The frame/chassie is so rotted with holes from the back half of the truck that it appears to be unsafe to drive.
2001 Isuzu Rodeo suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was in for routine inspection when he was advised that the rear frame was completely rotted from rust. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension: rear). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer but the dealer advised that the recall did not address the failure that the contact had experienced and that they could only repair the rear brackets to the frame under the recall, and not the frame itself. The failure and the current mileages were 108,000.
I received a notice by mail about a recall on my rodeo, and the company had it towed to a dealership in knoxville some time in august, a month later I received a call from the dealership saying they sent the photos & videos to the company and we should hear from them soon. It is now nearing the end of october, I called the company today, & they said they never received the photos. I'm not sure why it is taking so long, I have been without a vehicle for 4 months now, since the rodeo's axle fell apart 2 months before it was even towed. The recall letter says it should only take approximately 90 min., or 3-10 hours to fix what is wrong with the axle's or they will provide an alternate remedy. I feel that more than 2 months of determining what to do with this vehicle is more than enough time. I would like to find out whether I will be getting this vehicle back fixed, or whether I need to find something else.
My isuzu was recalled for a defect in the forward mounting brackets of the rear suspension. Before I took it in for the recall, I took it to my mechanic to have new brakes. He called me to tell me that the frame was so rotted and rusted not to bother because the car was to far gone. I took it to marty's of kingston, ma.for the recall. They called to tell me that they fixed the brackets but the frame was so rotted that the car was unsafe to drive.this is totally absurd to me. They claim the recall was only on the brackets and isuzu doesn't care if the frame is rotted.so, I had it towed to a junk yard only to be told all they would give me was $800.00. I just put 2 new tires on the front worth $300.00. I don't understand how isuzu is getting away this. The junk yard told me that one of the new brackets put on at the dealership was right next to a big rotted hole in the frame. What does it take for them to take this seriously, someone getting killed! The rodeo was running fine and I hadn't planned on buying a new vehicle until next year. Do I have any recourse with isuzu? I just pray that no one gets killed with these rusted frames.
My car frame has totally rusted threw back behind the rear wheels,they have a recall on it,yet they wont take responsibility if its a couple inches back further,they told me not to drive it that it was unsafe,and they would buy it back for 1080.00.I bought it last year for 5400.00.its in very good condition .I said no..I want the value of the car price. What can I do to get help in this case?
Rear anti-sway bar broke almost caused my daughter to crash. I took it to a mechanic and he discovered the rear frame is severely corroded and is not safe to drive. I have dealt with isuzu and it was hauled to an authorized dealer 110 miles away for repair. They say it has been fixed. They called it a stage 2 fix which is basically spraying a frame treatment on the inside and outside brackets. Within the bracket vincity the frame is completely rusted through and I do not feel this vehicle was rated right by the dealer, I believe it should have been a stage 4 fix. I feel this is a terrible saftey issue that isuzu and honda need to step up and take responsiblity for. There are over 150,000 of these vehicles on the road and they need to be taken off the road before lives are lost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear passenger side coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The isuzu recall is bogus the lower link is ok, it is the frame that is falling apart. Corrosion is everywhere on the frame this is not acceptable as owners we should be compensated for risking the lives of our loved ones. The consumer stated there is excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting bracket for the left and right rear suspension lower link. The consumer stated the vehicle was deemed beyond repair. The consumer referenced recall 10v436000. Updated 09/29/11
Issue is with a safety recall # 10v‑436 excessive corrosion of frame and bracket which mine is in very bad condition on 04/04/11 I brought my vehicle to rothrock motors for a diagnose. The service manager also called isuzu 877‑460‑0706 as well with no response for a remedy. In the meantime my car has not been drivable due to this condition and have had to arrange transportation daily for 3 months due to the fact they are unwilling to rent me a car while this process is solved which I believe they should buy back the vehicle as the service advisor from rothrock motors stated to me when the car was inspected and is noted on the invoice # iscs839275 "vehicle has more damage to frame awaiting response from isuzu" this is my case # 11143015 for this recall. Any help in resolving this matter is appreciated I have been inconvenienced far too long through no fault of my own due to this failure. Consumer e-mailed pictures. 07/07/11
Driving thru parking lot around 20mph when a loud noise heard from rear of vehicle, vehicle became impossible to steer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that after having his vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic they advised him that the entire sub-frame was covered with rust. He was also advised him not to drive the vehicle due to the severe corrosion. He later received a recall notice in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v436000(suspension:rear). His concern was that the bracket was connected to the rusted frame which should also be included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 201,000. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the rear frame was completely rotted out due to rust and corrosion. Updated 09/16/11
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.
