1997 Isuzu Rodeo: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 118 complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Rodeo describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2003
1
2001
2
2000
3
1999
3
1998
3
1997
5
1996
1
1994
1
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Body, Suspension · ID

The truck is eroding away the under carriage and has stated to come through interior effecting the bolts and the supports holding seat down. Also the engine has been replaced twice. Blown knocking engine

Filed May 2, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 10,000 miles · ID

2006 I purchased 1997 isuzu rodeo. Not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. We had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. They had to replace engine 2. First one they installed was also blown. Engine still ticks. There is also problems with the SUV wanting to accelerate while at a stop. Sometimes not even holding the break firm stops it from rolling. The heater core started leaking antifreeze into the vehicle. The replacement fee just for the part is 400.00. I have read many reports of airbags not deploying.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

Both the drivers and passengeers automatic windows have broken. The middle console is broken. The hooks for the back seat do not latch the seat and the seat flies forward during braking (a distracting hazzard). The engine makes a ticking noise. The engine seems to get too hot. The engine seems to smell of oil even after short trips. The belts make loud noise when the vehicle is just starting - I just had the vehicle in the station and the service man said he did not find anything wrong with the vehicle.

Filed May 20, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Problem with vehicle time after time,1997 isuzu rodeo which costing me about 24000.00 dollars with high interest,now problem with crank shaft sticking out about 1 and a half inches when you mash down on clutch in which service mechanics say it should not do,and that it is coming out too much. Abs light stays on,ticking sound coming from the engine like the valves. Can not pay on it good because I am always spending money to try to keep it running. Payment of 384.00 dollars per month for 5 years. Purchased from thomson georgia jeep and dodge dealership. Burning out alternators which cost me over 180.00 dollars twice,couple of starters,pick-up switch,rear end squeaking,crank and cam sensors. It has been one problem after another and I do not have this kind of money to keep spending on repairs and try to make payments. Makes me wonder what was wrong with this vehicle before I bought it,and what its history was. Even has foul fume odors a lot.

Filed May 25, 2001 · Engine · WI

Our problem is with american isuzu motors and not with the russ darrow organization. We purchased this vehicle in november of 1999. In february of 2000, the engine made a noticeable ticking sound. We had taken the vehicle back to the dealership where purchased and they couldn't identify the problem. In march of 2000, isuzu had sent out a bulletin to its dealerships regarding this problem. We, as the consumer, were not aware of this bulletin until july of 2000, when our vehicle was again serviced for the same ticking sound. We were then informed that the ticking sound was coming from one or more of the lash adjusters do to varnish build up. Isuzu claims that the condition results from exceeding the required oil change and filter, which in the owners manual states every 7500 miles or 12 months which ever comes first. It also states that it should be changed every 3750 miles under "severe driving conditions". First they recommended a oil change of ow-30 synthetic oil, which is suppose to basically flush out the hydraulic lash adjusters and remove the varnish that is preventing the hydraulic lash adjuster piston travel. This was done at our expense. We were informed to drive the vehicle for several days, and if the ticking persisted, return the vehicle for further servicing which all would be covered under the powertrain warranty. The vehicle was return to the dealership in july of 2000 for further diagnostic work. At this time we were informed that I and my husband would be responsible financially for all labor costs involved in tearing down the engine. The dealer informed us that isuzu would only cover broken parts and would not pay for any other services. At this point, I walked out of the dealership. Our problem is, only some of the 1997 rodeos are involved with this problem. Also, how could isuzu only make a engine that would carry a regular weight oil and then all of a sudden have to change to a synthetic oil?? $840.00 repair.