2001 isuzu rodeo frame rusted to the point car will not pass state inspection.
2001 Isuzu Rodeo body complaints
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Re: 2001 isuzu rodeo ls rusted frame to trail arm bracket can cause frame to snap at rear of vehicle causing possible loss of control if traveling highway speeds at 55-65 MPH. This SUV is worthless on the market. Isuzu should be held full accountability. Also the SUV has had defective fuel gauge due to defective descending unit in gas tank which no recall was never made. Yet 1 out of every 7-8 isuzu have this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). After repairs, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for state inspection where the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and would not pass inspection due to severe frame rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000. The VIN was not available.
My husband was leaving the house, when he pulled away the frame, not the lower link bracket broke. The bolts were still in place. The frame is so rotted he was able to push his finger through it more than a foot away from the lower link bracket. They (isuzu) has decided to scrap my 2001 rodeo, I bought it in october 2010, a month after the recall (which I knew nothing about and still have not received a letter of recall) for the price of $5000. This vehicle should not have been on the lot to be sold. Isuzu should have gotten them off the road. Now they are only offering $1500 for it. I am forced to take it, because I am unable to go without a car, being a 1 car family, and money is tight. I have to take this offer to pay on the car I had to go buy to replace my rodeo, which is wonderful condition with the exception of the frame, that is not covered in this recall. The wrong parts are being recalled and we as consumers are being forced to take extremely to little for our cars.
On august 24, 2010 I was making a right turn from a parking lot, I heard a very loud noise and bang from my 2001 isuzu rodeo pulled off to the side of road. That's when I noticed the drivers side rear control arm had separated from the frame.since that time I have followed all of isuzu's requests for a remedy and now waiting for them to buyback my truck. I'm just now filing complaint because of what I've read online about their absurd buyback offers and them requesting consumers to fill out a w9 form, when the offers a @ a considerable loss to what we rodeo owners originally paid. And the fact they (isuzu) knows darn right well the cause of the defect is that bad metal was used to build the frames, not the suspension to cause the recall.
Called isuzu about the recall. They had my rodeo towed to the nearest honda dealership because I found out through my personal mechanic that there was a recall and my mechanic told me that my rodeo wasn't safe to drive. Three days later honda's mechanic called me and told me that my rodeo was unrepairable! The mechanic said that someone from isuzu should be getting back with me. I was also tricked! I bought my rodeo from a private individual who I can't get a hold of, so they probably knew about the recall when they sold it to me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that she received a recall in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). After having the repairs done and then taking the vehicle through inspection, she was advised that her that the vehicle failed due to severe rusting and holes on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 118,900.
I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo. I received a notice informing me that my vehicle has a regional safety recall per bulletin sb10-11-s002. This was due to the rear frame rusting away. I brought my vehicle into the closest isuzu repair shop which was about 45 miles away from my home. After looking at the vehicle the service advisor informed me that he couldn't repair the vehicle because of the rust and would have to order a special tool to get it fixed. After waiting a month I called the advisor who informed me that the tool was in and that he would have to have my vehicle for more then a day to fix it. So I had a friend follow me in another vehicle so that I could get home. A couple of days later I got a call from the service advisor informing me that the frame was too rusted to be repaired and would be taking photo's to send to isuzu owner relations to see what could be resolved with this issue. So I had to get another ride to get my vehicle. The advisor also informed me that he didn't think that it was safe to drive my vehicle but let me leave with it. A couple of weeks later I was then informed that more pictures needed to be taken to resolve this issue. So I drove back up to the dealer ship to get this done. A few weeks later I called the isuzu owner relations only to be told that the dealership will be doing the repair work on my vehicle. I called the isuzu dealership and the advisor now informed me that he was ordered to fix the issue. He would now have to order another repair kit and it would take 2 days to fix my vehicle. So I'm now waiting for him to call back to let me know that the kit is in. I've read several other similar complaints about this and am concerned about driving my vehicle. This is my main form of transportation and can't afford another vehicle at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that after having a routine oil change, the mechanic advised him that the frame was severely rusted with holes and stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who confirmed the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the frame bracket fractured causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they could not repair the frame because of severe corrosion and rust but they could repair the bracket under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would only repair the bracket under the recall, but not the frame. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While the contact stated the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and it was repaired. While under going routine maintenance the contact noticed the front and rear frame were corroded. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated that the front and rear frame, the fuel tank shield was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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I have a 2001 isuzu rodeo which I received a recall. The SUV handled terrible took into dealership and states a bracket is rusted out and the car is to dangerous to drive. They will need the car for a few weeks and only will replace the bracket as that is the only recall even thou the frame is rusted. This issue is unacceptable and should be addressed. I also have no car to get to work and the dealer states isuzu does not care.
