While traveling 70 MPH on the interstate I began hearing a knocking sound but did not loose power. I pulled over at next exit and as I pulled over the oil light came on. I checked the oil and it had none I recently had the oil changed. I have heard of multiple complaints of this and I will probably have to buy a new engine. I've also had transmission problems, the check engine light comes on, and I recently had the fuel gauge fixed, in all, I'd say the isuzu rodeo has given me many problems. Thank you isuzu manufacturers for the constant problems I have to face with this rodeo.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo engine complaints
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Bought used 2000 isuzu rodeo 2 years ago only having 30,000 miles on it, since I bought it I have put oil in it about every 2 weeks, no leaks, just always seeming to be low. A week ago it just stopped, towing it to a garage only to find out it lost oil pressure which caused it to stop. The end result is it needs a new engine and it only has 50,000 miles on it. I do not have 7000 dollars to fix this problem and am at a loss as to what to do, on top of a car payment on top of it. Is there any recall or help I can get from the manufacturer?
I have had to repeatedly put oil in my 2000 isuzu rodeo. There is no engine leaks. Yet, it burns oil. The engine light only comes on when the engine is bone dry. In reading online forums, I was directed to place a complaint with this organization and also found out that I am not the only one with this problem but isuzu is aware of this situation and does nothing to take of care of it or their customers!
While driving fuel does not register. The gauge stays on empty. Also, oil does not flow through to the engine . While driving at 65 MPH the engine completely blew up. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times.
Ehicle stalled at various speeds. Taken to dealer for check up several times, but the cause was undetermined.
An ongoing intermittent problem with engine stalling when slowing down to a stop or accelerating from a stop position. Vehicle would intermittently restart at times or not at all until the next day. Vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem each time.
I bought this car used with 50128 miles in april 3, 2004. On, july 12, 2004 around 55000 miles. I stopped and let the car running for 3 mins. I came back and the fuel sensor low light was flashing and the car said I was empty, but I knew I wasn't because I just filled the tank up that day. I started going and the fuel sensor said I had all my gas back. After that, everyday, the sensor will say low fuel after the sensor has passed 3/4 of a tank. On, july 15, when the fuel light comes on for sometime the check engine light will come on and stay on until I fill the gas tank up and drive for several miles. I am going to take it to my mechanic and maybe the dealership where I bought the car to solve this problem.
In december 2003 we purchased our 2000 issues 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!!!
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!!!
Vehicle continues to stall, checked transmission. And cruise set light come on seconds before vehicle stops. At first it happened a couple of times a months, then weekly, then almost daily. Mechanics could not duplicate problem. Vehicle stalled on may 28, 2004 directly infront of isuzu dealership! Service manager coasted the car into the shop. "supposidly" a code appeared and I was told it was the egr valve. It cost close to $500 to repair. Exactly one week later car stalled again. The vehicle is very dangerous to drive due to the excessive stalling. It has stalled on the interstate, at stop signs, and on busy highways.
The fuel gauge did not work. *jb the check engine light remained on. The consumer didn't know how much fuel was in the tank or if there were problems with the engine. *scc
Problems with 2000 rodeo's emission control system.*mr
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.
I purchased the vehicle used in october of 2002. It has 23000+ miles on it. It currently has 35000+ miles on it and the engine is clicking. The dealership notified me that the engine is no good. Not only did the engine go bad, but we've been putting oil in the engine like mad. I think we've purchased 6 quarts of oil in the 8 month period and there is no leak and isuzu states this is "normal". Also at just over 30000 miles the ABS light came on. The intake gasket had to be replaced 1 month after purchase and that in turn caused one of the valves (egr I think) to need replaced as well.
Vehicle is very unstable due to insufficent dampening of the supension, dealer says this there is no problem. Truck will bottom out on slight bumps, and bounce up and down as if you were in a boat, the suspension parts are inferior compared to the weight of the vehicle. Condition is very unsafe and could cause loss of control in certain driving situations. Bounce = loss of tread contact to pavement = loss of control. All tires/points of supension (springs/shocks) have the same problem. Would not reccomend this vehicle to anyone other than a pirate, as they are used to the heaving and yawing of a ship.-----------catalitic converter / engine ~ catalitic converter was glowing red one day (with the usual check engine light) jiffylube employee in the pit pointed this problem out to me, laughing and saying it was right next to the gas line, which could cause a fire. Dealer replaced cat and now the truch hesitates/sputters in first gear and even more so in second gear.----------------seatbelt~on passender side binds up without provocation, limiting movement of passenger from the sholder, dealer said it was normal but it is not like the drivers side seatbelt tension that binds when there is actualy a stronger force opposing it.
Vehicle is using what some mechanics and non-mechanics consider excessive oil usage for a 2000 isuzu rodeo. Currently my vehicle is using 1. 80 quarts of oil between oil changes, when it gets changed every 3000 miles. Both isuzu and the dealership consider this "normal".
While driving at 45 MPH heard a popping sound, motor shut off. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated vehicle was out of oil. Consumer stated oil was put in vehicle regularly. Please provide any further information.
Consumer stated while driving, there was a noise and then the engine stalled.
While driving at approximately 40mph vehicle stalled in middle of traffic. Had no warning. Was able to restart after awhile. Took vehicle to dealership to check. Mechanic indicated intake gasket needed to be replaced. However, failed to solve problem.
We are constantly adding oil to the vehicle within a months time no oil will measure on the dipstick and there are no signs of leakage. When the truck reaches over 50mph the vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right everytime
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning at various speeds. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Please provide further information.
Vehicle will stall out without prior notice. Dashboard light will come on/ transmission and cruise lights also on.
Vehicle will stall when slowing down to come to a stop. This has happened numerous times, up to 12 times in one day. *ak the dealer blames the problem on bad gas but the vehicle was stalling to a point it was unsafe and dangerous.
While making a stop and without any indication vehicle would stall. *ak the stalling had resulted in several close misses and the vehicle was dangerous to drive.
In july 2000 consumer heard a pinging noise, and dealer discovered that catalytic converter and muffler needed to be replaced. In mar 2001, while driving 45 MPH consumer heard a pinging sound, and noticed smoke coming from floor board near drivers feet.. It was a smoldering fire that burned a whole in floorboard. Dealer found catalytic converter had gotten so hot it started a fire.
After replacing the body mounts, balancing and rotating the tires twice, replacing all 4 tires, and 3 alingments, the vehicle still pulled to the right and had front end and rear end vibrations. We prevailed at bbb arbitration and in dec. 2000 the mfg. Repurchased the vehicle.
Four wheel drive actuator failed.
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