1998 Isuzu Rodeo acceleration problems

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While driving 3 MPH, the engine raced to approximately 2,500-4,000 rpms. The contact stated that the vehicle sped out of control and flipped upside down. He sustained cuts and lacerations, difficulty breathing and was hospitalized for several days. The contacts wife received six stitches. He has not been able to speak with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. The vehicle is unable to be driven. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 08/27/07

Filed Sep 22, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Failure of ABS brake system, even though dealer fixed the problem via recall; fuel leak at hose and fuel pump connection; failure of fuel sending unit and fuel gauge.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · MN

On numerous occasions, especially during the winter, the engine of my 5-speed 1998 isuzu rodeo has suddenly revved up to rpms of between 2500 and 4000 in neutral (between shifts and at stop signs and stoplights). It happens randomly; the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem and claims to have no knowledge of this problem, although I provided them with copies of numerous similar complaints from the federal safety agency website. Moreover, on three occasions when taking my foot off the accelerator pedal (twice on exit ramps and once when approaching a stop sign), the engine has died while the vehicle was moving at speeds of around 35 MPH.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

Abs system is engaging after vehicle has stopped which causes vehicle to lurch forward. Over $1500 total brake repair so far on this vehicle and it still won't stop properly.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Acceleration · FL

Intermittently when applying brakes vehicle will accelerate forward and engine revs. Dealer has inspected vehicle three times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · NY · crash

Engine idle was resolved by dealer. Problem valve cover leak. Shifter on natl backorder.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Acceleration · MD

Idles rough. Won't start-up, and stalls out. When at a complete stop vehicle idles rough and rpms race and will begin to stall out.

Filed Dec 31, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

Brakes failed attempting to stop at sign while traveling over bumps in road/pedal went to floor/vehicle seemed to accelerate when brakes went to floor rather than slow down.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

Rough idle & check engine light, stalling. Large crack dealer says sees many of these.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Acceleration, Fuel system · NY

While driving, if consumer takes foot of the accelerator it feels like the brake is on and vehicle almost comes to a complete stop.