2000 Isuzu Rodeo body problems

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Body · 151,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an unusual noise and noticed that the front body frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Body · 125,000 miles · MN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in a side impact collision. The failure occurred without warning. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that due to severe frame corrosion, the frame detached and struck the rear driver wheel, which ultimately caused the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. ...updated 03/08/17

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Body · 213,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in a voluntary manufacturer's recall; however, the manufacturer stated that it had expired. The failure mileage was 213,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 37,000 miles · OH

I bought my 2000 rodeo new and it currently has 37000 actual miles. I recently saw rust in the driveway. I took this car to a honda body shop to see the underbody. Before putting it on the lift they saw that the frame was excessively rusted. Once in the air they looked at the whole underside and said that the frame and the lower control arm were holed with rust. I asked if any of this was repairable.they said they would not do the work because they would not assume the liability of a serious accident. This vehicle had the fixes prescribed by campaign 10v‑436 sb 10-11-s002a completed at sellers truck center in farmington hills, mi on september 9, 2011. This addressed the rear suspension but obviously the corrosion was so pervasive that this campaign was just a band-aid. As I read the various complaints on this site I strongly agree that these cars are a safety hazard and should be bought back by isuzu and taken off the road. Like many others I have sidelined mine and been forced to buy another car to replace it way before it was necessary. Ironically, this car is in almost pristine condition from the body up. I have contacted isuzu and received a letter in return in which they assert that they did everything they had to and that the original recall did not require more than dealing with the rear suspension and therefore I was out of luck. In the letter they said I could call for more information. I did and they offered to 'redo the procedures of the original recall.' when I pointed out that I have a car that is unsafe to drive and that the facility they wanted it taken to is an hour and a half away their comment was 'no one said you had to drive it. You could trailer it.' this isn't a good alternative either especially since I have a honda dealer less than two miles from my house and the honda passport suffered all the same

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Body · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle had excessive corrosion to the subframe. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and could not be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Body · 139,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician observed that the rear driver side frame was rusted throughout. As a result, the vehicle was unable to repair. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Body · MO

Left side rear frame where it connects to the tire rusted through. Bottom piece has detached from one side. I just read their was a recall in 2010 but I never received anything. I bought my car in 2007. This is a serious situation, luckily I noticed it when I did, fortunately I wasn't driving. What do I do now? -thank you.

Filed Apr 12, 2015 · Body, Suspension · MA

I think the time has come for the federal safety agency to seriously consider getting the remaining isuzu rodeo's off the road - they are not safe. I like a majority of other isuzu owners suffer from excessive corrosion all over the frame - I had the recall repair done and this was supposed to be treated but it has progressively gotten worse and now I am at the point where I have a reliable everyday car that starts up right away, runs well and cuts through the snow (4x4) but due to manufacturing errors now has a flaky, brittle hole ridden wheel well frame on both sides that will cause an accident after the wheel goes flipping off the car and causing it to flip over. Isuzu has turned a blind eye and won't take any calls (once you find them). A recall must be issued and make the manufacturer take responsibility for whatever shady processes they used on the assembly line. I am very upset that I need to go out and purchase a new car and that I have no value in this car due to the fact that I cannot sell an unsafe car. Make the manufacturer buy back these vehicles or recall them! Too many complaints - and you cannot ignore the same repeated trend - everyone in the northeast has experienced this horrible pain!

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Body · 134,000 miles · IN

I purchased a 2000 isuzu rodeo from a dealership on december 4, 2014. I got it home only to realize the entire frame is rusted almost completely through. It's worse in the rear end of the vehicle. The frame under the hatchback area is almost completely gone. The dealership won't take it back and I can't afford another vehicle. I have not been able to contact anyone at isuzu. The SUV is in excellent condition otherwise.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 101,000 miles · CT

The suspension on my isuzu rodeo 2000 broke because of the corrosive frame underneath and it seems as if the metal used for the frame and suspension is part of a recall from what I'm seeing all over the internet so I ended up calling the deal ship and they want to do nothing for me and they tell me there are no active recalls at this time which makes absolutely no sense to me because the issue that I'm seeing with the recall just happen to me.