I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo, on december 24th 2009 I had just dropped my daughter off and home and was headed back to the store when my car starting acting funny and almost flipped. I got the car under control and to a stop. I get out of the car and see something underneath my car broken off. I call my son-in-law to come help me. He looks underneath the car and notices the trailing arm broken off, he said mom it's a wonder you hadn't been killed! Your frame underneath your car is totally rusted! So I have 4 different mechanics look at me isuzu and all of them say the same thing, your frame is completely rusted out and fixing that trailing arm would be a danger. They refused to fix it! So my car was recalled for the trailing arm but not the rusted frame, which will not fix the problem! . Isuzu picked my car up january 4th 2011 and takes to their repair garage. I call two weeks later because no one ever contacted me. They tell me the mechanic refused to fix the trailing arm and have me drive this dangerous car home. He said the frame was rusted worse than any of them they have seen. So I wait a few more weeks and call isuzu relations dept. They proceed to tell me that they yelled at the mechanic for telling he refused to fix this car because it can be fixed. I was told they would fix it. So I waited another week and call back again to be told they tried to fix the trailing arm and the rust was so bad underneath that my gas tank brackets broke off during the repair. And I was told that the brackets are no longer made and it can't be fixed! Please start another recall on these cars, the frame is the problem not the trailing arm. These cars could kill an innocent family. Isuzu still refusing to do anything about my car. If they think I'm diving around with a rusted frame and broken gas tank brackets they are crazy! I will park this car in my driveway another 2 years if I have to until the real problem is taken care of! Please help us, thank you
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed that the entire frame separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her home. After she inspected the vehicle, she noticed that it was corroded. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there was a recall and for her to take it to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told they could perform the recall remedy but the vehicle would still be unsafe to drive because the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Total frame rusted out on 2001 isuzu rodeo. I was told not to drive it. Only 72,000 miles on it. Isuzu only recalled the brackets attached to the frames and are sending people back out on to the road with rotting frames. There needs to be another recall for the frames so that we don't all have to buy new vehicles. Isuzu is cheating people on the buy back amounts. There is no fix to this problem except for replacing the bad section of frame or in some cases, the entire frame.
2001 rodeo lse in excellent condition has a completely rusted out frame. Car fishtailed and nearly flipped over. Had it towed but was told it needed a whole new frame and to find a body shop. Did some research and discovered isuzu was going to issue a recall later that month. Long story short. My car has been sitting since decmeber 2010. No one contacts me, I have toc all several times and stay on hold minimum of 30mins each time. Told my car was a t5?? Unrepairable and would be on the "buy back" list. Almost entering the 3rd month, I've spent a lot of money on car rentals. Isuzu offers no help and has no time line. In fact when I called isuzu in december when it first happened and guy at isuzu said he saw the repair process and he felt what was being done for the recall fix was "overkill" and my car would be up and running..won't be overkill when someone dies from this! Then it takes 2 1/2 months to tell me my baby is unrepairable! What about all the work and money spent keeping this car in top shape? What about the $800 I just spent on tires before this happened? Not only is this financially stressful but emotionally stressful as well. Who has time while at work to call and stay on hold anywhere from 30mins and up?? No one. To only be given the run around and that I need to wait for isuzu to call me back! Not to mention also own a 99 rodeo starting to rust not has bad. I don't even have the energy and mental strength to get this car checked and on the "list"! But for my families safety I will take it to get inspected this week!
