Gasoline gauge has failed. It indicates an empty tank even when the tank has just been filled. Also the low fuel indicator is blinking. Apparently, this has occurred with numerous isuzu rodeos but isuzu refuses to acknowledge the problem. Even though it occurred more than a year ago, I just became aware of this on-line complaint procedure.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system complaints
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The check engine light remains on at all times and the gas gauge will not work accurately.
At about 55,000 miles the gas gauge stopped functioning properly and accurately. It is completely unreliable, and I have to reset the trip meter each time I fill the vehicle up with gas. I thought it was just a fluke until my wife heard a work colleague on the telephone with isuzu complaining about the same issue with her rodeo as well (different model year). Now I see in reviewing this website, that this is more than a coincidence. In addition, the check engine light is constantly on and off on the vehicle. I believe that this is due to the issue with the gas gage as well. According to my mechanic, it costs about $500 to repair this pr problem as the labor involved is quite extensive.
A brake problem that occurs when stepping on the brakes over bumps. The braking distance increases and could cause an accident if following another vehicle closely. And the fuel gauge does not work.
Fuel sending unit failed at 63000 miles. Same description as the many other complaints I.e. Empty light starts blinking or stays on when tank is at least 3/4 full and needle will drop to empty after a few miles after fill up. Forced to either use trip odometer to tell when to refill or spend $500+ to repair sending unit and the fuel pump. Very poor that isuzu won't address the problem. They need to take into consideration the many incidences that do not go reported to the federal safety agency as well.
Fuel gauge no longer works. Even if tank is full the gauge shows as zero. There are over 40+ complaints for this same issue. Isuzu states they know of no issue.
Fuel gauge reading erratic and inaccurate.
Slowly but surely, the fuel gauge stopped working. The defect is in the fuel sending unit and that part is not available for purchase. I had to replace the entire fuel pump. The problem, and somewhat of a safety concern is, you never know how much gas you have. I did run out of gas twice before having it replaced. Once going up a hill... On a major road... What an experience. The other was also on a busy road. Watching the speedometer never really seems to work. Since this problem seems to occur on the majority of rodeo's during those years, I think it should be recalled (check msn auto, or just search isuzu rodeo reliability on google and you'll find hundreds of site with the same complaint). Even my mechanic said he sees this problem all of the time. If isuzu has any plan of staying around in the us, they need to keep their current customers happy or they won't have any (because they don't do much advertising, so I don't see how they plan on getting new customers).
Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge worked improperly. The needle moved without cause. The fuel gauge warning light came on when there was still fuel in the tank. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired .
1999 isuzu rodeo, ls, v6, 49,570 miles. Fuel tank sensor sending faulty signal to dash board, gas guage. Can have 1/2 tank, but receive flashing indicator of an empty tank. A cold start or a sharp turn causes indicator to drop to e (empty) mark. Relying on tripometer at this time. Research indicates fuel tank must be dropped for repair.
Fuel gauge not working, which I understand is a very common problem.
There was a few incidents. One day my two sisters where riding down the highway and out of no where my trunk window completely busted out. My sisters were terrified and luckily a cop pulled up. He told them that it look like someone had put tint over the heating wires that they use to defrost. Being that I had bought it from a dealership they LED me to believe that my tint was manufactured. I feel that I was ripped off from the company because they over charged me as well. When I bought my 99' isuzu rodeo it was for 21,995 when they finish my paper work I thought nothing about what they added on to my bill. Years had went by and I decided to trade my vehicle in for a new model. Some friendly salesmen from a isuzu dealership found out that I had been ripped off by the previous place that I purchased my vehicle from. I found out that they had charged me in all $34,00. On my receipt it said that I suppose to had, insurance and a whole lot of other things that I didn't even know about. I just felt so bad because I felt like they had took advantage of me because I was a woman. Other things that I had to go through with my vehicle was paying constantly for it to get fixed. My axles and a whole lot of stuff. I received a recall in the mail saying recalling all 99' isuzu rodeo's and I also heard it on the news. But as much as I tried to get in touch with someone I never was able too. I really like how rodeos ride, how they look, I just like it all together. But what I had to go through these past 5 years have been terrifying.
