2001 Isuzu Rodeo: check engine light

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · OR

I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo. I noticed the check engine light was on a few days after purchase. Dealer sent us to his mechanic who fixed it. A few weeks later it happened again, he fixed again many times. Eventually he said there was probably a problem with the sensor and not to worry about it, so I didn't. The ABS light came on about a year later and I had it addresses when I had my brakes checked. The guy that did my brakes told me I could have it fixed or just ignore it, that it was not important. The next thing that went out was my air conditioning and heating system. I ended up paying 1300 to get fixed in the summer of 2014. The next thing was the rear wiper stopped working. I still have not replaced that. Shortly after the wiper stopped working I noticed the cruise control & the brake lights would not work when the lights were on, I no longer drive at night. Last year the gas gauge stopped working, I have to keep up with my mileage to figure out if I need to fill up. Just recently experienced the engine starting to stall. I was driving on the freeway going about 70. I had my heater, radio and wipers on for the rain. I decided to turn on the headlights because it was starting to get a little dark and just when I turned them on the dash lights faded and the car started to slow down like it was not getting any power. I quickly turned the lights off and the car went back to normal. This was very scary, I was afraid to turn my lights back on. Once I got off the freeway and was going into the mountains, the fog was to dense to ignore the lights. I turned them on this time without a problem. I know I did not have brake lights, thankfully I was more or less on the road alone. After researching this car I see thousands of people with the same problems. I think we should start a class action law suit.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

The instrument panel lights go off, corrosion in 6 months time in odd places and under car, key gets stuck in ignition, key has to to be juggled to start car, emission issues, smell of insecticides, computer issues, if you lay a towel on the dash, or park in front of a mirrored window, or leave the headlights on for less then a minute when the car is off, the car won't start (kills battery). Something appears to be draining the power. Sometimes the car will start back up on it's own, but mostly needs a jump. The battery has tested fine. Fuel gage quit working, check engine light used to go off when you fill the gas tank up, but now it just stays on. The car runs rich when it's down to half a tank. Rear view mirror light would not turn off, had to yank the wire out of it. Help!

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NJ

Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called isuzu and they told me there was a recall on it. They gave me the name of a dealer near me they said the car can not be fixed. They said if the car is hit from behind it would just fold or the suspension will just give out and you will not be able to control the car. Its been two weeks and I'm getting the run around from the dealer and isuzu. I am now out of a car. If the gas gauge didn't break I would not have even known about this and could have killed someone on the road. Isuzu should be standing behind these cars!!!!

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Body · 74,996 miles · CT

2001 isuzu rodeo frame rotted through, not safe to drive. Never told about any structural problems until we get the news that the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. Have had the vehicle serviced at regular intervals and garaged nightly. Just had the vehicle serviced a week ago and no mention of unsafe vehicle. Engine light came on after service and we took the vehicle back in to be checked. Told the vehicle is rotted through in two places and not able to be fixed.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · IL

I have had many problems with this car. 1. Servo valve 12/2005, 2. Door lock, 2005, check engine light, gas meter problems, replace gas tank 1/2008, 3. Replace alternator 9/2008, now my transmission is not working nor is my egr and evap sensor. I only have 58,000 miles on this car. Also one of the oem brake pads fall out of the holding bracket and got stuck between the caliper and the rotor. Nothing but problems with this SUV.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Body, Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

1. Rear shocks went bad at 30,000 miles cost 500.00 to replace. 2. Multiple problems with small components breaking. 3. 6 disk changer broke at 50,000 mile 4. Check engine light on at 45,000 miles- 2 codes for egr valve stuck. 5. Car stalled several times while in motion and finally just died. Needed new fuel sending unit at 55,000 miles, cost $1,300.00 6. Air conditioner broke at 60,000 miles, needs new compressor and condenser, received estimate for $1,200.00.

Filed Apr 13, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 15,000 miles · AZ

I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo in march 2002. Several months after purchasing it, I noticed that my gas light would show empty even after a complete fill up. The only way I had to determine if I needed fuel was by resetting my tripometer each time I filled up. I was okay with doing that for years until in 2006 when I needed to renew by registration, I could not pass emissions because of the check engine light being on. When they determined what the cause was, it was something to do with the fuel line. I took it in for an estimate of repair. I had no choice in the matter and had to pay over $800.00 to have a new fuel sending unit put in my vehicle. I have recently learned that this has been an case for large numbers of 2001 isuzu rodeo owners. I do not understand why this was never a recall issue. As far as I am concerned, I think the car manufacturer so take responsibility for this matter and fix all of the cars that are still out there with this problem and reimburse those of us who had to pay for this repair. Obviously, there is more to it than just a fluke.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Engine · 70,130 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving at an unknown speed, the reduced power and check engine lights illuminated. The vehicle sputtered and decelerated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times for the failures, but they could not determine the cause. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 70,135 and failure mileage was 70,130.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Fuel system · AZ

We purchased a 2001 isuzu rodeo used from a dealer in 2002. The fuel gage started falling to empty triggering the gas light to come on along with the cel, since it wasn't a major problem we have not had it repaired since being quoted over $500 to replace the whole fuel pump because of a faulty fuel sensor unit. There are hundreds of complaints regarding this same issue and isuzu is not picking up the responsibility of replacing this. Now because we can't pass emissions with the cel on we are forced to have this repaired.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Fuel system · TN

2001 isuzu rodeo, I started having problems with fuel gauge and check engine light came on. Even though the vehicle will have a full tank of gas, it will register empty. Also, the vehicle is idling high. I purchased this vehicle new in 2001 and it only has 44,000 miles. The dealership ran tests and said that it is an egr valve oxygen sensor, and a fuel leveling sending unit. I have a 10 year/120,000 mile warranty, however these parts went out with a 3 year warranty. Cost of repairs at dealership---$1200.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · GA

I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo. At about 50,000 miles, which was around july 2005, the gas started going back and forth after about of quarter of a tank of gas was used, which caused the check engine light to come on. It thought itwas empty when I actually was about 8 more gallons of gas in the tank. Also, about the same time the vehicle started idling very roughly and sometimes shutting off. It has gotten worse. Also, it a idled very high at times, and sometimes the idling fluctuated back and forth between high and low, almost like I was pressing on the accelerator. I am writing this because I have looked on line and saw several people with the same two problems. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Fuel system, Transmission · 69,000 miles · CO

The fuel sending unit on the '01 isuzu rodeo is faulty and causes the check engine light to come on and the gas gauge to work improperly. Also, the transmission for the '01 rodeo appears to be structurally unsound for the engine. The transmission on my '01 rodeo, after 70,000 miles, has needed to be replaced. This truck has not been used for 4 wheel driving. Though they recalled the '02 for the fuel sending unit they did not incorporate the '01 into that recall.