Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 980601980601 | 06/01/1998 | 601440 | Workshop manual corrections on rodeo driveability and emissions. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SB9713L002 | 03/01/1997 | 52657 | 1995.5-97 rodeo (uc) accessory center console stay breakage. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 195000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle for regular maintenance at the dealer he informed her that there was serious corrosion at the bottom of the vehicle and advised her not to drive it. the dealer was unable to do any repairs due to the severity of the corrosion. the maunfacturer was contacted and advised her that they were unable to assist because the 1997's were not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 195,000. tb | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 126500 | ||
| I own a 1997 isuzu rodeo; i am the original owner of this vehicle. the frame of my rodeo is rusting away. i saw a report on the news last night regarding rodeos and passports and the safety issues involved with these rusting frames. the news reported a nhtsa study on this issue. the report suggested that a complaint be filed with nhtsa. | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | 12/03/2001 | |
| The paint/clear coat on my vehicle has oxidized. it started on the hood and has progressed to top as well.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that the underbody of the vehicle was rusted. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 190,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that there was rusting on the underbody of the vehicle. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current miles were 190,000. nw | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine service when the technician detected that the front passenger main frame rail was completely rusted. the extensive damages were beyond repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine service when the technician detected that the front passenger main frame rail was completely rusted. the extensive damages were beyond repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for rountine maintenance and the technician detected the front passenger main frame rail completely rusted. the extensive damages were beyond repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. js | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 10000 | ||
| 2006 i purchased 1997 isuzu rodeo. not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. we had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. they had to replace engine 2. first one they installed was also blown. engine still ticks. there is also problems with the suv wanting to excellerate while at a stop. sometimes not even holding the break firm stops it from rolling. the heater core started leaking anifreeze into the vehicle. the replacement fee just for the part is 400.00. i have read many reports of airbags not deploying. | |||
| 06/11/1997 | |||
| The transmission would make grinding noises & its getting worse when shifting; the front roll bar grille fell off 3 times; the 4 fuel injectors blew; the trunk do not open, even with key; the fuel guage fails to register properly; the roof is rusty causing water to leak inside vehicle. the alternator was replaced due to failure. *yc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| The bumper has been repalced less than a yr ago & is rusted again, their is rust and chips along the carriage due to poor paint application | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 06/11/1997 | |||
| The transmission would make grinding noises & its getting worse when shifting; the front roll bar grille fell off 3 times; the 4 fuel injectors blew; the trunk do not open, even with key; the fuel guage fails to register properly; the roof is rusty causing water to leak inside vehicle. the alternator was replaced due to failure. *yc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/29/2011 | 118418 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated the frame was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the frame and stated they were not able to repair the vehicle due to the extreme rust and corrosion. the vehicle was not repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 118,418. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Accelerated chasis trailing arm rust underneath the auto. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 162000 | ||
| 1997 isuzu rodeo - informed by auto mechanic that vehicle frame is extremely rusted out and vehicle is no longer safe to operate. passenger side front body mount pushed through rusted frame so the passenger side of vehicle now rests on the frame no longer securing the vehicle body to the frame at that mounting location. the passenger side of the vehicle is about a half inch lower than the driver side as the body mount pushed through the rusted frame. frame has extensive, premature heavy rust and is rusted through in a number of locations. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Accelerated chasis trailing arm rust underneath the auto. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 162000 | ||
| 1997 isuzu rodeo - informed by auto mechanic that vehicle frame is extremely rusted out and vehicle is no longer safe to operate. passenger side front body mount pushed through rusted frame so the passenger side of vehicle now rests on the frame no longer securing the vehicle body to the frame at that mounting location. the passenger side of the vehicle is about a half inch lower than the driver side as the body mount pushed through the rusted frame. frame has extensive, premature heavy rust and is rusted through in a number of locations. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Accelerated chasis trailing arm rust underneath the auto. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 162000 | ||
| 1997 isuzu rodeo - informed by auto mechanic that vehicle frame is extremely rusted out and vehicle is no longer safe to operate. passenger side front body mount pushed through rusted frame so the passenger side of vehicle now rests on the frame no longer securing the vehicle body to the frame at that mounting location. the passenger side of the vehicle is about a half inch lower than the driver side as the body mount pushed through the rusted frame. frame has extensive, premature heavy rust and is rusted through in a number of locations. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Accelerated chasis trailing arm rust underneath the auto. | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 162000 | ||
