Isuzu is not honoring it's recalls. I bought a used isuzu rodeo when I called isuzu in order to do the recalls they said my car had no recalls on filed based on my VIN#. Since that call my rear bracket suspension has corroded and detached from the vehicle frame which could of killed me. According to the recall it says "a vehicle older than 10 years will be repaired for free only if it is brought to an isuzu or honda dealer within 12 months of notification". Well I've never been notified of anything and isuzu is refusing to do repairs. Even when I took the car to the isuzu repair center they would not touch it or offer me any remedy? I incurred towing expenses, time off from work taking the car to the authorized repair center. Help a consumer out please. Let's do the right thing here. Isuzu should honor all it's recalls on my car.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo suspension complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a sudden loss of steering control as the rear driver's side bracket became detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and took it to an independent mechanic, who stated that the entire frame would need to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension) however, the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I originally brought my vehicle into the dealership during the recall for inspection and recommendation of repair as I live in one of the states that was mentioned in the recall. At the time, my drivers rear bracket had detached and the recall was a flurry of angry vehicle owners. To be candid, although I suffer many problems of various sorts with the vehicle, it has always been a dependable one, especially being 4 wheel drive. I did get a remedy for the vehicle - they mounted these hulking brackets on both sides of the vehicle and applied some "special" coating - I was thankful that I didn't have to have my vehicle taken from me like so many others. I did have to bring it back to the dealership afterwards as they didn't install the gas filler neck the correct way and gas was leaking out everywhere each time I filled. I swear they caused a lot of other problems during the fixing of the vehicle - but cannot prove as such. I don't care for the fact that because they removed my exhaust my warranty for my exhaust system was voided - an extra cost I am still saving for repairing. But the real reason I write to complain is that the frame is rusting rapidly right underneath those new hulking brackets they installed - not sure where the "special" coating was done - but a flaking, hole ridden frame is now apparent and I'm not sure what remedy, if any can be taken. I certainly fall outside the terms set forth in the recall notice, yet, did in good faith bring it in for a repair that was performed - but, yet the frame continues to rust and quickly - should that be my responsibility? Doesn't the consumer have a certain degree of trust by the manufacturer that the vehicle they bought "could" in fact last many many years if taken care of properly. I have done that - isuzu has not met the ordinary expectations that a vehicle owner has. I want a solution to my problem.
Spare tire dropped, rear frame broke off ,bumper brackets broke off.
While traveling at approx. 15 miles an hour, I lost control of the rear of the vehicle.. It was traveling sideways. Upon inspection, I found that the rear suspension lower link bracket had tore from the frame. I did not receive a recall letter re: this matter. I had it towed to a dealership for examination. I will be contacting isuzu on the next business day that they are open as this occurred over the weekend. It does not appear that this will be repairable due to the amount of rust and the fact that there is no frame left where the bracket tore from.
Chassis its rusty all under the vehicle.
Lost control of vehicle with no warning on the freeway during rush hour .. General motors / isuzu / honda recall said it is the bracket detaching from the frame . It is not . The bracket pulled a piece of frame from my vehicle . The frames of these vehicles are the problem " not " the bracket . The bracket is in excellent condition as well as the weld to the piece of frame which was " tore " from the rest of the frame . These frames are collapsing , rusting out far before their time . The federal safety agency & transport canada both need to open an " new investigation " into the frames of these vehicles & what's in them , production & testing of the frames . General motors also did not offer me a fair price for my vehicle and treated me in a terrible manner . It is still not resolved after 1 year & 4 months , nothing has been resolved !!! The federal safety agency & transport canada need to investigate these frames !
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service when the contact was advised that both side mounting brackets were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the contact's VIN qualified for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number:10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the recall campaign had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,492.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while performing regular service, the mechanic test drove the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was shaking. The vehicle was inspected and the mechanic determined that the rear frame and stabilizer bar were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. ...updated 10/03/12 *bf the consumer stated that isuzu would not assist with repairs because the vehicle was not apart of the recall. Updated 10/09/2012
2000 isuzu rodeo. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to denied vehicle claim *tgw the attorney stated his client was not given the proper alternatives regarding the vehicle. The attorney stated, his client was not provided with an acceptance or rejection letter, nor was she advised what the offer was based upon. The dealer refused to release the vehicle to the consumer. The attorney stated isuzu wrote a letter stating, they closed the file. The vehicle. Recall # 10v436000.
Please re-open the federal safety agency campaign 10v436000 a safety issue such as this should never have a recall expiration date. This is my only vehicle, I live 1 and a half hours away from an isuzu dealership (was told I could only go to an isuzu dealership to get this fixed) was also told this is an all day repair and no loaner car would be given.
