection of my vehicle it was found to be a stage 4 recall. there needs to be a recall on the entire frame. this vehicle is unsafe to drive. the frame can break while driving. cannot get recall done for the brackets because parts are unavailable to the dealer (steve castrucci, cincinnati, oh). unable to drive vehicle due to this recall and feel unsafe driving it. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | |||
| Vehicle was recalled for failure of suspension supporting frame due to corrosion. brackets were installed, and isuzu claims this is an adequate fix. however, the entire rear of the frame is riddled with holes and heavily rusted. when the vehicle was picked up the dealership required signatures on photos of the damage to disclaim liability. although the official position of the dealership remains neutral, we were told the vehicle was unsafe to drive. isuzu offered to purchase the car for $935, stating their only responsibility was for the bracket. | |||