2001 Isuzu Rodeo: engine stalls while driving

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 May 3, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 143,000 miles · OK

I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo used in april 2012, about a week after I had the vehicle it started stalling out while I was driving, loosing complete power for a few moments then would jerk and continue going. I also noticed when I would hit a small bump and try to apply the brakes I heard a grinding noise and it would not stop for a few feet, even with the brake all the way to the floor. Also when I stop I hear a popping noise in the rear, everytime I stop. Now the vehicle is completely dying at random times. It will die when I am on the interstate going a steady speed, or accelerating. Also when I come close to a complete stop to turn the vehicle will die. I put it in neutral and it starts right back up and jerks while speeding up. I have almost t-boned someone due to the car dying and the loss of power steering. Also I have almost been rear ended numerous times because of the car stalling out and also dying. Also after having the car a couple weeks the speedometer and odometer quit working and the light for the speedometer will not work either.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 66,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the vehicle would loose power and stall, especially while driving over a bump in the road. The cruise light and the transmission light started blinking when the failure occurred. The dealer could not determine what caused the failure to occur and stated that he should consider changing the wiring harness. The vehicle was taken a local mechanic where the wiring harness was repaired at the owners expense for $3,000. The contact also stated that recently he heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. The local mechanic stated that the rear end was corroded and covered with rust which was the source of the noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The current mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, slowed down, and attempted to stall. The contact noticed something bouncing underneath the vehicle and then observed flames under the hood. She pulled to the side of the road. The police and fire departments were called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 125,000.

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 Dec 28, 2005 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · TX

On 12/27/2005, our 2001 isuzu rodeo stalled in the middle of an intersection. After towing it to crest isuzu in plano, tx, the service representative informed me there was a short in the wiring harness. The cost of repair (labor included) is $1,300. After speaking with the repair technician (mechanic), he informed me this is a common problem with isuzus and they have yet placed a recall. He informed me the wiring harness controls the electronic throttle control, which tells the engine how much gas/acceleration is needed. In other words, the throttle control can tell the engine to "gun it" when the driver is braking. According to alldatapro.com, bulletin #ib00-04-s006 refers to the electronic throttle control, however, with no mention of the wiring harness. As stated earlier, however, the technician stated this is a common problem that isuzu will continue to ignore unless enough affected consumers come forward to register their complaints. Per additional research, this is a known design defect. Prior to this final incident on 12/27, we have had several other issues with the acceleration; however, it quickly disappeared and we thought nothing of it.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Electrical · TX

The incidents all happened on or before november 28th, 2005. The situation had gotten worse and that is when I took it in to the dealership. When traveling down the road the SUV would either stall out when slowing down to a stop or die when you are trying to turn into a parking space. We had family in the rodeo on numerous occasions when the vehicle would stall out when hitting the brakes hard when someone would pull out in front of you. The engine would die while traffic was coming towards us. It would idle roughly and when you would let it warm up for a good ten minutes, trying to place it in gear will kill the engine. I took it to crest isuzu thinking it was the fuel pump that was replaced not too long ago since it was acting the same way. The service advisor told me it was the wire harness that runs from the engine to the gas pedal. Phil explained this to me after he gotten the report from the service technician. He even told me that isuzu knew that the way the system was designed (the wiring harness was laid out) that when the vehicle goes over a bump or hits a pot hole, it would cut the wiring, causing it to short out. I went for the repairs, which cost me over 400 dollars. The vehicle is doing the same thing again. As consumers, we shouldn't have to put up with something like this. They knew it was a design flaw. We are continuing to have this problem. It's a safety issue because the vehicle dies in traffic and you don't know when it will do it again. There is no telling how many consumers have been raked over the coals on this issue and have not spoken up on this.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Electrical · 42,103 miles · CA

2001 isuzu rodeo developed problems with stalling.***no answer required***. *mr each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer they claimed it was a sensor problem and replaced it. This correct the problem for a few month but eventually the vehicle began to stall again. The dealer was finally about to determine that the computer was defective and had burned out the wiring harness. The consumer believes the dealer knew what the problem was all along but didn't want to repair it while the vehicle was still under warranty.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Engine · SC

While driving vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart, and fifteen minutes later vehicle restarted. The next day, vehicle would not start at all. Driver contacted the dealer for an appointment.

Filed Jun 23, 2003 · Engine · CA

Consumer states at any speed and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted and repaired vehicle four times.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · TX

While traveling at approximately 40 MPH engine check light came on and, engine suddenly stalled while approaching a red light. Upon restarting vehicle, engine/transmission would not accelerate to any speed above 25 MPH. Dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not reproduce the problem or determine a cause. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Engine · WI

When first starting vehicle consumer would notice engine idling high. When shifting to drive mode engine would stall without any indication. Vehicle has been serviced four times for this problem. Technician can't find cause. *akvehicle stalls when first starting in morning or when sitting for a long period of time erratic idling, shifting. Nlm