2000 isuzu rodeo. Law office writes in regards to consumer and case involving isuzu rodeo recall 10v‑436 *tgw in december 2011, the consumer delivered her vehicle to the dealer pursuant to the recall for repair. However, in january 2012, after inspection and testing by the dealer, the consumer was informed the vehicle would not be repaired as it was unsafe. The dealer retained possession of the vehicle. When the consumer requested the return of her vehicle, the dealer refused to relinquish possession. The dealer offered the consumer $2,100. The resale value of the vehicle was $5,261. The dealer presented a take it or leave offer while retaining possession of the vehicle. Despite repeated attempts and protest, the issue is still ongoing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle pulled to the right abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed corrosion of the driver's side rear control arm. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the VIN qualified for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the recall had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 144,047 ....updated 06/18/12 *bf updated 06/21/12
2000 isuzu rodeo. Consumer sent correspondence regarding complaint sent to department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection concerning warranty agreement and falsely performed repairs *tgw the consumer was informed by a body shop, that the chassis was rusted and had holes on the back end of both sides of the chassis. The body shop stated the dealer only replaced parts, instead if replacing the entire chassis. The consumer believed the chassis was already damaged when the dealer inspected the vehicle, but they failed to disclose the information. The consumer referenced recall # 10v436000
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake out of control. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and the contact stated that the rear portion of the frame was detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was not repaired. The consumer stated she never received a recall notice. The dealer refused to reimburse the consumer. Updated 05/16/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the rear suspension was corroded. A local mechanic stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs because the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear), was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 110,000.
The vehicle I have purchased new, originally as a lease and purchased it at the end of the lease. The body and interior are in great shape as we cared for the vehicle. The frame is another story, it has holes rotted in it the size of golf balls. Dealer stating the transmission could fall out and create a accident regardless of all the rot on the area's the suspension connects to the frame which could dis-connect at any time. I used this vehicle as a family vehicle and then was insulted by the manufacturer as to the value of the vehicle. Manufacturer stated unsafe to continue using and offers a low book value which is only half of what the vehicle is worth to our family. The problem with the vehicle was the manufactures using inferior materials they should be made to replace the frame at their expense, even if it means having it made special. We purchase this vehicle maintained it and kept it in great condition to lose our investment to sub-standard materials. Someone needs to stand up for us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that it was beyond repair. The contact stated that according to the recall notice, an alternate remedy would be provided if the vehicle was beyond repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer an alternative remedy. The contact was instead offered a buy out and did not accept it. The failure mileage was 126,000. The VIN was unavailable. The consumer was informed by isuzu, the kelley blue book value on the vehicle was $ 3,970.00. However, the consumer still hasn't received compensation. Updated 06/15/16.*jb the consumer took the case to court but, was still not compensated for the kelley blue book value if the vehicle. Updated 05/17/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was taken to the dealer for repairs. The technician advised that the bracket that supported the coil springs were extremely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repairs would not be covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension rear) that did not repair the failure. The contact stated the vehicle could not be driven since the rear end of the vehicle was corroded. The VIN was available. The failure and current mileage was 167,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the rear of the frame exhibited excessive rust. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because of the rust. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and stated that they would only repair the lower link brackets which was covered under the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH when she heard an abnormal pop outside of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side lower bracket was detached and causing damage to the frame. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The lower link bracket was replaced under the recall; however, the damaged frame was not included in the remedy. The dealer was notified and they would not accept liability for the frame repair. The failure mileage was 122,079.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH in the driveway, and heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle; suddenly the rear end of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto repair shop where they stated that the rear mounting point bracket fractured. The technician performed a temporary fix. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The VIN was included in the recall; however, they advised that the recall remedy was not necessary. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited the identical failure as mentioned in the recall and the vehicle should be repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that she received the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 suspension:rear in december of 2010, and that the dealer was unable to perform the repair in december, because the part was not available. On march 27, 2011 while driving 25 MPH the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact had to drive onto the road side and have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The towing company advised the contact that the rear axle failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 123,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving 5 MPH and while applying the brakes, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the rear shock brackets were rusted and fractured from the vehicle. When the failure occurred, the brackets struck the brake lines and caused a loss of brake fluid and braking power. The mechanic repaired the brake lines but the rusted shock bracket was not repairable. The contact attempted to call both the dealer and manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The failure mileage was 91,800.
2000 isuzu rodeo. Consumer states rear bracket was rusted to the extent that it detached from the frame and vehicle was not drivable *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to a junk yard, because no business wanted to risk repairing it, because they stated it would most likely happen again and they didn't want to be liable. A year later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the same failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that she received a recall notice in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear). After taking the vehicle in for the recall repair, the dealer informed her that they could not perform any repairs due to severe rusting beyond repair. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that they would offer her a settlement for the vehicle because it was deemed as unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notice of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the brackets for the suspension would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they would not provide a rental vehicle while the vehicle was being repaired. In addition, the manufacturer advised that the parts needed for the repairs would not become available for at least a month but did not verify an exact date. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While recall 10v436000, suspension rear was being performed by the dealer the contact was advised that he would have to pay for the upper links to be repaired. He called the manufacturer and was also advised that he would have to pay for the upper links for the recall. He was also advised by the dealer that they could not weld the upper links and he would have to take the vehicle to an auto welder. The contact stated that the dealer wanted him to sign a release stating that he was aware of the upper link failure. The vehicle was in the dealers possession. The failure mileage was 138,000.
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