The consumer will provide information on the ABS and problem with a local dealer.
1998 Isuzu Rodeo brakes complaints
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While driving 55 MPH the ABS brake light illuminated on the dash and the brake pedal went down to the floor. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The technician could not duplicate the problem.
While driving at 45 MPH the consumers daughter (who was driving the vehicle alone) was changing lanes moving from the right to the left. Soon after crossing the divider lines she noticed brake lights ahead. The consumer's daughter depressed the brakes and heard a grinding, popping sound and the brake pedal sank to the floor of the vehicle. A few moments passed, then the brakes functioned properly, but not in time. The consumer's daughter collided with the rear end of the vehicle in front. The air bags deployed causing slight injuries to the arms and stomach of the consumer's daughter. The daughter also slightly injured her right leg in the collision. Police did arrive on the scene, but no one was cited. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the incident.
Abs, coil integrated module replacement.*mr (nar)
Consumer received a recall notice for ABS brakes. Took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and since then has had ABS brake problems. However, dealer refused to do additional repairs.
Dealership was unable to perform recall 02i002000 repairs concerning ABS brakes because they were unable to get the parts from the manufacturer, and manufacturer was unable to provide a proper explanation of why the parts were not available to the dealership.
Consumer received recal 02i002000 concerning ABS brake failure. Consumer contacted the dealer, who indicated that the parts would not be available until february 2004.
While driving 50 MPH the brakes failed, causing, the vehicle to collide into a park bench. As a result, engine exploded. No fire reported. Dealer stated the cause of the explosion was due to lack of oil in the vehicle.
While driving at 50 MPH, driver applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop, and collided with the guard rail. After the accident consumer called the dealer to verify if there was any recall on vehicle. Dealer denied it . 10 months after the accident, consumer received a recall the federal safety agency letter 02i002000 concerning ABS brake failure.
While driving 25 MPH consumer avoided hitting a flock of ducks. Upon applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle took longer to stop. Vehicle collided with a stop sign, and experienced $5,500 damage.
The defect stated in ABS the federal safety agency recall campaign 02i002000 ccurred prior to consumer receiving the recall letter. As a result, vehicle experienced ABS failure which resulted in an accident.
Whenever ABS brakes were applied brake pedal would go to the floor. This caused extended stopping distance. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the brake problem.
Abs electronic device failed.
Brakes failed to engage after pulling away from a stoplight at about 10-15 MPH. The cars ahead stopped but my rodeo would not even with me literally standing on the brakes. They were non-responsive although the ABS grinding took place. I recently had the vehicle in for the algorithm change, but noticed no difference. I initially called isuzu owner relations on 7/8/02 about the msn carpoint recall alert under the federal safety agency campaign number 021002000, noptification date 6/02/02, affecting 161,927 vehicles. Isuzu owner relations personell vehemently denied there was any cause for alarm or action from isuzu. Dealership and isuzu personnel denied any problem with brakes despite calls to isuzu owner relations and visits to the dealership. This is the 3rd accident (several other near accidents) with this same type of problem occurring resulting in an accident...this time the insurance company totaled the rodeo. I had become so skeptical of this vehicle that I refused to use it on boy scout or family outings. Over the years, I have owned 10 vehicles, managed sales accounts in 11 states requiring me to drive appx 25 rental vehicles per year and yet had a spotless driving record ...from 1966 to 1998, before purchasing the rodeo...go figure. Will isuzu now admit that there is a problem with the rodeo? Please investigate.
The anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage allowing the car to roll forward. *mr there were several incidents where on slow stops, the anti-lock brakes failed to properly engage and allowed the vehicle to roll forward. The problem was intermittent. The master cylinder was replaced, however, the problem recurred. Refer to recall#02i002000. The consumer was told that there was no existing recall. *scc
Brake failure occurred while driving at 10 MPH. *mr the consumer applied the brakes with regular soft pedal braking when the vehicle slid forward beyond the normal braking point. The consumer had to brake three vehicle lengths ahead. The ABS light was intermittent. The ABS light came on when the consumer had to brake on any bumpy or uneven street, flat surface, or downgrade. The consumer slid into the bumper of another vehicle that stopped unexpectedly.
About a year ago consumer received recall notice# 02i002000 concerning ABS. There was no problem with the ABS. Dealer made the recall repairs, and now the ABS light has been flashing on intermittently.
Consumer states when brake pedal is pressed pedal is hard, resulting in extended stopping distance.
While driving, the brakes failed, which caused the to experience extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak *ts also the ABS light illuminated when the incident occurred.
When the ABS warning light comes on and brakes are appiled there is a loud noise. The brake pads are not worn.
Vehicle was parked and unoccupied in front of owner's home - in first gear with parking break engaged and wheels turned toward the road. There was a clicking noise under the hood and, although parking break was applied, vehicle's wheels were rotating, as if the vehicle was "driving itself". Vehicle proceeded to hit another vehicle parked 6+ feet in front of it. When it hit the other vehicle it pushed and held the vehicle's frame about 3 inches forward. The engine started smoking and continued clicking. Fire and police were called. When fire and police arrived, firemen removed battery cables to vehicle and pushed vehicle back to the side of the road and the vehicle's body (vehicle that had been hit) swung back over it's frame. This very dangerous occurrence was witnessed by the woman whose vehicle had been hit. Also, ABS system on the isuzu never worked and the four-wheel drive most times didn't engage or disengage as it should have. 0n 7/9/2003 the dealer stated the anti theft module failed which caused the vehicle to start up.
1998 isuzu rodeo experienced brake failure. *mr the brakes were intermittent. The brake pedal would go to the floor and lock up. A few days later the ABS light had come on. The problem was diagnosed as a rear brake sensor and was replaced. The molding on the driver door was loose, the latch on the console had broken, the sunvisor on the passenger side had fallen down, and the center caps on the front wheels had pitted. The consumer requested a buy back and or trade in. *scc
The ABS light illuminated and stayed on . The brakes squeaked while driving. The dealer repaired the braakes but the light remained illuminated.
Anti-lock brakes do not work properly when one tire hits a slippery surface causing extended braking distance.
Consumer received a recall notice # 02i002000 subject: ABS. Consumer called the dealer and made an appointment. When the consumer got to the dealer, there were no parts available. The dealer said they would call when the parts became available. It has been two weeks and the consumer has not received a call.
While pulling inside of the parking lot applied brakes and ran into the vehicle from behind. Brake pedal did not hold, and went all the way down to the floor.
Abs light is flashing constantly, and there is a delay in stopping when brakes are applied.
Turning into parking lot, brakes did not stop vehicle - did not lock, did not skid, did not stop, resulting in the vehicle going into the building.
Under certain conditions the ABS failed to stop the vehicle. *ak. After 5 years a recall was issued, and the vehicle was repaired.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop.
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