I received a recall #10v‑436 form in the mail from the isuzu owner relations center 1400 s. Douglass road, suite 100 anahelm, ca 92806 on or about november 2010. It stated that I should call isuzu special assistance center to identify the isuzu service center closest to me. I was told the parts to repair my vehicle would not be available until the middle of january 2011. I called and an appointment for february 18, 2011 at bournival isuzu where I bought the car brand new in august 2001. The car was due for a sticker january 2011. January 10 2011 this vehicle was in an accident. There was minor damage to the rear left side totaling $2,800. When the body shop further investigating under the vehicle he noticed extensive frame damage rotting with holes and extensive rust. He determined the SUV was unsafe. He also noticed the axel was 3/4 of an inch out of line. He then called our insurance company and the adjuster reinvestigated the vehicle. The adjuster at this time totaled the SUV. The insurance company took ownership of the vehicle and subtracted a large sum of money from the finale amount because of the holes and rust he found on the frame undercarriage, to look at this vehicle you would have thought it was years younger then it was. There was no rust, dents or scratches. This vehicle should have gone another 100,000 miles at least. It was garaged and meticulously maintained from the date of purchase. I was told by friends it drove and sounded like a brand new automobile. My intention was to have it for ten more years. At this time I am requesting the amount disqualified by the insurance company for the frame metal decomposition and an amount for loss of longevity and failure to fulfill my expectations.
Along with most of you, I to have a 2001 isuzu rodeo. Upon having my vehicle towed to the nearest service center in allentown, pa, I was told that my condition was at a level three- that the rear suspension bracket was able to be installed and that I could pick up the vehicle. The service rep then proceeded to tell me that the frame is badly rusted and that the right front area has a hole that he could put his fist through, stating that it is unsafe to drive, it will not pass inspection, and they are not allowed to weld a plate to a frame, rendering it unrepairable. An isuzu manager I spoke with on 2/8/11 could not give me an answer as to a remedy if the truck was unrepairable, repeating that they are only responsible for the rear suspension bracket. This is unacceptable...what is the point if the entire frame is useless?
2001 isuzu rodeo suspension arm fell off while driving causing us to go off the road, had to have towed home 30 miles. Next day had towed to recall approved garage, told me everything was very rusted. Now waiting to hear back from isuzu after three days of them having the photos of my car.
The frame on my 2001 isuzu rodeo is completly rotten and the recall that isuzu has given to the owners is not fixing the real problem. I have a vehicle which my mechanic has told me is not inspectable in the state and that it is unsafe to drive. My rodeo was towed over 100 miles to the closest dealer for the recall inspection and has been there for about two months. The dealear said they ordered the parts to fix the recall and it would be about four weeks before they had the parts. When the parts arrived they called me and asked my permission to install them. At this point I contacted isuzu and expressed my concerne that this was not going to fix the underlying problem and they told me that the next step would be a purchase offer from isuzu to me. After hours on the phone and faxes sent to them they finally called back three weeks later and told me that they authorzed the dealer to make the recall repairs. I am more than confused now because the dealer is telling that it is going to take parts to fix the recall but isuzu is now telling me they just want to treat the recall area with anti-corrosion material. I feel like both parties involved with the recall are not on the same page. To top that off, isuzu says that they will not tow my vehicle back to my residence and in this state I cannot legally drve the vehicle that is now uninspected.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired under the recall. Upon receiving the vehicle from the dealer the contact was told by a tow truck driver that a bracket was mounted over a severely corroded frame. The failure and current mileages were 104,000. The VIN was unavailable.
