Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the undercarriage of the frame. In addition, the control arms on the rear of the vehicle exhibited the same condition. The dealer (mancari's chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram, 708‑423‑0910, located at 4630 w 95th street, oak lawn, il 60453) was contacted and indicated that they were no longer authorized to service isuzu vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to receive a recommended dealer to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 550 complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 135,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 20041
- 20022
- 200118
- 20004
- 19997
- 19983
- 19951
- 19942
What owners say
Frame, right and left lower control arms rusted through in many places. Also exhaust leaking in many places due to rust. Will not pass yearly inspection. Can no longer drive vehicle due to safety issues as well as failure to pass inspection.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). Three different authorized dealers were notified and the contact was told they would be unable to repair the vehicle since they had so many other vehicle to repair. Approximately 3 months later while driving 35 MPH the contact heard a popping noise and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled onto the emergency land and towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the rear control arm fractured. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer to be repaired and was still in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileage was 146,000. The VIN was unavailable.
We were lucky to have found the damage before any actual "incident, crash, or injury occurred.......however extensive frame rot was discovered on our 1999 isuzu rodeo during it's annual state safety inspection in july, 2009. The frame required multiple patches, including several to the area surrounding the lower control arm mounting brackets, as well as reconstruction of the upper coil spring mounting brackets. We spent nearly $1000.00 in labor costs, to have the rusted-out frame repaired, and made safe.
I was driving my1999 isuzu rodeo when I had loss of control. The vehicle pulled badly to the left and right. I later found out the rear control arm had rusted off the frame. I also found out this is a very common problem for these vehicles along with the frame rusting out. I really feel there should be something done about this and a recall. This a very serious safety issue.
1999 isuzu rodeo ls 4wd 135000 miles. I am the original owner. As I am sure you know these vehicles are not safe on the road. This past january 2009 I noticed my spare tire was hanging lower than it should and a friend said it was swaying side to side when I left his house. Upon further investigation later that day. I found that the spare tire mounts had almost completely rotted away and the tire was ready to fall off. Looking over the rest of the back of the vehicle I noticed that the left control arm mount had almost rotted off. Massive holes were in the side of the frame, on both sides. The spring perches were mostly rotted off and pushed up against the floor of the vehicle. The entire rear bumper had fallen off. Basically the vehicle is a mess in the back and unsafe for the road which is a shame because it runs great and looks decent. Because of what I have found. The vehicle will not pass inspection ever again and is unsafe for the road. I have not driven it since that day.
While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer pulled over. But the noise was not duplicated while the vehicle was parked and running. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the driver and passenger upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 14330722 equipped with OEM P215 / 235 15 inch and P225 / 245...
- Subject regarding alignment specification change
- Some owners of vehicles within VIN 8X4351792 may exhibit steering wheel vibration or shimmy during vehicle...
- Some vehicles may demonstrate a body vibration at highway speeds
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
- Risk
- Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an isuzu service facility, or honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727. Honda owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V436000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
- Risk
- The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
Recall number 00V058000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
7 of 550 owner complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo
ABS 114Fuel gauge 67Brake failure 32Check engine light 21Jerking 14Grinding brakes 12Stalling 12Sudden acceleration 11Wipers 10Engine failure 8Fuel pump 8Oil consumption 7No deployment 6Fire or smoke 6Slipping 5Transmission failure 5
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