Body & structure
Filed Mar 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BODY FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10959044
- Incident
- Feb 28, 2017
- Mileage
- 151,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO SEVERE FRAME CORROSION, THE FRAME DETACHED AND STRUCK THE REAR DRIVER WHEEL, WHICH ULTIMATELY CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. ...UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF
- NHTSA ID
- 10947748
- Incident
- Jan 25, 2017
- Mileage
- 125,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN A VOLUNTARY MANUFACTURER'S RECALL; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 213,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10919042
- Incident
- Oct 3, 2016
- Mileage
- 213,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Sep 9, 2016
I BOUGHT MY 2000 RODEO NEW AND IT CURRENTLY HAS 37000 ACTUAL MILES. I RECENTLY SAW RUST IN THE DRIVEWAY. I TOOK THIS CAR TO A HONDA BODY SHOP TO SEE THE UNDERBODY. BEFORE PUTTING IT ON THE LIFT THEY SAW THAT THE FRAME WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. ONCE IN THE AIR THEY LOOKED AT THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE AND SAID THAT THE FRAME AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WERE HOLED WITH RUST. I ASKED IF ANY OF THIS WAS REPAIRABLE.THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT DO THE WORK BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME THE LIABILITY OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE FIXES PRESCRIBED BY CAMPAIGN 10V-436 SB 10-11-S002A COMPLETED AT SELLERS TRUCK CENTER IN FARMINGTON HILLS, MI ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2011. THIS ADDRESSED THE REAR SUSPENSION BUT OBVIOUSLY THE CORROSION WAS SO PERVASIVE THAT THIS CAMPAIGN WAS JUST A BAND-AID. AS I READ THE VARIOUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE I STRONGLY AGREE THAT THESE CARS ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE BOUGHT BACK BY ISUZU AND TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. LIKE MANY OTHERS I HAVE SIDELINED MINE AND BEEN FORCED TO BUY ANOTHER CAR TO REPLACE IT WAY BEFORE IT WAS NECESSARY. IRONICALLY, THIS CAR IS IN ALMOST PRISTINE CONDITION FROM THE BODY UP. I HAVE CONTACTED ISUZU AND RECEIVED A LETTER IN RETURN IN WHICH THEY ASSERT THAT THEY DID EVERYTHING THEY HAD TO AND THAT THE ORIGINAL RECALL DID NOT REQUIRE MORE THAN DEALING WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THEREFORE I WAS OUT OF LUCK. IN THE LETTER THEY SAID I COULD CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. I DID AND THEY OFFERED TO 'REDO THE PROCEDURES OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL.' WHEN I POINTED OUT THAT I HAVE A CAR THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT THE FACILITY THEY WANTED IT TAKEN TO IS AN HOUR AND A HALF AWAY THEIR COMMENT WAS 'NO ONE SAID YOU HAD TO DRIVE IT. YOU COULD TRAILER IT.' THIS ISN'T A GOOD ALTERNATIVE EITHER ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE A HONDA DEALER LESS THAN TWO MILES FROM MY HOUSE AND THE HONDA PASSPORT SUFFERED ALL THE SAME
- NHTSA ID
- 10905061
- Incident
- Aug 10, 2016
- Mileage
- 37,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO THE SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10763703
- Incident
- Sep 11, 2015
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGHOUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10747628
- Incident
- Jul 20, 2015
- Mileage
- 139,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 5, 2015
LEFT SIDE REAR FRAME WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE TIRE RUSTED THROUGH. BOTTOM PIECE HAS DETACHED FROM ONE SIDE. I JUST READ THEIR WAS A RECALL IN 2010 BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2007. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION, LUCKILY I NOTICED IT WHEN I DID, FORTUNATELY I WASN'T DRIVING. WHAT DO I DO NOW? -THANK YOU. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10714552
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2015
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Apr 12, 2015
I THINK THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE NHTSA TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER GETTING THE REMAINING ISUZU RODEO'S OFF THE ROAD - THEY ARE NOT SAFE. I LIKE A MAJORITY OF OTHER ISUZU OWNERS SUFFER FROM EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALL OVER THE FRAME - I HAD THE RECALL REPAIR DONE AND THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TREATED BUT IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW I AM AT THE POINT WHERE I HAVE A RELIABLE EVERYDAY CAR THAT STARTS UP RIGHT AWAY, RUNS WELL AND CUTS THROUGH THE SNOW (4X4) BUT DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS NOW HAS A FLAKY, BRITTLE HOLE RIDDEN WHEEL WELL FRAME ON BOTH SIDES THAT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AFTER THE WHEEL GOES FLIPPING OFF THE CAR AND CAUSING IT TO FLIP OVER. ISUZU HAS TURNED A BLIND EYE AND WON'T TAKE ANY CALLS (ONCE YOU FIND THEM). A RECALL MUST BE ISSUED AND MAKE THE MANUFACTURER TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHATEVER SHADY PROCESSES THEY USED ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. I AM VERY UPSET THAT I NEED TO GO OUT AND PURCHASE A NEW CAR AND THAT I HAVE NO VALUE IN THIS CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT I CANNOT SELL AN UNSAFE CAR. MAKE THE MANUFACTURER BUY BACK THESE VEHICLES OR RECALL THEM! TOO MANY COMPLAINTS - AND YOU CANNOT IGNORE THE SAME REPEATED TREND - EVERYONE IN THE NORTHEAST HAS EXPERIENCED THIS HORRIBLE PAIN! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10705188
