1999 Isuzu Rodeo: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MD

1999 izusu rodeo with multiple problems: ie: ABS brake light won't go out. Have had vehicle serviced however when coming to a stop, vehicle slides. Gas gauge light won't go out...tank is full...repair price-crazy. High idle-foot on brake and vehicle lunges forward. While driving, vehicle picks up speed quickly. Windshield wipers erratic-sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they just stop right in the middle of the window. All of these are safety issues. I'm finding that some owners fell under a recall to fix these items but I don't. I don't understand that. Do I have to kill or be killed first especially with the breaking issues? *jb updated 10/23/07

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Body, Brakes · VA

Fuel sending unit/gas gauge light flashing empty when car is full of gas. Abs light never goes out ...had recall repaired dash lights..car is in park but light on dash is in (n)..light on gear shift is dead rear winshield wiper just stopped working rubber seal around rear hatchback window dry rotted causing window to shatter and break while car was sitting in driveway. This is dangerous. Car sliding through stop light when applying brakes to stop or when sitting still car will idle and cause car to move while foot is on brakes. Humming/rattling sound coming from undercarriage of these complaints are posted on several complaint websites and they all pertain to my 1999 rodeo as well as thousands of others. My rodeo was purchased in 2003 and I was not aware of any recalls except for the ABS one and I learned about that from a relative who has the same vehicle. If something breaks down or stops working on hers I can expect it to occur with mine or visa versa. Something needs to be done..I will never recommend anyone to purchase an isizu rodeo if my life depended on it. Everytime I take it to a mechanic there is a rodeo in the garage waiting to be worked on. The mechanic shakes his head..

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Visibility · 38,602 miles · FL

Windshield wipers quit working when engaged. This reduced the driver's visibility. Consumer has to turn the switch on and off to restart the windshield wipers. *ak

Filed May 1, 2004 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NC

Fuel gauge failure, locked cd changer, rear wiper defect, passenger seat belt defect.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · FL

The gas gauge does not work any more and the rear wiper also stopped working. Both seem to be common problems with the 1999 isuzu rodeo ls.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Fuel system, Visibility · 67,850 miles · FL

While driving fuel gauge didn't work properly, fuel gauge indicated that fuel tank was full. Two minutes later, fuel gauge showed the tank was empty. Also, rear windshield wipers failed. Dealer refused to repair vehicle due to expired warranty.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Visibility · TX

My complaint is similar to odi id #10020690. The front wipers will neither park nor operate in the intermittant mode. The parts counter employee at mcinzey bond isuzu in houston stated that they replace and sell a bunch of the combination alarm/wiper control modules for this reason. This wiper defect is evidently historic and recuring in a large number of isuzu rodeos. These modules are $212 each plus labor. The manufacturer needs to be held responsible.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Visibility · 54,200 miles · SC

Serious safety issue with 1999 isuzu rodeo's windshield wipers sometimes stop during use. This is due to a known circuit board problem in other isuzu trucks like the hombre.the hombre has been recalled but not the rodeo. Why?

Filed May 29, 2003 · Visibility · 24,000 miles · FL

I own a 1999 isuzu rodeo ls, 6cyl, auto vehicle with 24,000 miles on it. Recently my intermittent windshield wiper function stopped working completely and when engaging wipers at full capacity upon turning them off the wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield. This is a safety issue I had my dealer russel mazda troubleshoot; they identified the problem as a "short" in an alarm control relay but didn't indicate what was causing the short- I suspect my wipers are no longer reliable and could go out at any time which could have fatal consequences in a bad rainstorm. My vehicle went out of warranty in september of 2002 and the dealer quoted $306 to replace the malfunctioning relay; I discussed the matter with the isuzu corporate personnel and with the local dealer who in turn contacted the isuzu area rep who said it's out of warrant and he couldn't provide any assistance. I've had several other recalls on my isuzu and feel this could be a manufacturing defect that might ultimately impact other vehicles and result in accidents,I.e., this wiper relay short problem might be a potential candidate for a safety recall.