This is pertaining to the recall of isuzu/honda 98-2002 with the rear suspension link arms. I kind of went along with the complaints that were already started but the real problem seems to be the severe rust of the frames. The reason they appear to be separating is because the frame that they are supposed to be welded to are so rusted that there is nothing for the weld to hold onto. They are putting brackets (bandages) onto a frame that has huge rust holes. Mine is so bad I could push a pencil through it. You already have pics of mine from the previous recall. The dealer told me it was too severe to put a bracket on and that I'd be hearing from isuzu about compensation, but now isuzu (corp.) is saying the brackets might work. I think this problem needs further research into "why the links our detaching". My links themselves are not rusting and would most likely be fine if the frame would not have rusted so severely. I've seen the brackets that they are putting on and then the state will not pass it for inspection because of the rust. How is that fixing the problem. I've always taken very good care of my vehicles. They body is in very good condition. The tires are brand new and I just put a motor in it right before this happened because I planned on keeping it for many more years.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the rear subframe had fractured as a result to substantial rust corrosion, and was repaired by him. Recently, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension: rear). However, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the frame was beyond repair. The technician informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive. Also, the contact stated the recall remedy would not correct the problem. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The contact was waiting on a response from the dealer for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo which I purchased new in 2001, this vehicle has always been maintained as it should. I received a recall from isuzu about a frame issue and promptly took the vehicle into dealer for inspection. I drove 90 miles to the dealership for a 2-hour recall repair, after the dealer inspection I was told that my vehicles frame structure was to rusted to be repaired with the frame channel isuzu provided. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and the dealership would not release the vehicle according to isuzu's instructions. I was told by the dealership that my vehicle would most likely be totaled out by isuzu as it was to unsafe to drive. Since insurance company policies will not provide a rental car for automotive recalls, I had to rent a vehicle just to make my trip back home, I had just be unemployed after the company I worked for closed their doors for good. This problem with isuzu was the last thing I needed to happen. I'm out of a vehicle, how am I supposed to find work and get there when I do find a job? The problem with the frames on these vehicles are worst than just a small repair. This is a bigger problem than just a channel replacement! And this should be looked at deeper, not only am I out of the use of my vehicle, I recently spent a $1000.00 on new tires and a muffler and for what? Just to let it sit on a dealers lot until isuzu decides what to do next, I think they should at least give me the trade-in value of the vehicle so I can move on. I'm not going to settle for anything less than this vehicles value before this fiasco began. You can tell isuzu, because I'm sure you guy's are talking, that there are more problem vehicles out there to be reported. This is unfair to the consumer of these vehicles, do the right thing and make isuzu pay-up. I'm still waiting on isuzu to contact me back on this problem, they have all my info what's the hold-up on the remedy, I can't drive my vehicle, pay me pre-recall value I need a car now..
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the rear driver side tire began wobbling abnormally and the rear stabilizer bar fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts place of residence where the it was inspected by a welder who advised that the frame was severely corroded and beyond repair. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised that the failure was beyond repair. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and the contact was advised that the manufacturer was willing to repurchase the vehicle. The contact declined the offer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,411.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) repair was being performed; the technician stated that the frame was severely corroded. The technician was unable to weld the frame onto the bracket because of the corrosion. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they needed photographs of the damage. The dealer provided the manufacturer with the photographs and they are still waiting for the manufacturers response. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 138,000.
Had my 2001 isuzu rodeo with 56k and in mint condition in for yearly inspection. To my surprise they failed it...for a rotted frame. It has holes completely through it. They deemed it dangerous to drive telling me I would have been killed if were driving at the time. I have done some research and I just can't believe nothing is being done about this. I'm having a hard time swallowing that this may be a total loss for me. I had plans on keeping this vehicle for well over 100k miles and I just got to 56k. I guess someone has to die for anyone to take action. I feel that I should be entitled to some type of buy it. This is unreal I bought this brand new and it's been garage kept I just can't believe it. I had to get this towed and it's now sitting at the dealership and I'm awaiting an outcome.
Vehicle was recalled for failure of suspension supporting frame due to corrosion. Brackets were installed, and isuzu claims this is an adequate fix. However, the entire rear of the frame is riddled with holes and heavily rusted. When the vehicle was picked up the dealership required signatures on photos of the damage to disclaim liability. Although the "official" position of the dealership remains neutral, we were told the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Isuzu offered to purchase the car for $935, stating their only responsibility was for the bracket.
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