2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport suspension complaints

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Suspension · 113,414 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH an unknown noise was heard and the vehicle lost control. While pulling the vehicle into a parking space, the entire passenger side suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the stabilizer bar was completely rusted off of the frame. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,414.

Filed Jan 6, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 130,000 miles · NH

I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport with about 144,000 miles on it which I purchased new in july 2001. The rear section of the frame is rusted through on both sides in some areas and the lower link supports are also rusting off. I called isuzu motors america owners relation department (800) 255-6727 and spoke to karen who indicated that she is their 'national operations manager' in anaheim ca. (karen would not provide her last name, stating that she is the only karen employed by isuzu(?), nor would she allow me to speak to anyone else when I asked). Karen informed me that isuzu along with the federal safety agency have decided that their recall campaign # 10v436000 does not include rodeo sports, even though the sport is listed on the odi report. (the federal safety agency action number pe09030). She stated that the frames are different on the rodeo sport vs. The regular rodeo (I also own a 2003 rodeo ls). When I asked her what the difference was, she could not tell me. When I asked her what the difference in materials used was, she could not tell me. She pretty much was not caring of my complaint and did nothing more than taking my name and telling me that she'll open a file and telling me not to expect anything else to happen. I see that there are other complaints here for the same issue on rodeo sports and wonder why nothing has been done about this. Why are they only covering the rodeo and not the rodeo sport?? The whole excuse about different frames is a moot point since the rodeo sport frame is also rusting through. Why do we, as consumers have to lose the use of our vehicles because of poor quality materials used in the construction of the vehicle by the manufacturer. I have maintained my rodeo sport very well and expected to drive it at least 200,000 miles or more. I feel that this is a known safety issue that should be addressed in the interest of us consumers by isuzu and the federal safety agency. I hope to hear back about a suitable resolution soon.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 52,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo sport. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise. The vehicle began to sway uncontrollably without assistance. The contact immediately pulled over to the side of the road and called roadside assistance. A mechanic inspected underneath the vehicle and found that the torque was detached from the vehicle. Also, the entire undercarriage was completely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 52,000.