1998 Isuzu Rodeo engine problems

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Engine · 92,000 miles · 00

1998 isuzu rodeo used 5 liters of oil in 4000 kms and seized up with out warning on 30 dec 05. The oil light and engine light did not come on isuzu dealers said it won't come on until vehicle is out of oil. So why put sensors on the truck. Only 92000 kms on the rodeo talked to saturn, isuzu in fredricton and gm customer service was told to bad so sad check you oil more but if we do a recall on excessive oil consumption keep your bill and we may refund you. The truck did not smoke or leak oil. The oil was check 14 nov 05. It always used 1 litre every 5000 kms. I was told by dealer it would not get any worse. Guess they were wrong it is going to cost me $3700 to fix. Thanks isuzu and gm.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 98,651 miles · TX · fire

Dt: the contact stated h vehicle burned to the ground after it stalled. The fire originated from under the hood. The contact had no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. He took the vehicle to dealer for an oil change less than twelve hours prior to the fire. A police report was taken. The fire department did respond. The police report indicated the fire was of an electrical nature. *ak updated 02/24/06.

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 Sep 17, 2004 · Engine · 73,000 miles · MA

While driving 50 MPH engine was producing a loud knocking noise. Dealer stated that the bearing rod failed which caused excessive oil burning, and the engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · 131,257 miles · IA

The vehicle does not start, the check engine light and ABS light comes on intermittently. After replacing the battery, the consumer was informed that the wiring harness cable is defective. Recall found by the consumer and the manufacture states the repair has been made.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Engine · GA

Engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on the diagnostic machine code 401 came on, indicating that egr valve insufficiently flowed to the engine. Mechanic replaced the engine. Then, consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

Car loses coolant and overheats. Engine has been pressure-checked and dye-checked. There appear to be no leaks. After further repairs to no avail, it is concluded that coolant is escaping via the exhaust, and the heads need to be replaced. Vehicle has only 88,000 miles, which I am told is very low to have such a major problem.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Engine · KY

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 01i002000 regarding timing belt failure. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment. Dealer informed the consumer that the parts were not available. It has been over sixty days and dealer does not have the parts available.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Engine · KY

The recall replacement part for the timing belt recall 01i002000 hasn't been available for over a month, and the dealership doesn't know when the part will be available.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 63,000 miles · KY

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