1998 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system problems

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · AR

Sudden uncontrolled acceleration at stop or moving slow in town. Extreme danger !!and has happened several times.

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Fuel system, Suspension · 160,389 miles · MI

Fuel tank mounts rusted and failed. Rear suspension.stabilizer.brackets rusted and failed rear axle shift due rusted mounts and rear frame rust.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the rear of the vehicle suddenly began to abruptly sway to the right. The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder and called a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the brackets from the frame were fractured and also caused a hole in the fuel tank. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and was advised by the dealer that the rear suspension could be repaired under the recall but not the hole in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed to the contact that the recall repair would not cover the damage of the fuel tank. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 168,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle and while driving the fumes entered the vehicle. The fuel gauge was inoperable and she was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a hole in the top of the fuel tank and the fuel gauge was faulty. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 168,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Body, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · NY

Tl-the driver owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic he was informed the fuel tank and undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. He also stated the fuel gauge stopped functioning. He repaired that failure himself. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sm.

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NJ

My 1998 isuzu rodeo has been having a problem with a very high idle somewhere between 1800 and 2300 RPM more often than not this can cause the brakes to wear down faster and ofcourse it consumes way too much gas I know that I can own another car but it is not right that I can't even find the right source for this dilemma the official isuzu wed site does not even have a referral or any attachment to make any kind of complains or at least a way out of this problem. I've change many components but still not problem resolve. If you google this issue you will realized that it's been a problem that hasn't been addressed by any means everyone's guessing but my biggest fear is that I suspect that there has been many close calls of near proportions to having accidents of serious consequences. Could you please address this issue pronto before anybody gets killed. I'm somewhat of an expert on cars I drive many different types but I've to be honest with you: I'm kind of afraid to drive my own car. I commute at least 50 miles per day. I have no choice in the meantime I need help. My resources are not that abundant as a matter of fact this car is a fine car but the parts are very expensive nonetheless I try to keep up with it as far as maintenance is concern and then some but I feel that in the hands of an average joe believe me they wouldn't be able to afford the repairs let alone the up keep. This is why I try to more than the average person to have my car running fine and care free. Please help. Sign distress driver from nyc.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Brakes, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · AL

I have some very important issues pertaining to my 1998 isuzu rodeo. I read several blogs on a forum from other rodeo owners that have had some of the same problems that I have with mine. The biggest one is the ABS system and the other is the fuel sending unit and gas gauge. These are two of the most reported problems but not the only ones. It seems that isuzu should be doing something to correct these and other problems associated with this vehicle. The ABS has been addressed in some but not in others. Although the gas gauge does not pose any real safety issues it is one that poses minor safety issue because of the possibility of running out of gas because of not knowing the correct amount of fuel in the car.

Filed Feb 2, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL

Fuel gauge began reading erroneous. Replaced fuel sending unit located inside fuel tank but still only reads 1/8 of a tank when full. I believe the vehicle must be reprogrammed by the dealer for this particular model year. I have to go by the miles driven to estimate next fuel stop.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Fuel system · NM

Fuel gauge is inaccurate. Filled rodeo twice and gauge shows empty and light comes on in cluster. Have not resolved problem yet.

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.