- Incident
- Apr 11, 2015
Body & structure
Filed Jan 22, 2015
I PURCHASED A 2000 ISUZU RODEO FROM A DEALERSHIP ON DECEMBER 4, 2014. I GOT IT HOME ONLY TO REALIZE THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. IT'S WORSE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME UNDER THE HATCHBACK AREA IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T TAKE IT BACK AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE AT ISUZU. THE SUV IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION OTHERWISE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10678183
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2015
- Mileage
- 134,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Dec 4, 2014
THE SUSPENSION ON MY ISUZU RODEO 2000 BROKE BECAUSE OF THE CORROSIVE FRAME UNDERNEATH AND IT SEEMS AS IF THE METAL USED FOR THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS PART OF A RECALL FROM WHAT I'M SEEING ALL OVER THE INTERNET SO I ENDED UP CALLING THE DEAL SHIP AND THEY WANT TO DO NOTHING FOR ME AND THEY TELL ME THERE ARE NO ACTIVE RECALLS AT THIS TIME WHICH MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE TO ME BECAUSE THE ISSUE THAT I'M SEEING WITH THE RECALL JUST HAPPEN TO ME. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10662221
- Incident
- Nov 21, 2014
- Mileage
- 101,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Oct 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND TRAVELED OVER A POT HOLE WHEN THE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10651369
- Incident
- Oct 26, 2014
- Mileage
- 210,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Aug 11, 2014
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 08/06/2014...I WAS DRIVING IT HOME AND IT FELT WEIRD. THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAD OUR MECHANICS PUT IT ON THE RACK TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE...I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN TOTAL DISBELIEF AT HOW RUSTED OUT AND CORRODED THE FRAME WAS. IT IS SO BAD IT HAS ACTUAL HOLES IN THE FRAME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. I WOULD LIKE ISUZU TO PURCHASE IT BACK FROM ME. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10621445
- Incident
- Aug 7, 2014
- Mileage
- 170,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING 4 TO 6 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10587454
- Incident
- May 2, 2014
- Mileage
- 98,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Mar 29, 2014
I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND TO DIALYSIS AND THE CAR FELT DIFFERENT, THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING, I DIDN'T HAVE A FLAT TIRE SO IT WAS WINDY AND THOUGHT MAYBE WIND WAS PUSHING ME. IT JUST FELT FUNNY AND I WAS ALARMED. THE NEXT DAY I WAS TURNING A CORNER AT LOW RATE OF SPEED (THANK GOD) AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SCRATCHING. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED A MECHANIC AND TOOK IT THERE. THE MECHANIC JUST TOLD ME TODAY THAT HE CAN'T BE DRIVEN IT IS A TOTAL LOSS THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND SUSPENSION IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. I NEVER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE AND MADE AWARE, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT OR HURT SOMEONE ELSE. I AM ASKING FOR RELIEF AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED. IT NOT EASY TO JUST PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN YOU HAVE A ISUZU RODEO PAID OFF. PLEASE CONTACT US. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10575519
- Incident
- Mar 27, 2014
- Mileage
- 164,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Dec 20, 2013
LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS - HAVE BRACKETS FROM PREVIOUS RECALL ATTACHED. UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IS RAPIDLY ROTTING - NOTICED ROT BENEATH MOUNTING BRACKETS, AND ALONG FRAME BEHIND TIRES AROUND WHEEL WELLS. RUST EVERYWHERE AND FEAR THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE, VEHICLE IS ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND RAPID FRAME RUST SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. OTHER PROBLEMS - GAS GAUGE NOT OPERATING CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON WHENEVER A TURN IS MADE. CANNOT REMOVE GAS TANK TO FIX ISSUE AS RUST IS TOO EXTENSIVE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10556869
