Car will be in drive, but dash shows neutral or some other gear. Have to keep moving the gear switch until the dash says drive. Even then, car sometimes jerks when accelerating.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo transmission complaints
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As another complainant listed, this car is a lemon! Huge electrical issues with the mode selector shift switch; automatic transmission will be in drive but dash indicator light will say neutral; cost to fix problem was $ including a new transmission because bad switch ruined the transmission! No help from gm/isuzu owner relations. Told me it was my own fault for not taking care of the vehicle and that I should not have bought a used vehicle. I have record of all maintenance done on vehicle including transmission flushes. Dealer service told me they change at least 5 of these switches a month and as many as 2-3 a week at times but couldn't tell me when this started what my problem was. The transmission had to go bad and be replaced before it was evident to anyone what the problem was. Not acceptable! This should be a recall and a properly designed switch put in. Owner relations made no effort to be civil much less helpful in any way! My car had problems at 60000 miles and a new transmission put on at 72000 miles - unacceptable!
Dispute with regard to mechanical failure and negligent service performed on 1999 isuzu rodeo. *ph the vehicle appeared to have a common problem with the engine revving up and down erratically which caused the RPM's to race up and down while the vehicle surged in gear. The consumer stated the problem was corrected when the iac motor, sensor and asm switch was replaced. The vehicle had a strong fuel smell, it was discovered, the mechanic failed to replace two bolts which held a fuel bracket and hose on the back if the intake. After the constant surging of the vehicle over a long period of time, the transmission went out.
Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems. Consumer stated that vehicle lurched forward when changing gears, it accelerated high on its own.
When accelerating, the vehicle failed to go to a higher gear when going down hill, the vehicle would not down shift, it stayed in high gear. *ak prior to the incident, the transmission mode switch was replaced. The mechanic stated that he replaced a dozen of these within a week. *scc
While driving vehicle would not shift into gear. Dealer will rebuild the automatic transmission.
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.
While shifting vehicle mode switch light appeared on the dashboard, causing a hard shift, especially when down shifting. Vehicle jumped and skipped uncontrollably.
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.
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.
1999 rodeo shifts hard into all gears and fuses keep blowing that controls the directionals, reverse lights, A/C and cruise control. 5 attemps have been made to repair problem and no success. The car is not safe to drive. Isuzu has not responded to 2 letters I have mailed, 1 letter was mailed containing all documentation of failures and that letter was returned to me, also many phone messages have not been returned. I want isuzu to take responsibility for this problem and repurchase my car.
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.
The transmission intermittently had a hard shift as if the car was rearended while shifting. This occurred at all speeds and gears. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, but they are unable to duplicate the problem. They say the computer showed no errors when tested.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning gear shift to the transmission slipped. Please fill in additional information.
The consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the transmission. While shifting the vehicle jumped into another gear. The vehicle is a five speed.
When vehicle is "warm" and idling clutch will continously slip. Clutch was replaced in 01/02, and problem began again after 2,000 miles. Consumer very concerned about safety in traffic.
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.
My brakes have stopped working when I am braking and hit a bump. The brakes are also very soft and have to be pumped to insure that I have adequate braking power. My transmission slips after coming to a stop then starting forward again. Also, the entire vehicle has a vibration problem and is dangerously difficult to control in simple avoidable manuevers at 55 MPH and higher.
Brakes: when coming to a stop light, stop sign or going over a bump at a relatively slow speed, there is a delay and brakes do not work. Brake is pushed down to the floor. The truck barely stops in time. Almost hit pedestrians twice due to brake failure! I'm afraid to drive my truck. Dealer tells me there is nothing wrong. Transmission: car accelerates on its own sometimes. It revs high and has occasionally lunged forward while braking almost causing an accident. At this point, I don't want this truck anymore. There have been problems since I got it and two recalls already. The main reason is because I don't want to kill myself or someone else when brakes fail again!!!!
While driving, vehicle makes humming sounds at specific intervals of speed, possibly a tranmsission problem, dealer can not locate the problem.
Consumer received recall 00v058000 concerning rear axle failure. Called to set up an appointment, and dealer said when parts would came in consumer would get a call. However, dealer never called.
Recall 00v058000/rear axle: repairs were done, within a month or less, vehicle surged forward, lost control and skidded across the sidewalk into the median. Front right and rear right tires were damaged. Minor repairs made by road service, and consumer drove to dealer the next day. Dealer cannot duplicate problem. *ak
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 00v058000/ manufacturer's recall sb0006s002 concerning rear axle. Dealer stated parts were not available. Please provide any further details.
Rear axle lower link bracket bolt and nut fell out causing vehicle to crash and roll over. Driver ejected. Recall notice for campaign #00v-058000 received same week as crash.
Rear axle lower link bracket bolt and nut fell off causing rollover and crash of vehicle. Driver ejected. Recall letter for campaign #00v-058000 received same day as crash.
While driving at 15 MPH consumer heard a grinding sound. When turning steering wheel it was very loose, causing consumer to lose control in second gear. Consumer put car in first gear and started to drive about 5 MPH and another passenger noticed something hanging from the back. Noticed a screw was missing. Consumer took car to dealer and was told that the rear axle bolt was missing.
Automatic transmission problem; while driving at 60 MPH vehicle just slowed down for no apparent reason. The ABS warning lightalso came on. Vehicle is being checked for this problem by the dealership. Please provide any further information.
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