Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for unrelated failures when the contact was informed that the under frame was severely corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired at an authorized dealer four times in the past for a corroded intake system and fuel tank filler neck. Due to the corrosion of the fuel tank filler neck the contact was no longer able to refuel the vehicle without gasoline spillage. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,000.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo body complaints
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While driving aprox 40 MPH lost control of vehicle, got to the side of road and proceeded aprox 1-2 miles to local mechanic driving 5mph on the side of the road. Mechanic looked at vehicle and stated the entire rear of vehicle was rusted so bad that it was actually completely broke through on one side and the other side was about to brake through as well. He stated it could not be repair and said if I had been driving 65 miles an hour I could have been killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. When the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame on the driver's side. The dealer advised that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage were 64,000.
Have a 2000 isuzu rodeo with 64,000 miles and in excellent visible shape; however, the frame is completely rusted out underneath and it is very dangerous to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 55 MPH when part of the frame fractured rom the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The contact recently discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but she was concerned that the repair would not be inadequate as the entire frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 132,800 and the current mileage was approximately 134,000.
2000 isuzu rodeo ls mileage 93,033 purchased 7/2000 the frame is rotting away on the right side of the rodeo the vehicle was rust proofed for the first 5 years by z-bart till they closed down the frame has rotting away on the bottom flat of the frame tubbing. This is happening on the right (passenger) side, of the 2000 rodeo. The area that has rotted away are as follow from the rear axel support to the front axel support, on the right side (passenger) frame arch of the left rear axel support by the fuel fill tube. The frame has been repaired by having 1/4" steel cut and welded into a "u" channel that fits around three sides of the exciting frame tubbing. Undercoating the inside of the u-channel before welding to the top of the frame tubbing that is still solid. This will reinforce the frame. The 1/4" steel is thicker than the original frame tubbing.
Frame on vehicle rotting out at rear wheels.
Vehicle frame rusted out. No events lead up to failure. Problem detected while driving. Vehicle felt as though it was swaying. Pulled over and saw that rear axle mount was detached from vehicle. Had to bring to professional welder. Repair cost in thousands. No guarantees of how long it will last as another failure is guaranteed. Serious safety issue that needs to be addressed by manufacture.
Severe rust found under vehicle, specifically rear end. Shock mounts broke off frame while normal driving. Rewelding only offers temporary relief. Dangerous condition. Rust destroying all metal parts of undercarriage.
Went to have my 2000 isuzu rodeo inspected and they told me it failed due to the frame rusting out .what I said this truck was only 9 years old .this is crazy !!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the rear driver side frame fractured. The frame began dragging the ground as the contact drove further. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence where she discovered rust and corrosion surrounding the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contacts insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it as destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 04/01/11
I have a 2000 isuzu rodeo ls. It's got just 58,000 miles on. Beautiful looking and runs great other then the fact I'm being told cant drive it because its a death trap and totally unsafe at this point. Noticed a slight swaying in the rear of vehicle was going to have it jacked up to look at and they wouldn't even jack it up for fear it would totally fall apart. The frame is so rusted out the drivers side rear trailing arm has broke loose.
Rear car frame and connecting stabilization bars very rusted and unsafe.
Was driving w/my handicapped daughter when the car swayed front one way back the other heard a terrible scraping noise thought I had a flat tire ,looked tires were fine looked under the car and the frame right near the gas tank broke and is completely rusted I looked and there are at least 20 complaints and isuzu does nothing about it , I think this is outrages as there could have been a fire an my daughter could have be burnt before I could get her out I don't know why the company is not held responsible and recalls are not demanded. I think that you have an obligation to do something about this condition, isuzu knows about it as they have a 12 month warranty on corrosion knowing that it won't happen that soon. I also would like to know if you intend to do something about this before there is some horrible accident. I now have no transportation for my child and will not have money for a new car or a used one and I live in the country w/no transportation and have to depend on other people for dr's appt. And shopping, trips to the drug store . I find all this very unfair to everyone that owns an isuzu!!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the left side of the rear driver side of the vehicle. The failure was diagnosed by a local mechanic who stated that the frame on the rear passenger door was cracked and covered with rust. The vehicle will not be driven by the contact due to safety concerns. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 57000.