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2013
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Nov 21, 2013
I ORIGINALLY BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP DURING THE RECALL FOR INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATION OF REPAIR AS I LIVE IN ONE OF THE STATES THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. AT THE TIME, MY DRIVERS REAR BRACKET HAD DETACHED AND THE RECALL WAS A FLURRY OF ANGRY VEHICLE OWNERS. TO BE CANDID, ALTHOUGH I SUFFER MANY PROBLEMS OF VARIOUS SORTS WITH THE VEHICLE, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DEPENDABLE ONE, ESPECIALLY BEING 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I DID GET A REMEDY FOR THE VEHICLE - THEY MOUNTED THESE HULKING BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED SOME "SPECIAL" COATING - I WAS THANKFUL THAT I DIDN'T HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TAKEN FROM ME LIKE SO MANY OTHERS. I DID HAVE TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTERWARDS AS THEY DIDN'T INSTALL THE GAS FILLER NECK THE CORRECT WAY AND GAS WAS LEAKING OUT EVERYWHERE EACH TIME I FILLED. I SWEAR THEY CAUSED A LOT OF OTHER PROBLEMS DURING THE FIXING OF THE VEHICLE - BUT CANNOT PROVE AS SUCH. I DON'T CARE FOR THE FACT THAT BECAUSE THEY REMOVED MY EXHAUST MY WARRANTY FOR MY EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS VOIDED - AN EXTRA COST I AM STILL SAVING FOR REPAIRING. BUT THE REAL REASON I WRITE TO COMPLAIN IS THAT THE FRAME IS RUSTING RAPIDLY RIGHT UNDERNEATH THOSE NEW HULKING BRACKETS THEY INSTALLED - NOT SURE WHERE THE "SPECIAL" COATING WAS DONE - BUT A FLAKING, HOLE RIDDEN FRAME IS NOW APPARENT AND I'M NOT SURE WHAT REMEDY, IF ANY CAN BE TAKEN. I CERTAINLY FALL OUTSIDE THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE RECALL NOTICE, YET, DID IN GOOD FAITH BRING IT IN FOR A REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED - BUT, YET THE FRAME CONTINUES TO RUST AND QUICKLY - SHOULD THAT BE MY RESPONSIBILITY? DOESN'T THE CONSUMER HAVE A CERTAIN DEGREE OF TRUST BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE THEY BOUGHT "COULD" IN FACT LAST MANY MANY YEARS IF TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. I HAVE DONE THAT - ISUZU HAS NOT MET THE ORDINARY EXPECTATIONS THAT A VEHICLE OWNER HAS. I WANT A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10553273
- Incident
- Aug 30, 2013
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Nov 2, 2013
SPARE TIRE DROPPED, REAR FRAME BROKE OFF ,BUMPER BRACKETS BROKE OFF. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10550612
- Incident
- Aug 14, 2013
- Mileage
- 53,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE UNDER-CARRIAGE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS SO SEVERE, THAT IT WAS NOT WORTH INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10512424
- Incident
- May 12, 2013
- Mileage
- 124,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 16, 2013
I WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALLS THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, WHEN I CALLED ISUZU THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT, I TRUSTED THEIR NAME, THINKING IT WAS A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN, PLEASE HELP ME AS THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ROTTED!!! [XXX]. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP, BUT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ISUZU WILL NOT HELP ME. I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, BUT I DO NEED TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10512353
- Incident
- May 16, 2013
- Mileage
- 117,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Apr 29, 2013
CHASSIS ITS RUSTY ALL UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10509871
- Incident
- Apr 2, 2012
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Oct 25, 2012
LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITH NO WARNING ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR .. GENERAL MOTORS / ISUZU / HONDA RECALL SAID IT IS THE BRACKET DETACHING FROM THE FRAME . IT IS NOT . THE BRACKET PULLED A PIECE OF FRAME FROM MY VEHICLE . THE FRAMES OF THESE VEHICLES ARE THE PROBLEM " NOT " THE BRACKET . THE BRACKET IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS THE WELD TO THE PIECE OF FRAME WHICH WAS " TORE " FROM THE REST OF THE FRAME . THESE FRAMES ARE COLLAPSING , RUSTING OUT FAR BEFORE THEIR TIME . NHTSA & TRANSPORT CANADA BOTH NEED TO OPEN AN " NEW INVESTIGATION " INTO THE FRAMES OF THESE VEHICLES & WHAT'S IN THEM , PRODUCTION & TESTING OF THE FRAMES . GENERAL MOTORS ALSO DID NOT OFFER ME A FAIR PRICE FOR MY VEHICLE AND TREATED ME IN A TERRIBLE MANNER . IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AFTER 1 YEAR & 4 MONTHS , NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED !!! NHTSA & TRANSPORT CANADA NEED TO INVESTIGATE THESE FRAMES ! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10482197
