To start with, I have had continous problems with the brakes, which squeal loudly when coming to a stop, they moan & creek on the inside then forcefully pushes my foot off the pedal-- the headlights have been a real problem. I've had to replace these headlights 4 times now, 2 of which were done myself. I cannot go the speed limit on the freeways, barely even up to it, as the vehicle shakes & vibrates so violently, it feels like its being pulled apart in every direction, taking me with it. I can only get to about 46 MPH before the shaking & vibrations start in. The steering wheel I have to grip tightly with both hands just to stay on the road, it shakes so much. The vehicle pulls to the right if I have to take my hands off the wheel even for a second. The driver side window & door panel rattles when the window is rolled down at any length, I can physically move the window. There is a continued buzzing on the driver's side speaker when the radio is on, even turning off the bass doesn't help. It's not on the passenger side. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle. The dealer charged me $1300 for an extended 'warranty' at a $100 deductible, but has refused to service the vehicle. I have never received the smog certificate, but was charged for the smog. The dealer who sold this piece of junk to me has completely wiped his hands of it as soon as it was dropped off on his lot. Said he wasn't 'responsible' for anything this vehicle needed. I'm out several hundred dollars on this vehicle. I wasn't looking to get a vehicle that needed so much work done to it right from the start. It has been & continues to be a living nightmare! I have contacted several agencies, only to have them shut there door in my face, because this is a used vehicle. My hands are literally up in the air, I don't know what to do anymore-- what is my legal recourse??
1999 Isuzu Rodeo electrical complaints
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There are three problems with my 1999 isuzu rodeo. 1) the check engine light remains on almost continually. It was checked at royall isuzu in richmond, va, where they found the problem is the fuel sending unit. One other customer was there at the same time with the identical problem on her 1999 rodeo. The service manager said he is seeing an increasing number of rodeos with this problem. How am I to know if a true problem pops up with the vehicle or if the light is only on for the same? 2) one by one, the dashboard lights are failing. It started with the clock light and has now gone to the radio light. 3) in july 2001, three months after purchase (34,000 miles at time of used purchase) the clutch stopped working suddenly. The clutch fluid reservoir was completely empty. Whitten isuzu in richmond, va, took three separate service trips to try to fix it. After the so-called repair, the problem seemed better. For the past several months, the fluid level slowly but steadily decreases so I continually add clutch fluid. Now the clutch slips when accelerating in fifth gear. Steady driving in fifth does not pose a problem but increasing speed such as uphill or to pass on the highway causes a sudden rise in RPM as the clutch slips. Because I purchased it used, the warranty expired at 50,000 miles, so that's gone. It seems as if a problem addressed under warranty should still be repaired. I have given up on calling isuzu customer service as the calls are either not returned from voice mail or I am given a very brusque denial of even considering the problems. I love this vehicle and really enjoy it with the exception of the problems addressed above. I am the only driver and have kept it completely on schedule with oil changes, etc. I see on your complaint search that there are quite a few complaints about the fuel sending unit, so why does isuzu act as if they know of no others? The fuel gauge does not register correctly due to the sending unit.
Vehicle was consecutively turned off and restarted five times, on the fifth time vehicle would not start. This only occurred when the weather temperature was hot.
1999 isuzu transmission control harness may be burned through by the exhaust system and cause electrical and transmission shifting problems, thereby causing smoke to be emitted from underneath the carriage system. Dealer expects owner to pay for "defective" transmission range switch, which may be caused by unshielded transmission control harness.
I have a 99 rodeo ls w/63k on it. Fuel gauge goes wacky when I fill it up and sometimes when ever it feels like it. I have to use the trip meter to gauge how much fuel I have left. The gauge usually starts to work again when I have 3/4 tank left.starting may take several times. I turn the key and hear a click then nothing. I usually have to press on the brakes or shift into drive and then back into park and it may start. Wiper blades stop in mid windshield when using the intermittent setting. *ak I have printed the other complaints and found them useful. I will bring them to my dealer and complain to get them fixed.
This car is a lemon. There seem to be major electrical issues. The dash lights are going out, there is a problem with the power shift indicator - the car can be in "drive", yet the indicator will have "neutral" displayed. This causes the car to jerk while shifting. The rear suspension has a vibrating sound no one has figured out......the dealer claims the suspension is fine. In addittion, the rear drum brakes continually go out.
Rodeo has 60,000 miles, at about 40,000 gas gauge quit working. At 30,000 ABS unit had to be replaced now ABS light is on all the time. Also, the key has to be turned over several times before starting. Clicking noise is all you get otherwise. Dealer says all repairs are our responsibility and very costly.
Abs indicator associated with wire harness. This problem was associated with 1998 models and should be reviewed for 1999 models too. Abs module needing replacing at approximately 30,000 miles. Also experience delay or lapse time for vehicle to stop.
1999 isuzu rodeo 6 disc cd changer non-functional. There are currently 6 new cd's stuck in the unit. Isuzu refuses to fix this problem even though the warranty just expired 3 weeks ago. Isuzu wants $300 to send the changer off to have cd's removed. According to dealership, this happens twice a month.
Abs brakes light came on and stayed on. Also, had to unplug fuse due to the fact it was drainnig the battery. Brakes were inoperative.
This request is being submitted following a fatal accident that occurred this past summer involving a 1999 rodeo. The circumstances surrounding the accident are suspicious as the driver appeared to be unable to stop his car and traveled across an entire median of an interstate, hit another car head-on and burst into flames upon impact. The driver of the rodeo was my daughter's father and his cause of death was due to thermal burns. He was trapped in the car and burned to death. Questions: could brake failure have caused this accident? Are there reports of explosions/fires with the isuzu rodeo? Crash tests? The driver did not sustain life threatening injuries from the impact of the crash. He died because the vehicle exploded into flames and he was trapped in the vehicle. Have there been another reports filed with your organization with these circumstances? Please help.
When there is ice or snow covered on the road, vehicle does not stop properly. Brakes keep resetting, and vehicle takes a long time to come to a stop. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer stated that this was normal.*ak consumer states this occurs on bumpy roads too and vehicle skids through intersections upon normal braking, dealer has bleed the brakes. At times the brake light and alternator light will illuminate, dealer found that the alternator was not charging, dealer replaced alternator assembly.
At 9k miles the car stalled while at stop lights - dealer said they forgot to update the computer chip in the car - at 21k miles the air conditioner and turn signals failed and the car would shift hard while accelerating at 15-20 MPH then again at 50 MPH - also hard shift at 15 MPH on the down shift - dealer said it needed a new transmission at 21k miles !!! New transmission put in and I drove car for 11 days - exact same prob reocurred (air & turn signals failed & hard shift) - dealer said it was the drive train - they took it apart and lubed it then returned car to me - drove car for 4 days and exact same prob reocurred (air and signals failed and hard shift) - dealer said it was an exposed wire which they replaced - picking up car tomorrow so we'll see if the same problem happens a fourth time .
The ABS air pump continues to run even with the key off. The battery cavle must be removed for it to stop. The parts person at the dealer said this was a major problem in 1998. He thought it was a recall problem but the service dept. Said it was not.
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.
Vehicle was parked inside of the driveway. Consumer returned fifteen minutes later and found vehicle on fire. Wiring by the gear shift caught on fire. *ak
Instrument panel has no lights. Dealer notified ,and replaced fuse which shorted out, vehicle still in shop for correction.
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