2000 Isuzu Rodeo: won't start

5 of the 274 complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo describe won't start.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2001
5
2000
5
1999
4
1998
4
1997
1
1995
2
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · HI

While driving down the road at a rate of 55mph the car died out and we were having a hard time controlling it to get to the shoulder. We pulled over and tried to start the car and it would not start. We turned the key off and the lights on the dash would light up. I had to disconnect the battery. I connected the battery and the car started. Also I can be pulling out of my driveway and I hit my brakes and my car dies out. I go to start it and it will not start. I have to wait a bit and then the car starts. My car dies out randomly, it does not matter what speed I am going and the car dies out when I push my brakes. This is a safety issue. I almost caused an accident because my car dies out and the cars behind me don't know what is going on.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that in 2008 while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the failure continued. The engine would not start so the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump and subframe had holes due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer who advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · Engine · 77,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact smelled the radiator burning. A mechanic stated that the thermostat failed. Isuzu stated that the thermostat, water pump, and oil seals needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,090. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle shut down and would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed. Currently, the vehicle will not start and the diagnosis was that the trolley failed and caused the timing chain to come off the engine. The failure caused the engine to expand. The contact was informed that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01i002000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 77,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Electrical · 63,400 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle would not start the battery was replaced. The battery looked swollen. While driving 45 MPH, the check engine light and the ABS warning light illuminated and the digital displays began flashing on the instrument panel, and the engine power slowed to 30 MPH and below. After reaching the driveway, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. After towing the vehicle to the service dealer, an inspection identified the equipment failure to be the alternator and the wiring harness. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed Jun 28, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · AR

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.