Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
070900207/01/200710022539Rear brake rotors. *kb08/20/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
0309S00203/01/2003100014342wd front wheel speed sensor replacement (service manual revision). various models including the 2003 rodeo and rodeo sport. *scc05/05/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
09/01/2002209/01/2002
 Abs failed again in november 24, 2002 and returned for repair. notified that abs on other side failed. dt
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
07/31/200313300203/15/2002
 I have a 2002 isuzu rodeo. the abs warning light in the vehicle has failed twice, and has had to have the same exact parts replaced both times. both failures have occured in the past 9 months.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/15/200327000
 Vehicle wastes oil, motor heads been replaced, brakes changed 2 times
280001
 Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the brakes. the brakes makes noises when pressure is applied. vehicle was taken to the dealership. the mechanic said there was nothing that they could do to improve the situation. provide further details. *ph
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/05/2007109/01/2002
 2002 isuzu rodeo i have numerous problems with this isuzu. i purchased it new and i am the only driver. vehicle wastes oil, motor heads been replaced, brakes changed several times. transmission changed or repaired. ignition replaced no warning lights about overheating or anything, egr changed. there are so many things i can't remember them all. now the vehicle is making a loud popping noise sounds like from the rear door and the driver side window does not go all the way up. i think i received a lemon! *tr
01/29/200440780103/02/2002
 Braking system. *jb
05/01/2003302/01/2002
 These incidents happened with two vehicles of the same make, model but different years. while driving at 25 mph, the consumer applied the brake pedal and felt a thumping sensation in the pedal. when the thumping occurred the brakes failed completely. on both occasions, the consumer had to ride in the shoulder to keep from colliding with other vehicles. *ak the first incident took place when the consumer was approaching a stop sign at a normal speed she stepped on the brakes and there was a thumping under the brake pedal and the vehicle failed stop and slid partially into an intersection. the service rep stated it was from the anti-lock brake system being activated and the brakes performed as designed. *cb also the vehicle failed to start, the dealer found the ground harness on the alternator loose and stripped out which caused the vehicle not to start. the temperature gauge went to the red zone. *jb
09/25/200318000210/03/2002
 I have a 2002 isuzu rodeo that has abs sensors replaced twice within a two-month period. bought brand new less than a year ago, and both times the brakes made noise and the abs light came on. the second time, my abs failed to engage and i was about a foot away from hitting a police car. *la
09/25/20033
 Consumer called complaining about hood problems. hood will not close as it suppose to. also, was having problems with abs brake system. in addition, vehicle was leaking oil from the front part where the engine was located. dealer was contacted, and stated that they will pick up the vehicle to find out what was wrong with it. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. *ak
10/15/20023676307/12/2002
 Consumer stated that while driving, the abs light came on intermittently.*ak the part was replaced on 3 occasions. *ts. also the vehicle pulled to the right, the dealer stated the vehicle was misaligned, and the hood latch was loose. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
01/01/19012
 Complaints regarding 2002 isuzu rodeo.*mr (nar) the consumer had experienced ongoing problems with the abs system in the vehicle. the dealership was unable to identify the problem, and the consumer no longer wants the vehicle. she is requesting to have a full refund of the vehicle. *cb
07/03/200319797111/14/2001
 I own a 2002 isuzu rodeo. the abs system in the vehicle has failed 3 times so far.*ak i talked to a few people who own isuzu rodeo and they all have had the same problem. so i believe that this is an inherent problem of the isuzu rodeo .which should be investigated
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
03/14/20074500050
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. the contact experienced failure with the abs. the vehicle would slide 5-10 feet, mainly in inclement weather conditions. the failure occurred while driving between 10-50 mph. the vehicle was repaired in june of 2007. the contact took the vehicle to three different places before the cause of failure was determined. the dealer stated that the abs sensor was causing the failure; however, the failure recurred after the repair was made. the contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnosis. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 52,887 and failure mileage was 45,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
09/04/200574264207/10/2002
 Driver side front brake pads sheared clear of the clips, jammed the rotor to where it could not be turned by hand, broke the seals on the caliper pistons releasing brake fluid. *jb result was a driver side tire that was locked up almost to the point of skidding and no brakes. the vehicle traveled less than 2 miles from the time the problem was first noticed (a strange sound) to the point at which there were no brakes. also, no brake warning light was ever seen by the driver. topped off the brake reservoir, pumped the brakes about 6 times until reservoir was back down to add and still no brake warning light visible on the dash. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 The brake rotors are warping while applying brakes and vehicle will shake/vibrate. dealership is aware of problem.*ak
08/18/2002106/10/2002
 Brake rotors are wearing out, when applying brakes, vehicle will have heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. dealer notified.*ak the brakes were out of round and the rotors were resurfaced. *jg