Dt: thecontact was driving on the freeway and had blow out. She applied the brakes which were under manufacturer's recal 02i-002. There where no brakes. This resulted in a crash. The contact sustained injuries.
1998 Isuzu Rodeo brakes complaints
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Dt: the contact received recall 02i002000 last week. He called the dealership to set up an appointment to have the recall repairs done. After waiting a long time the dealership informed him that the parts were not available. The dealership told him to stay there until the truck arrived with the parts on it. Finally, the dealership told him there was no truck coming with the parts on it. The contact's vehicle experiencing extended stopping distances in certain braking conditions as described in the recall, and was concerned about driving the car. The dealership did not offer him a rental car. The contact lived at least 50 miles away from the dealership.
Dt: the contact received a manufacturer's recall 021-002 concerning ABS brakes. When she contacted the dealer, they said they did not have the part. Later, she scheduled an appointment and had to cancel it. When she called to reschedule the appointment they told her they had the part. Before the appointment they had to reorder the part. Before the repair could be made she was involved in an accident because of ABS. Failure. The contact was backing out of her driveway when the vehicle crashed into a fence. The contact sustained a, fracture d disc, and the root of her front tooth broke. There are medical records for the injuries. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer said they would send someone to inspect the vehicle and did not do it.
Dt: the consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. The brakes did not hold. The ABS light came on since june of 2005. On july 15, 2005 the brakes failed, causing consumer's vehicle to lightly hit another vehicle. No police report was taken.. When she took vehicle to the dealership , they cleaned the ABS sensor because it was corroded. The ABS light went off, and the brakes worked fine until september 29. 2005, and it almost caused another accident. After she took it to the dealer to be checked again, they said that it was a problem with the ABS.
My elderly father was driving the 1998 isuzu rodeo on I-78 west bound when the breaks failed. My father said it was as if the ABS came on and prevented the brakes from working. The brake faliur resulted in a collision with the the car infront twice. At the time no injuries were reported however my father has experienced pain in his shoulders. After investigating how the brakes could fail on the internet I came to learn that this particular model of isuzu rodeo had been recalled due to ABS brake faliur. This was the way I came to learn of the recall. To this date isuzu has never contacted me regarding this recall. I have made mulitple attempts to contact clode at isuzu customer relations his phone number is 1800 255 6727 ext 7417. We have exchanged phone messages but have not bee able to speak. I wish clode would make an effort to reach me. We made an appointment with buhler isuzu at vall homes nj to have the problem resolved. We took the car to this dealer today however they are unable to repair it due to lack of proper equipment on their part. I am filing this comlaint after making multiple good faith attempts to resolve this problem. I am hearby making it known that I will no longer be responisble for any consequences after this automobile leaves buhler isuzu with or with out the said repairs. The court date for this accident is on sept 22 05.
Truck's brakes seem to fail when travling at slow speed and applying brakes the pedal will lock up and make a reving sound and vehicle will not stop . Contacted isuzu motor after the second instant and the recall was preformed on brakes but was told there is no problem . I do not fell safe driving this vehicle.
A recall was issued for the brakes, however the problem never was repaired.
While driving 50 MPH a deer jumped out into the street consumer attempted to stop and brakes failed. Vehicle collided with the deer, dragging it about 1500 feet. No report of airbag deployment. No injuries reported.
When the brakes are applied it has a relatively long stopping distance compared to other vehicles. Fortunately isuzu launched a recall campaign to address the problem and the ABS module was replaced but the problem is persists. I wrote to the manufacturer informing them of the problem but I have heard from them since then.
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.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall: 02i002000 concerning ABS brakes. After having the computer replaced for the ABS, and while driving 25 MPH ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
After ABS recall 02i002000 repairs were performed the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership indicated that the recall part failed.
