In december 2003, we purchased our 2000 isuzu rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. We followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. Taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. We had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local isuzu dealer. The vehicle passed. We then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. The vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. Four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. In another four thousand miles we had complete engine failure!there was no indication of service needed, no oil leaks, no red lights on the dash board, nothing! Just a slight ticking noise and twenty miles later extreme engine failure, diagnosed as a "major oil leak, a blown engine" due to a "definite internal problem". So, I have a properly maintained and documented isuzu, that I only drove for 9,000 miles, just outside of the second owner warranty of 60,000 miles. This vehicle is sitting in my front yard with the defective engine still in it. I'm demanding isuzu assist in a "gesture of goodwill" by replacing this defective engine in my isuzu with a new factory engine. If isuzu does not take advantage of my request I will demand my rights under the california lemon law that they buy this unsafe lemon back from me. I have done extensive research (this research also explained the occasional stalling we experienced) on isuzus and have confirmed a history of countless defects with these cars. This information can be verified on the federal safety agency and the cas web sites. I urge anyone else encountering problems with their isuzus to document and follow through with your concerns through the appropriate channels .... The federal safety agency and cas. Take advantage of the lemon law and demand your rights!!!
2000 Isuzu Rodeo electrical complaints
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The light to makeup mirror on the passenger side flickers or doesn't turn on at all. Not a big problem.. Just makes the car seem imperfect.
2000 isuzu rodeo (purchsed as new) -breaks needed to be replaced within first 2 years. -oil needs to be added every month. Dealer could not find problem, said it was normal for isuzus. Does not burn or leak. -stereo/6 cd changer needed to be replaced, broke. Dealer said it was faulty. -windsheild wipers broke - electrical switch faulty -car stalled 2 x without any warning. One while driving 40mph and the other at a stop light. Dealer said it was due to a bad egr valve ($450) -car pings constantly. Dealer first recommended to use high grade gas- then about a year later said to use low grade gas b/c the high grade gas might have caused the egr valve problem! -transmission mode control switch broke. Put in drive and dashboard said it was still in park, caused car to grind and buck forward. ($460) dealer said this is a common problem in izusu rodeo's.
Intermittently the vehicle would not start properly and the consumer had to crank the vehicle several time before starting. The check engine light and the fuel light would illuminate after the vehicle was started and stay on momentary before it went out. Dealer was not notified at this time.
My car has stalled on me several times. Was serviced but still stalling in the midst of driving. While vehicle is running makes loud unfamillar noises.
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