Intake manifold gasket, know of several izuzu rodeos and honda passports that needed these replaced!
1999 Isuzu Rodeo engine complaints
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The gas gauge does not work any more and the rear wiper also stopped working. Both seem to be common problems with the 1999 isuzu rodeo ls.
Engine defect
1999 isuzu rodeo: fuel guage failure due to problematic fuel sending unit. The fuel guage is not functioning. The guage reads empty after driving less than 100 miles on a full tank of fuel. After driving 30 miles on a full tank, the guage says half empty. The engine also seems to have difficultly starting 80% of the time.
While driving 70 MPH on the interstate, my SUV (1999 isuzu rodeo) began make significant noise and lost all engine power immediately. After being towed to local mechanic, I was informed the engine had been blown because of a lack of oil. Documented records show that 5 quarts were replaced 6 weeks ago (2500 miles). The oil has been changed regularly approx every 3000 miles, even though recommendation from the manufacture suggest changing every 7500 miles. There has not been any severe driving conditions that would explain the rapid oil consumption, and the majority of the miles are highway miles. There was no warning light from the oil pressure gauge prior to disaster, no history of previously documented rapid oil consumption, and no indication of an oil leak. Estimates have ranged from $6000-$8500 for a refurbished or new engine. This is a leased vehicle with approx. 81000 miles and not covered by a warranty any longer. From researching on the web and this site, this appears to be very common incident. I have never recieved any notification regarding this matter. I firmly believe this problem has been directly related to a manufacturing problem in the engine, and the companies (isuzu/honda) have done nothing to inform their customers of the potential problem and risks. I recommend an investigation into this issue and possibly a class action lawsuit for negligence.
I have had the same problem every year with my air conditioner. The compressor has been replaced every time, twice last year with in 3 months of each other. They have replace the following parts as well gaskets, dryer, valves and cooling clutch. Now I have it in the shop again today. They could not find anything wrong at first except that I was low on freon and they said I should be adding each year. This is not right. Now they tell me they found a bad o ring that goes to the hose off the dryer from the air conditioner. I have to pay $100 for the extended warranty charge. I don't think I should even have to pay this.
The consumer had just left the dealership and was driving 30 MPH when the transmission light suddenly illuminated. The next day the check engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determine that the serpentine belt fell off.
Orginal valve stem seals malfunctioned. Excessive amounts oil entered combustion chamber causing accumulation of abnormal amounts of carbon deposits which raised temperature in comubustion chamber leading to pre-ignition / detonation which ruined the engine. Cost over $7,500 to replace engine that was only 4 years old and had been driven less than 75,000 miles under normal operation.
My rodeo is at 61000 miles, exactly 1000 miles over warranty and I have two cracked cylinder heads which is $4500 to fix. My check engine light did not come on and I had no warning. I have spent 3 days calling isuzu headquarters and receiving nothing but voicemail. After leaving 15 messages I still have not received a return call.
Timing belt assembly failure.
While driving 70 MPH engine failed without warning.
Problems with ABS on a 1999 isuzu rodeo. *mr there were intermittent ABS problems since purchase. The ABS module was changed. The dealer said that a recall was being issued and they would reimburse the consumer for the repair charges. There was an excessive oil consumption problem which had not been solved since the consumer was given the run around. Recall# 02i002000 *scc
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will stall.
Excessive oil consumption. Instead of the specified 1 qt/1000 miles, the vehicle consumed 2.75 qt in 2075 miles. The dealer stated the problem was due to driving conditions, which resulted in high oil consumption. In addition, the consumer was informed the materials were not defective and wouldn't be covered under warranty. *ph
I would like to place my complaint on the isuzu company. I have (had) a 1999 isuzu rodeo lx with 78,000 miles on it. I have had it serviced regularly oil changes etc.ever since I hit 40,000 miles my check engine light has came on and will not go off, my gas gauge went out saying I am always on empty (500.00 to fix) and now at only 78,000 miles my engine has blown!!!!! $4,500.00 worth of damage. My story has a lot more to it but I cannot write it all. I toke it in several times to the isuzu service center in austell georgia to eddie and told them something was wrong with the truck. It had a gas smell to it the check engine light was on and it was running sluggish. Mind you I was still under warranty. Each time they found nothing wrong until after my warranty was up!!!!!!! I have been doing research on this vehicle and have found that 100's of people have had the same problem. I want ot file a class action lawsuit recommend to me by my lawyer.
