1998 Isuzu Rodeo: engine failure

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Body · 94,201 miles · MA

My 1998 isuzu rodeo, 94,000 mi, has a large (6") hole in the frame behind the right rear wheel. This hole was discovered yesterday when I took my car to liberty mazda in wakefield, ma for a routine oil change. This frame damage was not present on december 20, 2010 when I had work done for safety recall no. 10v‑436 at cornerstone mitsubishi in wilmington, ma. The hole in the frame shows extensive rust and a large chunk simply fell out while I was driving. The car needs a new frame or is undrivable as an extreme safety hazard. I was told that it would cost approximately $8000 to repair this vehicle which has an estimated value of less than half that amount. Other than the frame, the car runs great and I have spent thousands of dollars in the past few years (at least 8000) to replace the engine in may, 2008 (cracks in cylinder), replace the radiator (twice; 2007 and 2010), brake work, among other expensive repairs. Now the car is a safety hazard and I am without transportation unless the frame is replaced.

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 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 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

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Engine · KY

Every time I took my rodeo for an oil change, I was told there was no oil showing on the stick (even though it was usually changed every 3,000 miles). Two weeks ago the engine started making noise and I took it to the dealership and was told I needed a new engine!! ($9,000) I think these motors are defective. The manager at my dealership called the factory (to see if they might assume some responsibility-I provided all of my oil change receipts) only to be told that the information I received after each oil change should have been enough to send me to a repair facility??!! They didn't feel that they should be held accountable.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Engine · CO

Engine blew after less than 60k miles in 1998 isuzu rodeo. Repairman tells me it is a known issue with the engines burning 2 quarts of oil every 1500 miles.

Filed Nov 7, 2000 · Engine · GA

My SUV ran just fine , then all of a sudden it just stop running, it was taken to the dealer ship the following monday wherein it was checked out and they told me that all the 16 valves were bent, the timing belt still intact , the pistons were still good, but had to look @ the head to see they was more damage. They let me know that they was a defect from the factory, now I need a new engine $6620 for parts and labor. I did some research on last week and to my knowlegde there was a recall on last year wherein a part needed replacing or clipped for if it is not replaced , results would be engine failure. While driving along ,the engine would shut down and not start back up, not even jump start. Now the point of the matter is I was not notified of the recall plus I purchaed the vehicle in may 1999 the dealer failed to correct the problem before I bought it, plus failed to notify me of the recall , to bring the rodeo in for repairs. Over 55000 rodeos were recalled. I want justice. Ican't afford to pay out $6620 for a defect caused from the factory. Please help me!!! 55.