Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver rear side suspension fractured and separated from the frame. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who stated that the control socket on the driver side axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that when filling the fuel tank, the fuel began to spill back out. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there were holes in the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
2000 Isuzu Rodeo suspension complaints
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While driving aprox 40 MPH lost control of vehicle, got to the side of road and proceeded aprox 1-2 miles to local mechanic driving 5mph on the side of the road. Mechanic looked at vehicle and stated the entire rear of vehicle was rusted so bad that it was actually completely broke through on one side and the other side was about to brake through as well. He stated it could not be repair and said if I had been driving 65 miles an hour I could have been killed.
Severe rust found under vehicle, specifically rear end. Shock mounts broke off frame while normal driving. Rewelding only offers temporary relief. Dangerous condition. Rust destroying all metal parts of undercarriage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the rear driver side frame fractured. The frame began dragging the ground as the contact drove further. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence where she discovered rust and corrosion surrounding the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contacts insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it as destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 04/01/11
Was driving w/my handicapped daughter when the car swayed front one way back the other heard a terrible scraping noise thought I had a flat tire ,looked tires were fine looked under the car and the frame right near the gas tank broke and is completely rusted I looked and there are at least 20 complaints and isuzu does nothing about it , I think this is outrages as there could have been a fire an my daughter could have be burnt before I could get her out I don't know why the company is not held responsible and recalls are not demanded. I think that you have an obligation to do something about this condition, isuzu knows about it as they have a 12 month warranty on corrosion knowing that it won't happen that soon. I also would like to know if you intend to do something about this before there is some horrible accident. I now have no transportation for my child and will not have money for a new car or a used one and I live in the country w/no transportation and have to depend on other people for dr's appt. And shopping, trips to the drug store . I find all this very unfair to everyone that owns an isuzu!!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that on august 4, 2010 while driving approximately 35 MPH the frame on the vehicle snapped in half near the rear wheel on the drivers side. The contact stated that isuzu was out of business and her insurance company will not pay the repair cost. Defect investigation ea09018, suspension rear was related to the failure. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 185,000. Updated 11/05/10.
Owner of a 2000 isuzu rodeo, right rear (2009) suspension lower linc component rusted and broken off. Causing uncontrollable steering while driving ... (june 2010) left rear suspension lower linc component rusted and broken off. Causing uncontrollable steering while driving this vehicle.
I was driving down a local road (approximate speed 40mph). After hitting an average bump in the road the vehicle went out of control. It thrashed side to side several times before crashing into a ditch and landing onto its side. I had no explanation for the cause of the crash. However, when the tow truck arrived he showed us a large rusted out part that was hanging down in front of the drivers side rear wheel (I took pictures as well as the police).
It has been determined by an certified mechanic that there is rust in the rear suspension that has caused the vehicle to fail inspection which is not due to normal wear.
2000 isuzu rodeo was not in an accident, but the rear suspension components are so rotted that it appears the vehicle is teetering in the brink of a catastrophic failure. Its my understanding that there is an open investigation by the federal safety agency and consumer complaint blogs are rife with complaints about this condition. My vehicle is an easy vehicle to sell, not able to be fixed, and undrivable because of this defect, and isuzu (or honda) should be held accountable for those of us who have 4000 lb unsafe paper weights in our driveways.
The events leading up to the failure are simple. Leaving our driveway and within two tenths of a mile there was a rear suspension lower link failure on our isuzu rodeo just as described in the federal safety agency action pe09030. Here are the actions / moments leading up to the failure. We simply gathered in our rodeo. Pulled from our driveway on to a rural country road. Single lane and traveling a speed of approximately 10mph (luckily). It is on this road and with in two tenths of a mile from leaving our home the failure occurred. There was no warning whatsoever. When the failure occurred there was a loss of control, the rear end of the vehicle began swerving from left to right in a track about 3 feet from the original line of travel. Because we were not yet on a major highway, stopping the vehicle was no problem and there was no crash, however, we can't bare the thoughts of what it could have been if we had been traveling at highway speeds. Again, luckily we were very close to home. Towing the vehicle was not necessary as we were able to slowly back the vehicle in reverse to our home at nothing more than an idling speed. The nature of the failure is the left rear suspension bar breaking from the frame of the vehicle. There has been no repair attempted as the frame is in no condition to remount the suspension bar. After this incident we have looked more at the condition of frame on this vehicle. There are other places on the frame were there is total rust through. Because of the incident and because of what we are now seeing we deem the frame unsafe.
I took the dealer isuzu to lemon law and I was told it works as designed. The jury was so stupid it was un believable, they all came up to my wife and I and said make sure you take the car to the dealers to get it fixed. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh isn't that why I am here in court? Good luck people are stupid and we are stuck driving an unsafe care because consumer reports will not get involved. Lemon cars for sale any isuzu cheap (related vehicle information: model year=2000, make=isuzu, model=rodeo).
Since the purchase of my vehicle in 2000, there has been a continuous vibration in the front end as if either the tires are out of balance or the front needs aligning. I have continuously reported this to several dealers and as of this time none have been able to correct this problem..I, after being advised to, and at my own expense replaced all four tires to no avail.
The tires lose contact with the road when braking under rough road conditions, which makes stopping virtually impossible. The suspension components are inadequate, they fail to keep the tires on the road while encountering bumps during braking. This has been a problem since new, but recent experience has made it clear to me just how dangerous the problem actually is. I would like the problem to be addressed by isuzu - recall the suspension components and replace with something that handles bumps better.
The front end of the vehicle wobbled while driving at 65 MPH. The vehicle had three new sets of brake rotors, however it did not solve the problem, rear end wobbling continued. *ak
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.
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
When vehicle reaches 65-70 MPH vehicle bounces all over the road, and is very hard to control. Dealer blames tires for this, consumer has replaced tires 3 times plus 2 extra tires. Isuzu says it is a SUV, and will ride rough. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times for this problem.*ak
Front end shakes violently at all times, vehicle is hard to operate. Vehicle has been in over 5 times for same problem. Isuzu representative had steering column tightened which did not remedy problem.*ak the steering freezes up at times after hitting a bump. Nlm consumer states at speeds of 45 MPH the back wheels vibrate up and down, they do not stay in contact with the road, the front wheels also tend to squirm left to right at these speeds, the problem tends to get worse the longer the vehicle is driven.
When driving at any speed and when applying brake pedal to make a gradual stop, and when approaching an intersection or a traffic light, brake pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/ brake fade away. Consumer noticed shortly thereafter that brakes kicked back in. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. *ak the vehicle pulls to the right. The A/C malfunctioned. The vehicle vibrates at speed of 35 MPH. The cd player failed.
Vehicle has a vibration(shake or whopple) in driver and front passenger seat. Front passenger seat has a bad vibration when driving with speed of 50mph or more. Has been to the dealership numerous times with this complaint and contacted isuzu twice, tires have been rotated and balanced, rims changed, hub assembly replaced, and wheel bearings repacked. We have now been told from their customer realtion representative that this is a normal ride for this vehicle. We would like the district service representative to be contacted and drive our vehicle if possible.
Ongoing problem with severe vbiration from front of vehicle while traveling at 52 or more MPH. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasions, various parts were changed and repairs were made, but problem still keeps reoccurring.
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.
When vehicle was coming to a stop, and just before accelerating, it jumped. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle several times ; however, the problem has not been corrected.
Shocks no gas charge in front right, weak in rf. Lr. Rr. Weak causes extreme body roll SUV. Bottums out over small bumps dealer contacted looked for leaks none did not pull off shock to check I am in process of finding after market replacement, this will cause an accident if not corrected.
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