Dispute with regard to mechanical failure and negligent service performed on 1999 isuzu rodeo. *ph the vehicle appeared to have a common problem with the engine revving up and down erratically which caused the RPM's to race up and down while the vehicle surged in gear. The consumer stated the problem was corrected when the iac motor, sensor and asm switch was replaced. The vehicle had a strong fuel smell, it was discovered, the mechanic failed to replace two bolts which held a fuel bracket and hose on the back if the intake. After the constant surging of the vehicle over a long period of time, the transmission went out.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo acceleration complaints
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While trying to stop vehicle raced and lurched forward. The dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak
The vehicle's rpms revved to 5000 and accelerated forward while at a complete stop. The consumer's vehicle rear ended another motorist due to sudden acceleration. Please provide more information. *jb after the third incident, vehicle was taken to the mechanic. They couldn't find anything wrong. Consumer was then informed something was wrong with his brakes. Upon entering the repair shop, the failure occurred again almost hitting the wall.
Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems. Consumer stated that vehicle lurched forward when changing gears, it accelerated high on its own.
1999 rodeo shifts hard into all gears and fuses keep blowing that controls the directionals, reverse lights, A/C and cruise control. 5 attemps have been made to repair problem and no success. The car is not safe to drive. Isuzu has not responded to 2 letters I have mailed, 1 letter was mailed containing all documentation of failures and that letter was returned to me, also many phone messages have not been returned. I want isuzu to take responsibility for this problem and repurchase my car.
Consumer attempted to apply brakes, however vehicle continued to accelerate and jumped over a curb into a private yard through a fence and hit a pole.mr *tt *jb.
I have had this vehicle since august 1999. At various times for no rhyme or reason the vehicle surges and I have had to use 2 feet to try and stop this vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer where I purchased it as well as others to diagnose this problem. They even called isuzu to try and diagnose it and they couldnt do it because even though they said they fixed it it wasnt. It continues to do it. On june 16 I was coming to a stop at a red light, it surged and I hit a pick up truck in the rear. He had no damage but I did. I took it to the dealer ( maroon isuzu) and the new service manager told me that he would have to start from square one again even if though I had all the invoices of services performed on this vehicle. He had it for 3 days and told me he couldnt find the problem. I asked him if his wife or daughter was in this car what would he do? He said I would sell the car, and give the problem to someone else. I yelled at him saying that isnt solving the problem, and I wouldnt do that to a unsuspecting sole, he said well the next time it happens bring it in. The next day I took it to another dealer ( cerami, in paramus, nj). They told me they wouldnt touch the vehicle until the damage was to the fromt bumper and radiator was fixed. I have since called isuzu and they told me they would note it in their records. Thats it? He said yes. I need help desperately to fix this problem. I wait to hear from you. Thank you debbie ligieri.
Vehicle idles very fast, stalls at slow speeds, then check engine light comes on. Vehicle has stalled at least 10 times, dealer has reprogrammed PCM. Did not remedy problem.*akjg
When vehicle is idling, rpms would rev up to 2500 rpms. Happens at any time, despite the various temperature. Contacted dealer. *ak
Continuous vibrations in suspension. When stopping vehicle it will move forward. Also, when applying gas pedal, vehicle slips before going into gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't find anything wrong.
My son was driving my 1999 isuzu rodeo home from school. He was at a red light, stopped to take a right turn and car accelerated on its own went out of control. He tried to get it under control but it wouldn't stop; it just kept going, he went onto the other lane and collided with another driver head on. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. This is the 3rd time the car has revved up and went on its own. The first time it happened to me I thought it was because it wasn't warmed up but it has happened 3 times. I called isuzu and they said they never heard of any complaint like this although I have spoken with other people who have these cars and they said the same think happened to them. I have reported it to the insurance company. I also called another isuzu dealer and he said he has heard of this happening, I think this really needs to be addressed.
Driver keeps getting foot caught between gas and brake pedals. Dealer says nothing can be done, it is a design flaw.
Vehicle seems to accelerate on it own, when in park the RPM would be at around 2 and in drive the vehicle would be able to go on its own up to 15 t0 20 MPH, consumer took vehicle in to be service problem went away for about a 1 week but then it got even worse, consumer took vehicle to another dearlership and was advised that the wires were rusted so they were replaced and problem still exists where the vehicle will jump on its own and consumer has to break even harder to control vehicle.
Brakes don't work engine rev's vehicle lurches forward can't stop no matter how hard you press on brake pedal.
My "new" truck has a problem with idling very high (2000rpm in drive/2400-2700 in neutral) to where it is difficult to stop the vehicle. This has happened twice in the first 16mos. Of ownership. Took truck to o.c. Jeep/isuzu in mar., 2000 - they "reprogrammed PCM" (the computer). 10/26/00 took truck to mckenna isuzu in hunt. Bch, ca for same problem - they "cleaned terminals & replaced" fried "cable to battery". 11/16/00 returned to mckenna w/same problem (high-idle) - they "reprogrammed PCM computer". The idling problem causes the car to lurch when brake is not held firmly, car does 35mph(+) w/out gas pedal engaged, causes down-shifting of auto-transm. To be very rough. Feels very dangerous to drive when acting up.
