This problem has occurred since winter of 1998 when I first moved from california to colder nebraska and now in kentucky. It only happens in winter time after a cold start (never got cold enough in california). The brakes are frozen for a few minutes until the engine warms up and then finally give slowly. Over the years I have learned to deal with the issue by letting the car warm idle. There have been a few instances as in this last winter where I was in a hurry and forgot to let it warm up with the result of going downhill and not being able to break at will. I have checked with various mechanics and none had heard of such a condition. As I have been unable to drop off the car so far long enough to diagnose the problem, I really need to take care of this problem. If there has been a diagnosis, since I have seen another identical complaint from someone from alaska on this site, please advise.
1994 Isuzu Rodeo brakes problems
11 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components5
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
- Conventional2
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Isuzu Rodeo brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Isuzu Rodeo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motor stays overheated.*ak the water pump, timing belt, and bypass hose have been replaced, however problem continues, vehicle also experiences hesitation. Consumer complains of noisy brakes, rotors were glazed, rotors, pads, and seals were replaced, brakes continue to make noise. Battery cable was corroded. Vehicle lurches into reverse, fuel injector was leaking and caused long crank, all injectors were replaced. Rear driver door would not open from outside due to latch sticking. *slc also the cigarette lighter was inoperative.
On 2 occasions vehicle took off without foot on accelerator and shifting into 3rd gear. Consumer tried to apply brakes, but could not override acceleration. Consumer had to turn off engine and coast to side.
Brake failure, when vehicle is cold brake pedal becomes very hard, have to wait until vehicle completely warms up before pedal will move.
Rear brakes are grabbing putting strain on powertrain. Tt
Replaced rear defroster twice.
Brake system failure, rotors are wearing out excessively.
The emergency brake does not work on any incline. Tt
Abs brakes locked losing control resulting in brake rotors splitting and some components fell off. Road conditions possibly icy. Please describe details. Tt
Traveling 40mph vehicle surged at high rate of speed. Brakes inoperative. Tt
Questions about the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo brakes
Does the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Isuzu Rodeo brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Isuzu Rodeo have bad brakes?
The Isuzu Rodeo model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (222 complaints), 1999 (214 complaints) and 2000 (36 complaints).
Other 1994 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Transmission 15Engine 14Electrical 13Wheels 10Acceleration 8Locks 7Visibility 7Body 6Steering 6Suspension 4Tires 4Fuel system 3Seat belts 2Lights 1Seats 1
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