1998 Isuzu Rodeo: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Body · 100,000 miles · MA

Frame is completely rotted out. Brought in for recall on brackets and the dealer, referred to me by the isuzu web site, sent me on my way without warning me of any problems. The next week, my mechanic said it was unsafe to drive and said it looked like it was driven in salt water for a year. I understand things wear out over time, but the structure of the vehicle needs to be strong and last more than 10 years. They are still selling these vehicles at dealerships without warning potential customers of their issues. This to me is a big problem and needs to be resolved before anyone gets hurt. I have two small children and would not drive them in this vehicle, but some people do not have the means to get around some other way. Toyota bought their frames from the same manufacturer that provided honda and isuzu with their frames and they offered to buy them all back, realizing that there was a problem. They recently just settled with that manufacturer for the faulty frames. This needs to be addressed swiftly and not by a voluntary recall issued by the company to try to appease or stall a consumer protection agency.

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 Nov 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CA

(1) fuel gauge failed. I note that other owners of this car of similar year have the same problem. (2) stalled in middle of freeway which almost caused crash with cars traveling in adjoining lanes at 65 MPH. *ak (3) replaced fuel pump at $500+ with no resolution of problem. The fuel guage still does not work, and car stalled again on freeway.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Electrical · MN

Vehicle originally failed summer of 2000 with ~42000 miles. While driving, engine would stall for a few seconds and re-fire. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that until the vehicle failed and would not start again, they could not diagnose the problem. As time went on, the failures became more frequent and more severe. The vehicle will stall and will not start for 5-20 mins. Sometimes the vehicle will not start in the morning when it is cold. This problem has been reported the last 6 times the vechicle was taken in for other service and the dealer has been unable to fix the problem. During hot weather, the vehicle stalls at least once per day. Same symptoms as 98v170000 recall. Dealer claims recall was performed or vehicle was n/a. Dealer just kept the vehicle for 11 days, was able to reproduce the problem 1 time. Contacted isuzu and cleaned all ground wire contacts. This did not fix the problem. I have been in many dangersous situations with the vechicle stalled on high-speed freeways with no shoulder to pull onto, and in traffic where I have nearly been rear ended multiple times.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Engine · GA

Prior to recall 01i002, timing belt broke causing vehicle to stall, vehicle would not restart, as a result of the damaged caused consumer had to have the engine rebuilt, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all services completed, time missed from work, transportation, and emotional stress.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Acceleration · MD

Idles rough. Won't start-up, and stalls out. When at a complete stop vehicle idles rough and rpms race and will begin to stall out.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

Rough idle & check engine light, stalling. Large crack dealer says sees many of these.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Engine · MD

After driving for over 200 miles vehicle began to stall out on exit ramps. Isuzu has been contacted. *ak the vehicle stalled many times when shifting to lower gear to bring it to a stop after highway driving. Dealer is unable to find the cause.

Filed Apr 27, 2000 · Engine · CA

The engine of the vehicle has stalled several times in normal driving environments including highway and city street. These incidents that have happened while I am applying brake to slowdown the vehicle due to traffic conditions or changing course to another predetermine direction. Occasionally, when I apply brake to slow down the vehicle due to traffic conditions, the tachometer indicates engine rotates abnormally. The engine's speed surges. At times when engine idles at extremely low RPM, it stalls.

Filed Jul 31, 1999 · Seat belts · NY

My seat belt , (it is the shoulder, lap belt all in one,) the lap belt part lays across my stomach region not below my waist, snug at the hips which is standard safety wear. I had contacted my dealer as well as their main devision branch in california to resolve this matter and after numerous telephone calls, e-mails back and forth with the california division, and trips to the local dealer and it still has not been resolved. I was stalled by the dealer while they were waiting for a triplicate form to come in to order what they told me at the time would resolve my problem. A seat belt extension. When the form finally arrived I went down to the dealer once again, to be measured for this extension and at that time was informed that an extension was not the answer to fix the seat belt fit. The service manager told me that extensions were used for extremely overweight people, (which is not my problem) and that all the extension would accomplish for me is making the lap belt longer and even more ill fitting. The service manager frank then proceeded to tell me that even though he can see that my belt doesn't fit me (and volunteered to me that he doesn't bother to wear one) that there was nothing he could do for me. I wasn't satified with his answer and continued pursuing the issue further until he finally suggested having the sales rep steve get in touch with me. The sales rep never did call me and then frank the service manager contacted my husband telling him that they (the local dealer) could not be of assistance in resolving this matter and that we should once again contact isuzu direct in california. To date the matter is still unresolved and as I await for a returned telephone call from the california customer relations office. I am submitting my complaint to you for some needed help in resolving this matter. I am currently 5 1/2 months pregnant and not only is my safety in question but also that of my unborn child. Sincerely, mrs. Patricia k. Yurasits

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Whenever vehicle slows down for a stop, it would stall out for no reason. After stalling out & waiting a while, vehicle can be restarted. Had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs, but cause not found. *ak right rear brake leaking oil.