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The rodeo has been in the shop four times for erratic idle. At times, the idle will increase greatly causing me to apply more pressure on the brakes. At times, while at speed, when I take my foot of the gas, the idle remains at that speed for 3-4 seconds.
I have previousley contacted you about my 1999 isuzu resulting in a crash that totalled my car. On 09/22/00 I was told by a mechanic whose name is jesse carter at campbells auto & body (817) 249-6662 where my car was taken to be inspected that the mechanic that checked out the car said that the throttle was sticking. He has also told my insurance adjuster kyle @ texas state farmers ins. Co. (817) 831-6201this and the adjuster said that this car will be taken to iaa where the vehicle will be put on hold and go into subregation until further investigated.
I have a 1999 isuzu rodeo ls and on 9-18-00 I started my car in my driveway as usual. As soon as I put my car in reverse the car accelerated immediately as if up to full throttle. It only moved backward a couple of feet before the acceleration began. I immediatley applied the brakes but it would not stop the car even though the brakes were working. But the acceleration was stronger and the car continued while brakes continuously being applied and sped as fast as it could backwards into a tree across the street approximately 50 feet. It impacted the tree at a hard force and bounced off and I still had been applying the brakes while trying to get the car into park and trying to turn off the ignition but the airbags went off after hitting the tree and was blocking my view of the ignition. The emergency brake was pulled at this time and hoping the car would stop but the car went into a forward motion and was fully accelerated as it was in reverse. The car proceeded back across the street toward my home and struck a brick wall with great force. The air bags had already deflated. Running into the house stopped the car from going further but the car was still accelerated at full throttle. Since it wasn't moving and the air bag was defleted I had a chance to pull the key s out of the ignition, therefore I could stop it. My question is why did the car accelerate at full throttle while I had my foot on the brake and why didn't the car stop at all with the brakes applied? And why did the car not stop after striking the tree at such a great impact? And why did it continue accelerating when it changed to a forward gear? Was there something with the accelerator or the throttle or maybe something to do with the cruise control or transmission? My house is damaged in the garage and the front living room. My car has been totalled and I have asked for a mechanic to see if a defect could be found and don't want this won't happen again and end in tragedy.
After first couple of incidents, car was taken to dealership - problem could not be duplicated. Car was returned to dealership again less than a week later after another incident occurred. In this incident, the car surged forward and engine revved to 3000 rpms, nearly causing me to rearend the car stopped in front of me. This was the most extreme incident I have experienced with this problem. All other engine surges revved the engine up to about 1000 RPM. Dealership has been working on car for nearly two weeks. Problem was duplicated by dealership and isuzu techs have been trying to help solve the problem with no avail. Please note that the dealership doing the repairs is not the dealership from which the car was purchased. The address of the dealership doing repairs is #1 cochran, 5200 campbells run rd. Pittsburgh, pa 15205 (412)-788-4444.
Engine reves by itself while driving and when you are stopped the car surges forward. This caused an accident. This has happened too numerous to count. Vehiccle has been to dealer (bernard isuzu) 5 times, not repaired, requesting replacement from manufacturer. They are unresponsive.
No matter what speed/ under wet or dry conditions while pressing on brakes and hitting a bump, car will accelerate. Consumer feels that the bumps set off the acceleration, and feels unsafe driving.
Acceleration/surging. The vehicle will accelerate on its own. It has been worked on three times by isuzu. It is now doing it again for the 4th time. It will speed up going around curves without touching the gas. It will get up to speeds of 15 MPH (or higher) after taking it out of park and putting it in drive without touching the gas. It will surge while sitting at a light etc. You can feel it lunge forward. It surges while driving you can feel it speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down. And you have not pressed the gas pedal or let off of it. The RPM gauge will show this happening. The men that have worked on it has seen the problem happening. It is a safety hazard, an accident waiting to happen.
Vehicle revved very high. In park the engine revved up to 2,000 rpms. Consumer had to increase stopping distance because vehicle was very hard to stop. Vehicle downshifted hard and accelerated as fast as 60mph without putting foot on throttle.
Occasionally, when braking the car to come to a stop, the car begins accelerating and revving at high rpms. This causes the car to lunge violently forward. It is very difficult to stop the car with only the brakes, therefore you are forced to shift the car into park in order to prevent serious injury.
While brakes were applied vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and repaired vehicle 13 times. But, problem still exists.
While applying the brakes the vehicle accelerated forward, causing a minor collision. Dealership and manufacturer will be notified, the braking system failed to act properly, while applying brakes hard, the vehicle continued to glide forward.
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration while cruise control is at a low speed of 25 MPH. Consumer has to brake constantly to maintain speed. Engine idles very high when cold and has trouble idling down even after reaching normal operating temperatures.. *ak
When accelerating vehicle lurched forward, made loud noise. Dealer contacted and repairs being made. Consumer provide further information.
While ascending a grade the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing car to skid into an enbankment. Nlm
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