Problems with ABS system on 1998 isuzu rodeo.*mr the ABS light illuminated and stayed on. The consumer received a recall notice for the ABS (02i-002) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. When the consumer picked the vehicle up she noticed that the ABS light was still on. The dealer failed to give the consumer an invoice indicating what was repaired/replaced. The consumer contacted the dealer who informed her that there was probably some other problem with the system and to bring the vehicle in for service. The consumer feels the problem should have been repaired the first time. *nm
When the brakes were applied vehicle continued to roll. Driver had to hit the side of the curb to stop. Mechanic replaced the anti lock brake sensor. Also, in june of 2003 engine was replaced because the timing belt came off and destroyed the engine. *ak
After recall repairs were done, the ABS light remained on. *ph when the consumer asked why the light was still on the service rep said that the problem was with the sensors. The consumer refused additional work. Months later the vehicle's brakes squeaked so bad that an independent shop refused to do the vehicle's state inspection. The consumer attributes the persistent squeaking with the initial ABS safety recall 021-002. The consumer request that the manufacturer repair the sensors.
Consumer received a safety improvement campaign letter from the manufacturer for the ABS coil integrated module replacement 021-002 notice. Repair was done at 83,383 miles, and the parts were under warranty for twelve months or 12,000 miles. Currently, vehicle at 100,000 miles experienced the same ABS problems.
Consumer stated that she received a recall note on ABS brake failure in october 2003, and each time she called the isuzu dealer they tell her they still did not have the parts. Dealer promised that they will call her back once parts arrived, but they never did so. Consumer did not remember name, address or telephone number of this particular dealer. Consumer indicated that she did not have any brake problem, but did want the recall taken care off.
Consumer received a recall letter concerning ABS brake system failure on october 2003. Dealer and manufacturer were cooperative and indicated there were no parts available. *ak there was no expected date of availability for the parts.
Recall 021002000 concerning ABS/coil module replacement: while driving at 25 MPH, consumer came upon a stop light and applied the brakes. Vehicle did not stop until it was across the intersection. The consumer was still having the problems stemming from the ABS brakes that were supposed to be repaired through the recall.
After having ABS recall 02i002000 repairs done vehicle experienced brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance. This only occurred while driving on snow or wet surfaces.
Recall 02i002000 concerning ABS brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer in october 2003 for recall repairs. Dealer indicated to consumer that the parts were not available. Consumer recently contacted the dealer again, and dealer stated the parts were on national back order.
While going less than 5 miles per hour I had to apply my brakes suddenly. The brakes locked up and the car would not stop causing a crash into another vehicle.
While driving 30 MPH, the driver applied the brakes, because the motorist in front of her slammed on the brakes and when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went down to the floor which caused a collision. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer and the mechanic noticed that the rotors and other brake parts needed replacement.*ak *cb
It was raining. Went to stop at the intersection of scott blvd and n. Decatur going at approx 10 miles an hour. The brakes would not work. I released and tried again and there was nothing. Hit the truck in front of me. The module for the ABS was replaced in april 2003.
While braking the pedal was hard and caused extended stopping distances. The dealer is aware of the problem but has not been resolved. Please provide any additional information.
While driving at 25 MPH anti lock brakes would not lock, causing the vehicle to hit a medal fence. Consumer stated that the brakes experienced extended stopping distance.
Abs coil integrated module replacement.*mr while driving on the freeway at 35 MPH the consumer noticed an accident ahead, when she tried to stop, the brakes completely locked up which caused her to rear end the person ahead of her. A few months later the consumer received information about a recall being issued for the brakes on the isuzu rodeo' s, the consumer hopes that isuzu can give financial assistance due to the defect. *cb (recall #02i0020000)
Consumer received a recall notice on november 5/2003 concerning ABS brakes. The ABS problem on certain sport utility vehicles that were equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), the vehicles could experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events. Dealer stated the recall was on back order. One must wait, we didn't' have the part yet. But on december 11, 2003 consumer had a collision due to brake failure.
Consumer was unable to have ABS recall 02i002000 repairs performed due to the parts being on back order. Manufacturer provided no assistance, they just indicated that this was an improvement campaign and not a safety campaign.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02i002000 repairs concerning ABS failure. Dealer kept the vehicle all day and did not do the recall repairs because the parts were unavailable. Also, the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for doing a diagnostic test which found a problem with the rear brakes.*ak *tt
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