Lease is complete on july 9, 2003. On june 26, 2003 with only 43,947 miles, while slowing down to turn a corner, the head gasket blew. This in turn caused the radiator to fail, which caused the following needed repairs: replacement of the head gasket, manifold gasket, radiator, valve grind gasket, PCM module and various small ticket items such as the oil filter and coolant. Had vehicle towed to local mechanic who called for warranty information and was told that only a 3 yr, 50,000 mile warranty was available. I then called isuzu customer service and told about the 5 yr, 60,000 mile power train warranty. Contacted our local isuzu dealer who states that only the head gasket is covered under the power train warranty and the remaining repairs would be subject to evaluation to determine whether the vehicle was neglected. Until june 26, 2003, the only maintenace required by this vehicle was routine oil changes and completion of recalls, which we were only notified about one of the three recalls. All three recalls were completed when the vehicle was taken in. We have been told by various mechanics, that all the damage to this engine is directly related to the failure of the head gasket. If the head gasket had not failed, none of these systems would have to be repaired. We have spoken with our isuzu dealership who comfirmed that the head gasket failure is a common problem in the 1999 isuzu rodeo. If the warrenty covers the head gasket replacement, it should also cover the repair and/or replacement of all systems damaged by this failure. There should not be a question as to whether or not this will be covered under warraqnty. The vehicle is currently being towed from our local mechanic to a licensed isuzu dealer for repairs, who will not be able to evaluate the vehicle until july 3, 2003 at the earliest.
Vehicle revs up when idling, at a stop sign it wants to keep going forward. And after only 3 1/2 years of driving it, my engine needs to be replaced.
Engine light sporadically came on, but would always go off before we could get the car to a shop. Took car to dealership to diagnosis, but could not find a problem. Took car again to same dealership and they replaced the A/C thermostat switch. 3 months later after the warranty expired by 2 months, the engine light came on permanently. On-board diagnositic code of p1404 says the egr valve is stuck open.
1999 isuzu rodeo has problems stopping. Takes a long time to come to a complete stop. Check engine light comes on every two days out of the shop. Burns one quart of oil in a weeks time.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked.
At about 65,000 miles, the engine has been burning 1/2 quart of oil every 200-300 miles. Not leaking onto the ground and do not see in the exhaust. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light comes on and off when going over bumps. The ABS sensor connection on the rear axle is always loose. Gas gauge not reading proper level. Have been through 5 in-dash cd changers.
In october of last year my vehicle (99' isuzu rodeo 4cyl) was supposed to have been repaired by king isuzu in fort lauderdale, fl. Under the recall campaign#01i002000, the timing belt and tensioner failed while I was driving and the car would not start, also the valves and pistons were damaged. My vehicle was repaired but here it is, about six months later and 15,000 miles my vehicle has the same exact problem happening again and isuzu refuses to fix the problem. Mark smith (service rep.) for isuzu advised me that the parts they replaced were only warrant for 12,000 miles, but I feel like if the same problem has occurred then my vehicle should be repaired.
I was never informed of some recalls on my 1999 isuzu rodeo. I am having some of the problems stated in the description of the recalls. My ABS brake light is going on and off and I am having some trouble stopping. My check engine light is coming on and when sitting still the car acts as though it is going to cut off. It is running really hard when I come to a stop. I believe that these have to do with the recall. Another problem that I am having is my gas gauge is not registering how much gas is in the car and the gas light stays on constantly. I know that it is full because the gas pump stops.
Got oil change 3 weeks ago......went to check oil level........and engine was dry.
The catalic converter, upstream value,erg value and a gasket was completely burn out by one of the other componets. My check engine light fail to appear. The only notice that I had was the jerking of the car and at this time I was not getting any pull from the engine. The fastest that I could go was only 30 MPH. I assume that I had gotten some bad gas. My car just died on me while trying to make it to the auto shop, and again the check engine light did not appear.
Engine check light comes on and stays on all day due to a faulty egr valve. Contacted dealer. Had egr valve replaced, but problem reoccurred.
Timing belt broke(recall 01i002), the water pump was leaking and the valves were bent. Consumer is asking for reimbursement for the rental car acquired while vehicle was in for repairs and for the monies spent for scotts auto shop.
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
Car has a rotten egg smell. Tech said to use low grade gas instead of high grade gas & that is what we have done. The car still has a rotten egg smell. The car starts to ping after 2,500 miles after each oil change. After adding a half quart of oil the car stops pinging. I have my oil changed every 3,000 miles as recommended. The car on over 20 different occasions has completely shut off most times this occurs when I am coming to a stop at an intersection. One time my husband, two children and myself were in the car driving down a steep hill at a park at a slow speed & the car shut off. Fortunately we have not been in any accidents due to these issues. I do not feel I should have to be adding oil to a new car every 2,500 miles after each oil change. The dealership tells me it is normal for my car to tap when the oil is low and that my car is not out of oil it is only a quart short when the tapping begins. They have never been able to duplicate the stalling and therefor tell me they can't do anything about it. I have never had so many problems with any of my other cars. I leased a new car so that I wouldn't have to worry about the safety of my children and having my car in for service all of the time.
Consumer states that they are having problems with their antilock brakes and are unable to stop. Nlm consumer adds the anti-lock brake light is on and found anti-lock brake sensor had failed. Vehicle shuts off while driving. Intake manifold gasket, #1 cylinder coil, PCM relay and crank sensor have been replaced.
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