I purchased the 2000 isuzu rodeo in what looked like perfect condition. I had it checked out by mechanically inclined friends. It had an active massachusetts inspection sticker. But it failed inspection in rhode island, where the mechanic said the frame looked like it had been previously patched numerous times. I was pulled over a week later because the registration had been suspended as a result of a failed inspection. The second mechanic also refused to pass its inspection, since it is unsafe and cannot be repaired. He said the frame rust and rot are extensive, and in dangerous locations, which could cause the car to flip if it were in motion when the frame snapped. It should not be repaired.
Corrosion in frame of 2000 isuzu rodeo ls. The vehicle was checked out with a mechanic after hearing of faulty frames on channel 4 action news in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Mechanic says within 6 months, frame will probably come apart.
My husband was going to the store in our 2000 isuzu rodeo when all of the sudden he felt a swerve & bang the trailing arm broke loose luckily he was going slow just pulling out from a red light on route 119 connellsville pa.15425. When he looked at it he saw that the frame was even rotted to you could just peel it with your fingers. It was our only vehicle we didn't know what to do but to call jeff markle from smail auto ,greensburg pa. (where we purchased the vehicle) about getting another vehicle jeff told us they would payoff bal.$1636. & take the SUV & junk it we had no other option but we had to go back in dept. $16000.00 so we would have a car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The entire frame was covered with rust underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they could not give him any information since it was being investigated by the federal safety agency. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated he noticed sever rust on the frame of the vehicle. The contact was concerned with the possibility of the fuel tank fracturing from the vehicle because of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
The frame on my 2000 isuzu rodeo has major structural rust problems. I am worried something is going to give way and cause a major crash if I drive it any further. Please work on this as soon as possible before someone dies.
I was driving down a local road (approximate speed 40mph). After hitting an average bump in the road the vehicle went out of control. It thrashed side to side several times before crashing into a ditch and landing onto its side. I had no explanation for the cause of the crash. However, when the tow truck arrived he showed us a large rusted out part that was hanging down in front of the drivers side rear wheel (I took pictures as well as the police).
It has been determined by an certified mechanic that there is rust in the rear suspension that has caused the vehicle to fail inspection which is not due to normal wear.
I have a 2000 rodeo isuzu and the frame is rusting out. After watching the news I see most of these have this problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that in may 2009, she began to notice pitted corrosion and rust on the frame of the vehicle. Her local mechanic informed her that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in that condition. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint; she only drove short distances. She had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was approximately 133,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 12/22/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle sits uneven, due to the frame bring completely broken. Updated 12/29/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that she was driving 37 MPH when the stabilizer bar on the drivers side broke from the frame because the frame had rusted. The vehicle fishtailed when the bar broke but no accident occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the filler tubes had also rusted out, the vehicle was leaking fuel and the undercarriage had completely rusted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that metal of the frame was flaking off and there were holes and cracks throughout the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact not to drive the vehicle due to the severity of the corrosion. The current mileage was approximately 122,980. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
I own a 2000 isuzu rodeo it has serious frame issues the lower link and spring mount are failing badly on this vehicle the rest of the car is great but I have to put alot of money into frame work for it to be safe to drive. This vehicle failed while I was on my way to work on a residential street thankfully.
My 2000 isuzu rodeo went in to have some work done on it, simple maintenance. The certified mechanic took a look under the car and immediately informed me that he refused to put my car up on his lift to do work on it because of the immense amount of rust on the frame of the car. He was afraid that if he lifted my car it would fall apart while on the lift and destroy half of his shop. He then also informed me that the car was completely unfit to be driven on the road. After hearing this I went online and found that this seems to be a pretty common problem for isuzu rodeo and honda passports built between 1997-2001.
Rear swaybar detached from frame due to frame rust. No prior indication, as frame rusted from inside out. Detached while driving, causing vehicle to swerve from road.
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