- Incident
- Jun 6, 2011
- Mileage
- 240,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Sep 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING REGULAR SERVICE, THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR END WAS SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR FRAME AND STABILIZER BAR WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ...UPDATED 10/03/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ISUZU WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. UPDATED 10/09/2012 *JS
- NHTSA ID
- 10474101
- Incident
- Sep 5, 2012
- Mileage
- 150,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 31, 2012
HELLO, MY 2000 ISUZU RODEO WAS GETTING REPAIRED THIS WEEKEND AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND DAMAGED. HE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL LAST YEAR ON THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY CAR. I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE AND THEREFORE MISSED THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MY CAR FOR REPAIR ON THE RECALL. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE IT APPEARS THERE ARE MANY ISUZU THAT 1. DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS RECALL OR 2. MISSED THE DEADLINE LIKE I DID. IF THESE CARS AND THIS DAMAGE IS AS SEVERE AS IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE SHOULD NOT BE A DEADLINE ON THIS RECALL. ALL CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. I CALLED ISUZU AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE LAST YEAR BUT FOR THE FIRST 11 YEARS I HAD THIS CAR IT WAS IN CHICAGO, IL. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10468439
- Incident
- Jul 31, 2012
- Mileage
- 94,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed May 4, 2012
2000 ISUZU RODEO. CONSUMER SENT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING COMPLAINT SENT TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONCERNING WARRANTY AGREEMENT AND FALSELY PERFORMED REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A BODY SHOP, THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AND HAD HOLES ON THE BACK END OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CHASSIS. THE BODY SHOP STATED THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED PARTS, INSTEAD IF REPLACING THE ENTIRE CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE CHASSIS WAS ALREADY DAMAGED WHEN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 10V436000
- NHTSA ID
- 10453034
- Incident
- May 1, 2012
Body & structure
Filed Apr 24, 2012
HELLO, I BOUGHT MY ISUZU RODEO SUV IN FEB. OF 2000. I PAID $27,000 WITH A TRADE IN. I NOTICED THE FIRST YEAR THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE GOING ON 50-55 MILES AN HOUR, SO TOOK IT BACK TO THE WHERE I BOUGHT IT, THEY FIXED IT BUT IT WAS STILL HAPPENING. SO, YEARS WENT BY A FEW OTHER PROBLEMS OCCURRED SPENT MONEY ON THE CAR TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT ONE THING I NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM AND BODY OF THE CAR STARTED TO ROT, NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE CAR, IT STALLS, WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT DECIDES TO STALL, MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. WE COULD OF GOTTEN KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS CAR, SO UNSAFE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT ONLY 12 YRS OLD, I HAVE MAINTAINED THE CAR IN GOOD CONDITION, JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND, IT LOOKS HORRIBLE. SO, DRIVING A FEW WEEKS AGO, I HEARD THIS LOUD SNAP AND ALSO TO MENTION MY 17 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN HER CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT IT WAS, SO THAN I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVING THE WAY IT WAS, MY HUSBAND LOOKED DOWN AND HE SAID THAT RIGHT SWAY BAR IS BROKEN. SO, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID YOU WILL NEED TO SPEND MONEY ON REPAIRING IT AND OTHER PARTS THAT ARE ROTTING. SO, THIS REALLY MAKES YOU THINK HOW SAFE MY DAUGHTER IS IN THE CAR. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THIS CAR AT ALL EVER SINCE, I AM SO SCARED. SO, FINANCIAL I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR ALL OF THE PARTS ON THIS CAR,I HAVE TO GO OUT AND FIND A CAR THAT IS DEPENDABLE AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY ESPECIALLY MY CHILD. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE THAT ARE INVENTING THESE CAR'S SHOULD THINK A LITTLE BIT MORE WISER ON HOW TO MAKE A CAR. THANK YOU!! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10456344
- Incident
- Apr 13, 2012
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.