Lug stud broke while changing tire. Similar to other complaints fuel system gauge defective.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system complaints
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Sensors units had to replaced and overhead cam sensor. Noticed it's not a common problem. Now fuel gauge is inaccurate, and the check engine illuminates. Dealer says it's a common problem with the fuel sensor. Seems that isuzu would want to correct common problems with their products to keep the consumers driving their vehicles.
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.
I purchased a new 1999 rodeo which currently has approx. 50,745 miles. 2nd day of owning the vehicle, check engine light stayed on, took it to the dealership which "fixed" the problem; driving out of the lot for the second time, light came back on, took the dealership 1 week to try and figure out what was wrong with the car. Fortunately, that problem was corrected. Now, the fuel gauge indicator light continuously flashes or stays on when tank is full, making it very difficult to know how much gas is really in the tank. Not to mention the anxiety trying to remember when I last filled the tank and how much fuel it took.car vibrates at speeds higher than 55mph steering wheel just shakes. Problem with the anti lock braking system. While driving over wet surfaces or bumps, anti lock brakes seem to slide causing vehicle to continue to move after brake has been applied. Timing belt was cracked and had to be replaced without ever receiving any notification from isuzu therefore, I had to absorb the cost of replacing a defective item originally installed by the manufacturer. Hoping isuzu will reimburse. I have not received any recall notices since I purchased the vehicle in 1999.
Problems with vehicle's fuel injection system and ABS. Consumer had to pay over $500.00 in repairs for a part for the fuel injection. The consumer also had work done on the ABS, because the light had came on again, the consumer just received a recall notice for ABS, but the repairs had already been done. The consumer felt the dealer should reimburse her for cost of repairs. *mr *cb *jb
Fuel tank sending unit is faulty. Gas gauge does not correctly identify the fuel level in the tank. The online isuzu forum I participate in has shown that this problem is chronic since about 1996 in both the trooper and rodeo model vehicles.
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.
For the last 2-3 months any time the back of the car is inclined down, the empty fuel tank light activates and the gage moves down to the empty position. Once the car is inclined forward or flat, the light turns off within a few seconds and within 1-3 minutes the gage moves back up. The gage is also slow to respond to filling, and in general not extremely accurate. I called the local dealer/service people, said the gage is acting odd, how much work is involved with troubleshooting the exact problem. They said, we know what it is, it is the sending unit that needs to be replaced. (requiring fuel tank & pump removal, etc...) if this problem is so prevalent that the service desk personnel know immediately what the problem is, obviously this is an extremely common failure and a defective part.
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.
I own an isuzu rodeo 1999 the light for the ABS system came on and does not go away plus I noticed somebody also has problems with the gasoline meter it happens that it does not register exactly how much gas in it and the light sometimes stays on plus the last one I have not see is the paint is cracked in the whole body is black.
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.
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.
Bad sending unit on 1999 isuzu rodeo ls. Leaving me not knowing how much fuel I actually have and caused vehicle to die out while driving.
When I purchased the vehicle, at about 65,000 miles, the gasoline indicator did not work. I had to have the sending unit replaced, at a total cost of over $500. I don't believe this should have happened at this stage in the vehicle's life. I had thought to just use the trip odometer, until I ran out of gas two times - not a good situation for a woman alone.
Car idles high, then stalls at all stops, and turns repaired 6 times. So far presently having same problem.
Gas reader is reading incorrectly. *ak. Consumer states dealer told him that this has happened approximately 10 times already, something to do with instruments inside the fuel tank/not the instrument panel gauge. No idea how much gas is in tank now? Consumer is concerned about the safety.
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.
While driving, vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been contacted. This has been an intermittent problem. *ak consumer states that the intake manifold gasket was replaced, consumer was informed that the gaskets would cause the vehicle to jerk or bump once the vehicle was warmed up.
Fuel pump started making noise at 42000 miles isuzu said this problem can not be corrected, and that most people complain about this noise.
Engine --while driving (usually at speeds between 25 and 40 MPH) and usually while turning the vehicle either right or left the engine will completly shut itself off. The warning lights kick on and the engine kicks off. On occasion, while parked or going into reverse the engine will do the exact same thing. I have noticed that while parked the RPM's seem to increase greatly before the vehicle shuts down. I have had the car repeatedly at the dealership however, they claim they can not fix the problem because they can't duplicate the problem while driving it. The problems seem to be random and do not always reoccur given the exact same conditions. It did happen yesterday and almost caused a major accident! An additional problem (not as severe) is that when at a stoplight the vehicle has a tendency to lunge forward a bit. (even though my foot is on the brake) it seems to me that both problems may be related (I.e. A fuel pump problem ?) however, I am currently driving a vehicle they claim they can't fix and I now consider extremely dangerous to drive. (to the point that it puts me in life threating situations if it dies while in another major intersection)
We have had our isuzu rodeo for 2 months. We, my finacee and 5 yr old, were driving the vehicle when apparently the gas line to the main engine broke off. We had gas shooting every where. We were told by the tech's that the line apparently snapped off. That we might have hit a bump. I have filed a complaint with the bbb and I am in dispute with the dealership. We were told, by the fire department, that we were fortunate the SUV did not explode. We wish to inform others of the possible defect that could save lives.
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