Live in massachusetts - have brackets from previous recall attached. Underneath vehicle is rapidly rotting - noticed rot beneath mounting brackets, and along frame behind tires around wheel wells. Rust everywhere and fear that the car is not safe to operate, vehicle is only 13 years old and rapid frame rust should not be occurring. Other problems - gas gauge not operating causing check engine light to come on whenever a turn is made. Cannot remove gas tank to fix issue as rust is too extensive.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo: wrong fuel gauge reading
21 of the 274 complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 66,540
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
I purchased an isuzu rodeo, 2000 ls 3.2l v6. The gas gauge has been showing empty since I purchased it. The check engine light comes on as well. I went through hundreds of complaints on the internet with the same problem. Isuzu should pay for it!
The gas gauge is faulty. I have heard of many complaints and that when there are hard shifts (turns) or press harder on the acceleration causes the gas gauge to work incorrectly and the gas light comes on. This is happening to my car currently. Furthermore, after the light comes on the check engine light comes on.
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.
Gauge reads incorrectly. Faulty fuel sending unit. Dealership refused to fix even though as I understand it, isuzu covers the replacement under drivetrain warranty. Car was still under warranty when complaint made to dealership.
Gas light comes on during turns and at other random times and gas gauge drops to empty when tank is full.
(1) normal fueling and driving (2) fuel level indicator fails to report accurately, fuel lamp fails and lights prematurely; check engine lamp fails and also lights and seems to be triggered by the inaccurate low fuel level events; owner is annoyed at prematurely filling gas tank and would like manufacturer/dealer to resolve these problems. Problem persists despite following dealer recommendations (3) dealership advised that 'check engine' lamp actually refers to the gas cap, dealer recommended tightening gas cap to resolve check engine lamp issue. Refilling gas tank and driving a few miles resolved premature fuel lamp issue, but only temporarily. These issues reoccur within driving 50 miles of a full tank. Check engine lamp issue persists. Premature low fuel lamp issue persists. Underestimated fuel level indicator issue persists.
The fuel gauge is not working. I know 2 other people with a rodeo and they have the same problem,and I see on this website that there are many others with the same problem. The check engine light comes on when the gas tank is 3/4 full sometimes. I never know how much gas I have. Mechanc says the sensor is defective and I feel isuzu should fix this. This is not a normal matienance issue. It is a manufactures defect.
Fuel gauge jumps from full to empty and check engine light flashes. Dealership stated this was a commom problem for 1998 to 2000 isuzu's. Gas tankl must be removed and sensor replaced.
Fuel gauge inaccurate - light is on all the time - caused check engine light to come on and cant get vehicle inspected.was quoted $280 to fix by dealership. Local foreign auto parts store manager informed me that he sells these fuel sensors as quickly as they come in - doesnt know why isuzu doesnt issue a recall.
Check engine light comes on, gas gauge shows empty then goes up. Check engine light goes on and off. Vehicle runs fine. Checked problem code at advance auto parts(free code check) says fuel level sensor a circuit high input. Advance auto man says this is a common problem with isuzu vehicles and even the honda passport. Have checked online message boards for the problem and it is a common problem. Isuzu should be held responsible for manufacturing faulty gas sensors. I have a 2000 rodeo with only 63000 miles on it and I take care of it.
Gas gauge reads all over the place, empty when full, etc.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
21 of 274 owner complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo (8%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
Check engine light 24Stalling 24ABS 15Brake failure 9Grinding brakes 6Jerking 6No deployment 5Fire or smoke 5Pulling 5Won't start 5
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