2001 Isuzu Rodeo body problems

Filed May 8, 2019 · Body · 155,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the contact noticed that the rear frame was rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and kept referring the contact to dealers that no longer serviced isuzu vehicles. The manufacturer provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Body · MD

Vehicle frame is completely rusted out. Can put my entire fist through it. I had a mechanic look at it and said the vehicle should not be driven as a safety precaution. Had isuzu do the recall a few years ago and I don't know how they didn't buy back this vehicle. Vehicle has 78k miles on it and in pristine shape other than the frame. I dont know how they have not been sued for this.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Body · MA

Takata recall for a frame problem.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Body · 142,169 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had severely rusted and caused the rear of the frame to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,169.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 100,712 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly swerved out of control. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed severe corrosion on the passenger side subframe and that the rear suspension link bracket failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not alert the manufacturer or the dealer. The failure mileage was 100,712.

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Body, Steering · 165,400 miles · CT

My friend [xxx] and I were returning home from shopping in town. Hit a small pothole on spring street in vernon, ct about 5 pm. Took a left turn down a hill and heard scraping sound outside the car.I pulled over and stopped the vehicle, engaged the emergency brake and examined the wheels. The rear left tire was scraping against the mud guard. I was within .2 mi. From home and drove there slowly and carefully and parked the vehicle. On closer inspection we discovered that the shock/strut had separated from the frame, and that both parts were badly rusted. Since the left rear wheel is not safely connected to the frame, my steering was affected, especially when braking. Thank god this did not happen at high speed on the highway or involve injuries or an accident. My blind wife and I are both disabled on ssd and do not have the means to fix or replace this vehicle. Other than this incident, the vehicle is in great condition. Please help us get our safe transportation resolved. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Body, Suspension · CT

2001 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle bracket and frame rust issues. *smd the consumer stated the bracket and frame that held the rear end of the vehicle in place, rusted through and became detached. The consumer was informed a recall was issued for the exact issue. The consumer stated he was not informed of the recall. The reason given was the vehicle was registered in arizona, a state that did not use chemicals during the winter road prep. The consumer was also informed, the recall expired ten years ago. *jb updated 05/13/15.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Body · 122,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle back frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician deemed the vehicle unsafe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 13,600 miles · MO

Left rear frame rusted through evidentially the person new of the problem now I have no title and they stole my trade of a 95 lexus gs300.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 139,000 miles · WI

Had my oil changed & asked my mechanic to check the frame as it had a previous recall on it. Following is description from mechanics invoice: "frame is weak on left side from recall repair to rear bumper. On right side in the wheel well area both sides look ok where rear axle hooks to frame:" the body is in good condition with very little rust. In the event of a rear end collision it could be very serious as numerous places in frame you can poke your finger through. Back to my complaint:this is very disappointing to me as I really like my rodeo & have had no other real issues with it. I drive my grandchildren to school everyday & haul them around on numerous occasions & this makes me very nervous that the vehicle could be unsafe! Clearly there is a defect in the frame because it makes no sense that the body is in such good shape & the frame is falling apart.