1999 Isuzu Rodeo: complete transmission failure

5 of the 550 complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2003
1
2002
5
2000
2
1999
5
1998
3
1995
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Transmission · NY

The consumer complained about an automatic transmission problem. When the consumer stopped at a light or stop sign she had trouble getting the vehicle to change gears. Also, vehicle would not pull forward, it just sat there. This happened especially when the vehicle get hot. The vehicle left the consumer stranded a lot. *ak there was rattling and the mechanic suggested that nothing was wrong, a leak and smoke was seen coming from under the hood, a leak in the rear main and front differential seal and internal transmission failure.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

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!

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Acceleration, Fuel system · OK

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.

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Engine · VI

The vehicle has experienced an excessive oil leak 2 months after purchased, the dealer has replaced the washer seal,, pan gasket, electric connector, transmission pan, the transmission was replaced but the leak reoccured.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Electrical · CA

At 9k miles the car stalled while at stop lights - dealer said they forgot to update the computer chip in the car - at 21k miles the air conditioner and turn signals failed and the car would shift hard while accelerating at 15-20 MPH then again at 50 MPH - also hard shift at 15 MPH on the down shift - dealer said it needed a new transmission at 21k miles !!! New transmission put in and I drove car for 11 days - exact same prob reocurred (air & turn signals failed & hard shift) - dealer said it was the drive train - they took it apart and lubed it then returned car to me - drove car for 4 days and exact same prob reocurred (air and signals failed and hard shift) - dealer said it was an exposed wire which they replaced - picking up car tomorrow so we'll see if the same problem happens a fourth time .