1998 Isuzu Rodeo: wrong fuel gauge reading

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 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 Mar 22, 2007 · Airbags, Body · CA

Very dissatisfied with vehicle. It''s has many problems from start. While driving the vehicle and going into gears the vehicle surges forward. Car shimmy's with no available fix. Vehicle has strong suspension vibration and become more pronounced as speed increases. The ABS light illuminated and stayed on. The brake pedal never seems to go to the floor, it just gets sponging and you feel the ABS pulsating thru the pedal and the vehicle doesnt slow down, causing extended stopping distance. Fuel sending unit is operating erratically. Gas gauge reads empty nearly all the time regardless of level of fuel. After filling tank gauge will rise to 1/2 then as you drive a few miles it will drop and read empty. Passenger side air bag assembly mounts have come loose which causes air bag assembly to move around behind dash. This rattle is very bothersome. Paid a lot of money for the dealership to fix problem, but the rattle was back soon after. The bolts came loose on passenger's side front door. Wheel studs on 1998 isuzu rodeo strip off. Glove box in 1998 isuzu rodeo sticks and hard to open.

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 Oct 1, 2004 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · FL

Fuel sending unit defective. Apparently a manufacturing problem after reading other posts. I have evacuated 3 times due to recent hurricanes in florida and have fought huge gas lines only to discover I still had 3/4 of a tank left even though it reads completely empty. I now have to rely on doing the math to determine if I need gas. This needs to be addressed now!!

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 Jul 22, 2004 · Fuel system · 95,750 miles · FL

My gas gauge started acting funny, I called my mechanic and told him and he informed me of technical service on the fuel gauge sender. We called bob dance isuzu in sanford, florida and talked to him about the situation. He says that he has several isuzu rodeos coming in with this problem. I can't afford to replace something that is due to manufactures default. Someone needs to step in and make them fix the problem. I just talked to my friend who owns the same vehicle except a 2000 and she already had to replace this part. Do something about this situation!!!

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 31,807 miles · MI

Fuel gauge in 1998 isuzu rodeo. This is clearly malfunctioning/defective and, from reviewing a wide variety of internet newsgroups pervades all isuzu owners from this model year. The manufacture wants to place the blame on sulphur in the fuel. If this was the case, why does this condition not occur in many vehicle models. I believe this warrants a recall and I'm surprised a recall has not been issued. If you have any information about a forthcoming recall or what can be done to resolve this circumstance, it would be greatly appreciated. The dealer will only address this issue if the vehicle is under warranty. I've had the vehicle serviced multiple times but the dealer has never taken the initiative to repair/replace the part. This is unacceptable.

Filed May 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · UT

The fuel sending unit has become eratice since the vehicle was purchased used three years ago. At times it is impossible to know how much fuel remains in the tank. Even after filling the tank the guage may read empty and the low fuel lamp will flash. I've read that this is a common major repair on this vehicle.