Gas gauge has gone. Horrible gas mileage since occurrence. It is obvious this is a problem by doing research and seeing the listings of complaints.
Fuel sending unit failure at 40000 miles on 1999 isuzu rodeo
Fuel guage not working. Around 65k miles my fuel guage stopped working. When I fill the car it will show as full but then after driving it will read as empty with the warning light.
The fuel gauge does not function properly on my 1999 isuzu rodeo. Based on my research, this is a result of a defective fuel sending unit that numerous other owners of these vehicles have experienced. This should be repaired under a recall, and presents a traffic safety concern if the vehicle were to run out of fuel while driving.
Problems with the gas gauge reading incorrectly, gas light comes on and gauge shows empty when there is over a half a tank of gas. May fill up and the next day the gas tank show only a 1/4 tank will fluctuate when driving. Sometimes has trouble with rough start. Spoke with customer representative was told there were only 9 complaints listed under just fuel system however when I look up odi numbers I get at least 20 complaints talking about the same problem listed under fuel system under different sub-categories. Each complaint has the same year and model car which doesn't seem to be a coincidence. The fuel sending unit is not a cheap repair.
The fuel gauge on our 1999 isuzu rodeo began flashing one day and then just quit working. The dealer told us that isuzu was aware of this problem with the 99 model but would not issue a recall because it was expensive to repair. This has since caused the check engine light to come on. We have to use the trip odometer to try and estimate how much fuel we have in the tank. You would think it would be less expensive to lose customers over something they know is defective.
Recall 021-002 was done on the truck but the ABS light continued to illuminate (isuzu rodeo). *bf while driving the fuel pump failed/sender assembly failed and caused the vehicle to shut off.
Fuel gauge/sensor failure. Fuel indicator displays incorrect amount of fuel. Indicator reads that the tank is full immediately after filling, but becomes erratic at about 10 miles and then indicates an empty tank soon thereafter. Fuel light also flashes on and off periodically.
The gas gauge reads the wrong reading. This causes the consumer to think they have a certain amount of gas when they have none. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
My fuel gauge has failed and I went to isuzu dealership and the ase mechanic told me he has replaced a ton of these and it would cost 800.00 dollars. I was upset and decided to research the problem and found many people expeirenced the same issue. Isuzu is and has been aware of the problem and is taking advantage of the consumer.
Fuel gauge does not indicate properly. Known issue with this model.
99 isuzu rodeo with 65000 miles on it. Looks like fuel sending unit is not working properly. Local dealership fully aware of problem, but no recall on it. Estimate $500-600 to repair. Wife with 1 year old in vehicle most of the time. Think manufacturer should replace. Several other friends have had same problem. Called number to isuzu and had no help whatsoever. Looks like they know of problem too, but won't stand up and do anything about it.
Fuel gauge is malfunctioning and does not read amount of gas accurately, sometimes not at all.
Gas guage on 1999 isuzu rodeo does not properly detect gas level. Will fill tank completly and guage will read as empty. Gas light stays on. Problem has occured for a few months.
Fuel gauge is not reading right stays on empty. Failed at about 40k miles. Appears this a very common problem with the isuzu rodeo. Suv is out of warranty has not been repaired yet.
Fuel sending unit reacts to chemical additives over times and fails. This causes gas guage to read imporperly or not at all. This also causes the check engine light to appear. New sending unit needed and removal of gas tank necesary to replace unit. Quoted at 500 dollars to replace the 36 dollar part.
My 1999' isuzu rodeo sle fuel gauge failed giving inaccurate readings. Ven at acceleration and at turns, it will indicate a lesser reading and will even light up the orange gas pump. A 12 gallon fuel in 21 gallon tank will be indicated as empty in my car. I guess as long there's no fatalities, nobody will act on it.
Fuel gauge is erratic and triggers check engine light.
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