I drive a 2001 isuzu rodeo 4x4. It has approximately 111,000 miles on it and is in great shape. It is garaged year-round in taunton massachusetts. On monday june 21, 2010 I was driving home from work on route 44 in rehoboth massachusetts. I started hearing a grinding noise and pulled over to the side of the road. Upon looking under my vehicle I was shocked to find the shield that covers the plastic gas tank was rotted through. The entire bottom of the gas tank is now visible and the shield is the part that holds it in place. I went to a mechanic immediately and had the car looked at. When the mechanic put the car on the lift he saw extensive rust and some rot under the vehicle on the frame. He stated that I would be lucky to get 2 more years of use out of the rodeo before it would be totally rotted out. As of right now it is unsafe to drive due to the gas tanks shield being rotted out. The mechanic tried to order me a replacement but his supplier said the parts are no longer being made. The only way I could get one would be from a junk yard and most of the parts in there would most likely be rotted as well. I have two children, ages 12 and 8 ; I do not feel that I should have to drive them around in this car and feel wronged by isuzu. I would like to file this complaint against them and expect a resolution as soon as possible. I would be perfectly happy getting the car fixed, but I do not want to wait months for that to happen. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
2001 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system complaints
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed. She stated that the failure began intermittently, but has now completely failed. Recall number 00v298000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was referenced. The current mileage was 118,196 and failure mileage was 42,000.
2001 isuzu rodeo fuel gauge not working cause code in computer fuel sending unit.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed fuel leaking and fumes escaping from the vehicle. She believed it was a safety hazard because she was inhaling the escaped fumes. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from recall # 00v298000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current mileage is 112,121 and failure mileage was 111,983.
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.
2001 isuzu rodeo, with no prior damage, was warming up and caught fire. Apparently , a fuel line leak in the engine compartment was the cause. No warning whatsoever, and no prior mechanical work performed in the engine compartment relating to fuel lines. Apparently isuzu had a recall on fuel lines, but I'm told it doesn't apply to this vehicle. Nm
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.
At a little over 36,000 miles I started having problems with the gas gauge. It drops from full within 30 miles, once it hits a half tank it sporadically drops to empty, the gas light comes on along with the check engine light. It will go back up but then drop again. When I fill the tank at a reading of 1/4 tank I get an average of 8 gallons before the pump shuts off. Yet according to the book it is an 18 gallon tank. Now at 40,000 its getting worse. I registered a 1/2 tank at the pump shut off at 2 gallons.
First, the gas gauge started going back and forth between full & empty and the light flashes. Now, I am having trouble with the fuel pump? It starts and then it dies. Cant park up hill, wont start. Have to park down hill to keep gas flowing to injectors.
2001 isuzu rodeo bad fule sending unit. Gas gauge and check engine light goes whacko ! This is a common online complaint and problem. Isuzu must be focred to recall for this problem.
Fuel gauge was reading incorrectly. It would indicate that I was about out of fuel when I actually had about 1/2 a tank left. Isuzu dealership is replacing the fuel level sending unit.
Engine dies all the time while driving. Very unsafe defect- could cause accidents. How can we legally return this vehicle to the dealer? Please help me. Thanks.
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