1996 Isuzu Rodeo body problems

Filed May 27, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 153,213 miles · IN

The frame of this vehicle is rusted excessively and is deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy. All other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great.

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Body · 166,000 miles · MN

Effective part: the 2 main frames are rust out and could break at anytime. We believe one of the reasons why the frames are deteriorating is from salt during the winter. Do to the company bad framing.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Body · NH

The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago. There is absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles. Many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out. There are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust. Isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people. Isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002. The same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair. That is absolutely ridiculous! There are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles. What? Why? That is absolutely criminal! This recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which is pretty much all of them. Not just years 1998-2002. My frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand. This should not be happening for easily another decade. Can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Body · NH

The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo is completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this is a very large issue that isuzu is having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame is rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago. There is absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles. Many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out. There are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust. Isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people. Isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002. The same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair. That is absolutely ridiculous! There are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles. What? Why? That is absolutely criminal! This recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which is pretty much all of them. Not just years 1998-2002. My frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand. This should not be happening for easily another decade. Can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that excessive rust was building up under the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the year of the vehicle did not comply with the recall. The contact believed that the manufacturer should extend the recall to later model vehicles as the failure was concurrent with the failure. 150,000. Updated 9/16/11 *cn the consumer also stated the gas tank leaked due to the rusting of the vehicle. The gas tank supports rusted out and the frame was crumbling from the rust. The mechanic informed the consumer the vehicle was beyond repair. Updated 11/02/11

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Body · 111,000 miles · NY

Hi, I own an isuzu rodeo s v6 (year 1996) and after having some problems with the fuel pump my mechanic alerted me about an advanced rusting deterioration on the structural frame of the car. Not only the body of the car is rusted but the fuel line pipes as well. The break fluid pipe broke two years ago due to rusting but fortunately I was able to stop the car by reducing gears. The rest of the car is in great condition (mechanically, electrically, etc) and it is a shame that in vital parts of the car isuzu used cheap/non-resistant material.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Body · AL

The frame of my 1996 iszuz rodeo is rusted away.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Body · 70,000 miles · CT

Frame is rotted on 1996 isuzu rodeo completely rusted through , only 98,000 miles.

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Body, Wheels · CA

Lugs: nuts stripped the metal in male form. Air gun striped the metal parts when mechanic was removing the wheels. Also, electrical door locks are not going all the way down. Dealership was notified, and the response was that they were not aware of this problem.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Body · CA

Power door locks failed.