2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport body problems

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 180,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed corrosion on the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear suspension lower link bracket was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Body · 180,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded and the rear lateral arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware that the federal safety agency campaign number: 104v36000 (suspension) had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 85,000 miles · MA

I got a letter from isuzu asking me to come in for a recall due to pre-mature frame rusting I was told they had to lift the body off the frame to inspect it and I was having the gas-level sender replaced at the same time. I was told by the service department that bolts holding the cassis to the frame had a tendency to fail so they were being replaced with stainless steel hardware. When I got the truck back the new shiny bolts and nuts were visible externally and I was assured that my truck was not that bad and it was just a precautionary measure. I was told the frame was in pretty good shape and that they applied some anti-rust treatment to the areas and for added strength, 2 reinforcement bars were bolted to the sides of the frame ( this was dome and verified visually by me ). About two years later, while having my exhaust manifold replaced due to excessive rot, I was informed that my frame was not safe because it was almost completely rotten in numerous areas and told that whoever tried to fix it knew that it was in terrible shape and simply put a band=aid on it and hit it with some anti-rust paint to make it look better. Just the frame was rotting, not the body or other parts. The official tsb apparently to shore up the frame by bolting two steel bars along the sides, unless the frame is so rotted out that it has to be replaced. So if I had not garaged my truck and been extra careful about washing the undercarriage, I could have gotten a brand-new frame, (or a trip to the emergency room if the frame broke while I was driving at almost any speed never mind highway speed). I am the original owner of this truck and have followed all tsb/recalls and recommended maintenance schedules. I love the truck, but I need it to be safe and very soon it may not pass safety inspection in my state. I have read about many people trying push for some sort of legal action on this.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Body · 130,000 miles · NH

The frame is so badly rotted out that it won't pass a safety inspection .

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Body · IL

Eroding frame underneath car. My car shakes and squeaks horribly! My car is so badly rusted that I have holes and I can see through the car underneath!

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Body · 13,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected rust was found around the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The current approximate mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · MA

I had a mechanic look at my truck because of an exhaust leak, while inspecting, he found a break/separation of the right frame where the forward mounting rear suspension bracket attaches. The left side of the frame is also rotted but not yet broken. I took it to an isuzu dealer in massachusetts, & they took pictures of the problem, then reported it to isuzu. I called isuzu's (800) help line to ask what they could do to repair my truck, they said nothing, they were not recalling that particular truck model but took my information.

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 124,000 miles · IN

Rear suspension mount fell off due to rusted frame. Isuzu owner support: using misdirection and strong arm tactics to delay and avoid resolution of the federal safety agency safety recall. Unethical practice. Filing small claims suit.

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Body · 103,000 miles · MA

The recall on the isuzu rodeos does not cover frame rot, just the "rear suspension lower link bracket area" which is outrageous, my car has frame rot from the front tires all the way to the back, you can poke your finger through to the other side, and it crumbles like bread. What's the point of fixing the bracket if the entire frame is falling off in pieces? Does that make it any safer?

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Body · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the front right frame was covered with rust. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was not repairable. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.