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1998 Isuzu Rodeo brakes complaints
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The anti-lock brake system does not operate properly. This was first looked into at the 7500 mile service with no problem found. The car now has 67000 miles with the problem still occuring. There has been one accident caused by problem with many close calls. The vehicle is very unsafe to drive. Without warning the brake pedal will kick back at the driver and the car will lose all braking power. The dealership says this is normal operation for the ABS. I've driven many cars with ABS, and they all stop when the ABS is engaged. This rodeo loses all pressure and just glides forward. So far they have replaced a speed sensor and the wiring harness that goes to the rear of the car. Isuzu says they have made a new harness because the old one was too short and would break easily. But, there is no recall on it. The sensor and harness were replaced two weeks ago, but the problem still persists. Please help us with getting our vehicle fixed properly before there is a major accident caused by it.
While driving at 5 MPH and upon applying brake pedal brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, who determined that wire harness connected to ABS brakes shorted out the speed sensor. Dealer has replaced the wire harness at 20000 miles. Please provide any further details.
While driving about 20mph and applying brakes vehicle did not stop. Felt like brakes did not engage. Consumer lost control of vehicle. When hitting a bump or pothole brakes went to floor. This happened intermittently. Please add VIN.
I had all preventive maintenance and a lot of work done on brakes in the past few weeks at the dealership. Suddenly, a week and a half after the last repair, this problem comes from nowhere. Of course, it's an additional repair with additional costs. Something is not right. This care has been maintained and very well taken care of for the past 3 years.
The vehicle developed a pulsing in the brakes due to warpage in the rear disc brakes.
On at least 5 occasions consumer experienced brake failure. When applying the brakes at low speeds(5-15 MPH)a sensation was felted similar to ther eaction of the anti-lock brake pulse but very little braking power resulting in substantial brake travel. Dealer said this was caused by an inadequate after market brake jon.
Whenever brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop properly. Had taken vehicle to dealership and was informed that no problem existed with brakes in 1999. After moving to another state experienced the same problem. Took to another dealership, and informed consumer brakes were not grabbing like they should. Mechanic replaced pads and rotors in the rear of vehicle. Problem of non stopping still exists.
Rear brakes have been serviced 7 times, replacement of shoes each time. Abs light will not go out, brakes have failed twice at very low speed during stopping.
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively, front and rear rotors have rusted prematurely. Also, states when brakes are applied it is extremely difficult to stop, driver has to downshift to stop the vehicle. Please give any further details.
When attepmting to stop and upon applying brakes ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a rearend collision, impact speed 15 MPH. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak isuzu has denied the problem, consumer states every time vehicle hits a bump, she temporarily loses brake control.
Abs brakes skipped, brakes never really engaged...vehicle never slowed down.
I applied my brakes to stop and ABS kicked in and prevented the vehicle from stopping and I don't believe even slowed the vehicle much. The conditions were dry and sunny, if ABS did not activiate, and I feel it should not have, an accident would have been avoided.
Ea99008; when driving over bump or pot hole brakes will fail. After going over bump and reapplying brakes vehicle will eventually stop.*ak consumer states there have almost been numerous accidents because of this problem, especially when going down a driveway or a hill, consumer has contacted manufacturer and was told, that is how the anti-lock system works on this vehicle.
While traveling over any bump or sticky surfaces and depressing the brake pedal, vehicle goes into exceeding speed while brakes are being applied and it takes longer than expected to come to a complete stop. *ak the vehicle surge when brakes are applied. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, but the consumer is concerned about safety of driving this vehicle.
While driving on a slight incline at 10mph applied brakes and pedal went to floor. Consumer hit vehicle in front, causing . $ 2000.00 damage.
While driving on a semi-bumpy paved road I attempted to make a quick stop from about 20mph. As I attempted to stop the ABS brakes appeared to engage (had ABS on my previous car) then totally failed and I rolled out into the intersection. Went about 10-15 feet without any braking power. If cars would have been passing through intersection or had been in front of me - would have caused an accident.
Brake caliper locked up while driving, the caliper was replaced and one week later the other one failed, consumer request reimbursement because he feels this was a premature failure. Nlm. Nlm
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.
Low speed on rough/slick surface, ABS slips, pedal to floor and makes ca-ca-ca sound.
Abs stopped working. Dealer determined a faulty wiring harness and replaced it (part # 8-97233-422-0).
Braking discontinues and pedal goes soft when a bump is hit at any speed, has happened numerous times, check engine light on due to faulty fuel sensor
While traveling at highway speed of 40 MPH on a semi wet road, applied brakes to slowdown, and all of sudden vehicle spun out of control and hit medium strip; spun around again and hit the medium strip on the right side of vehicle. Driver received back and neck injuries. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash. Dealer needs to replace all the brake drums/lines including the rear braking system. Please provide further information.
Abs problem previously corrected by dealer when vehical new, but now ABS light comes on constantly and car is out of warranty. I think isusu should take care of ABS problem. Have seen and heard of lots of complaints about ABS, so there is obviously an ABS defect.
3 or more incidents of excessive stopping distance when ABS engaged almost resulting in an accident . Also strongly believe ABS should not of engage under these conditions. System to sensitive. *ak,
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Abs light has come on. Due to the number of complaints and the open investigation (ea99-008) on the database I want to register this occurance. So far the brakes are working without ABS. Since warranty is over I will be taking it to an independant repair shop.
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When brake pedal was applied it went to the floor. Brakes responded late. After reapplying brakes with two feet, vehicle began to slow down. Dealer has been contacted.
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