| 1997 isuzu rodeo - informed by auto mechanic that vehicle frame is extremely rusted out and vehicle is no longer safe to operate. passenger side front body mount pushed through rusted frame so the passenger side of vehicle now rests on the frame no longer securing the vehicle body to the frame at that mounting location. the passenger side of the vehicle is about a half inch lower than the driver side as the body mount pushed through the rusted frame. frame has extensive, premature heavy rust and is rusted through in a number of locations. | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Frame rusting away from underneath our 1997 isuzu rodeo. filed a complaint over a year ago with nhtsa including pictures, peices of the metal from the frame and documents to be included for the recall on rodeo's and passports. (my odi #10299607) as you will see the informationwas taken down incorrectly an states a fuel pump problem. that is how we found out the frame was bad is when we took it in for repair. there are many isuzu and passport ownwers who have this problem and they are unsafe to drive because the frames are rotting out and cause conponents to let go from the frame which could cause and accident. there has been a recall to try to fix the lower brackets but most are not fixable because the frames are so gone. we were not included in this recall because isuzu at their descretion only choose a five year period from 1998-2002. we should be included as well as others because they are just trying to limit their exsposure and keep cost down while in the meantime someone could get hurt. the recall should go back to the manufacturer of the frames which someeone on the blog found out it has been determine to be the dana corp. who also made the bad frame on toyota ticumsa. the recall need to be from manufacture date of the frames made for all isuzu and passports. this recall is not being handle correctly and someone is going to be in a serious accident. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 169700 | ||
| Bad frame rot on my 1997 isuzu rodeo was changing out my u-joints and inspecting the vehicle when i notices several spots where the frame was rusted through. i began cleaning the frame and some spots disintegrated when i hit them with a wire wheel. welded any cracks i found filled in smaller holes and welded plates and supports into the bad spots. at first i thought this was a one off incident but after a quick search online it seems fairly common | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 136000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the garage to have the exhaust pipe replaced, the garage found the sub-frame, and the front and rear frames with excessive corrosion. the garage advised not to drive the vehicle, because the subframe could fail at any time. the manufacturer was contact, but will not assist with the repair. the failure and the current mileage were 136,000. li | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated while changing the oil the contact notice excessive frame rust underneath the vehicle. the contact called two local welders and they stated they will not repair the frame. the local welders stated this year make and model has a recall. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer informed the contact the recall does not include the year model of the vehicle. the contact stated the recall should be extended to later models because this is a known safety issue. the failure mileage was 94,000. jo | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 125000 | ||
| 1997 rodeo took it in to get an oil change and was informed that the frame is rusted thru and holes exist in a number of areas. | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 126500 | ||
| I own a 1997 isuzu rodeo; i am the original owner of this vehicle. the frame of my rodeo is rusting away. i saw a report on the news last night regarding rodeos and passports and the safety issues involved with these rusting frames. the news reported a nhtsa study on this issue. the report suggested that a complaint be filed with nhtsa. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 139481 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. while driving at 25 mph, the contact noticed a thumping sound under the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not pass inspection as the entire frame had rusted underneath. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the vehicle had been parked and the contact refused to drive it. the current and failure mileages were 139,481. | |||
| 01/18/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| 1997 isuzu rodeo frame is rusting. there are several places where it has rusted completely through. it has not failed yet, but looks like it is flexing badly in these spots. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 isuzu rodeo. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when the technician detected that the main frame exhibited severe rust corrosion. the technician recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a safety hazard. there were concerns of the safety risks involved. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. the failure mileage was 150,000. updated 2/1/10 *cn the consumer also stated the fuel pump had to replaced. updated 02/02/10.*jb | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Regular frame repair to 1997 rodeo. july is my inspection month and for the last three years it has become frame repair time, it never ends. is anything being done about a recall on rodeo & passport frames? *tr | |||
| 05/31/2008 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Failed inspection due to a rusted out frame. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2008 | 157000 | 1 | 03/15/1998 |
| I have a '97 isuzu rodeo. i have kept it in good shape. the frame of the car has corroded to the point where the frame has broken. i am so glad this was discovered by my technician. if this had fully come apart on the road it could have caused a serious accident. i am sure ours is not the only rodeo to have this problem. these things are timebombs on the road! something should be done to compensate owners of these cars. the frame of the car should not just come apart! this will kill people on the roads. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 59000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated at 18,000 miles, all rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. when the vehicle was serviced for an oil change at a local service station; the contact was informed the frame was rusted out and unsafe to drive. an independent body specialist inspected the vehicle and determined the frame was beyond repair. the contact wrote to the manufacturer, but a response had not been received. the service dealer was not alerted. *ak updated 12/01/06. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 162000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1997 isuzu rodeo which i have owned for the past 10 years and want to sell it. it is physically and mechanically in excellent condition except for the exceptional amount of rust to the frame and undercarriage. unbeknownst to me, isuzu had a recall on many of these vehicles which i was not aware of, even though i had bought this used vehicle from an isuzu dealer. upon contacting the dealer and asking why i was not notified of the recall, he said all vehicles were not subject to the recall. upon looking up my vin, he said my vehicle was not recalled!!! i do not understand why as, after researching this online, my vehicle has all the same symptoms of the vehicles that were recalled and i am afraid it may be unsafe to sell!. i realize the recall ended in december and isuzu is no longer in business but i feel i should have been notified of the recall and given the option to choose whether or not to take advantage of the recall offer.is there any resolution to this or will i be stuck with a vehicle i am afraid to sell? *tr | |||