Original owner of 2001 rodeo. Received a recall notice for rear suspension lower link bracket. Drivers side required installation of a bracket, passenger side was sprayed with wax. Recall repair was completed circa 01/2011. Took the car to an independent mechanic for brakes last week and was told that the frame is so rusted that it is not worth doing the brakes. Mechanic stated that the vehicle would not pass its inspection as the frame is softened due to rusting and is unsafe (don't go on any long drives and think about a new car in the next couple of weeks). Contacted isuzu and was told they have no further responsibility as they did everything they were supposed to under the recall agreement. I would like to better understand how the responsibility for rusted frames can be limited to such a small area of the frame component when it appears from the high number of filed complaints that this is a systemic frame rust issue and not simply a localized issue dealing with the rear lower suspension link. This rear suspension link is only the symptom of the actual problem. Isuzu is taking the position that if the rust is not in that specific location, they have no responsibility beyond that. Is the federal safety agency pursuing this issue farther? Vehicle is in excellent condition other than the frame. No rust on the body panels/sheet metal whatsoever. Please advise,
While driving the vehicle the rear suspension broke causing the vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic. Luckily there was no accident and the vehicle was towed to a friends home until we could determine what needed to be done. I had known about the recall since late december but was unable to get the vehicle in to be checked that quickly. The closest repair facility was 95 miles away from where I lived. Bill colwell ford in hudson, iowa was contacted and the vehicle was towed from my friends home. An attempt to repair was made but it was later determined it would not be possible. I have waited for isuzu to contact me for over a week regarding a repurchase remedy for this issue. I have contacted isuzu as well as the service manager at bill colwell ford, and isuzu is holding up the process. I am paying payments and insurance on a salvage vehicle which doesn't seem fair. I am greatly concerned they will attempt to undervalue my vehicle if they ever get that far in the process. I am without a vehicle and I am extremely angry that more isn't being done to help.
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.
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. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected recall 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The dealer stated that the frame was completely corroded. The dealer stated that they were able to possibly replace the brackets but regardless of the remedy, the vehicle would not be drivable. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that the recall specifically stated that only the brackets would be replaced but due to the nature of the problem, they offered to buy the vehicle back. The VIN was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.
A recall was performed to my dissatisfaction. It was for corrosion of the brackets in the rear suspension lower link of the car. It was considered a tier 4. Tier 5 level means that the car has to be totaled out. The car came back with missing bolts, screws etc. It is making horrible clunking noises when you turn the wheel and it shakes when you drive. I think the underneath of my car is so rusted out that nothing could attach to it. I think that isuzu should have issued a recall to replace the whole frame of the car. I have read numerous blogs on edmunds.com relating to this same issue. It is a very serious and dangerous matter. Isuzu should issue another recall or total out the vehicles before a fatality occurs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to sway back and forth. While slowing down to inspect the vehicle, the bracket broke causing the contact to drive into oncoming traffic. The drivers side rear tire also began to shake. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that there was too much structural damage on the frame to be fixed according to recall 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The contact called the manufacturer who authorized that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 73,359. The failure mileage was 72,359.
I have a 2001 isuzu rodeo it had a recall for a bracket which was repaired at marty's gmc in kingston ma 781‑936‑0079. I have just received a call from the service dept that the car is ready but is still danderous to drive as the frame is all rotted, but is not there problem they are only getting paid for the bracket. Please look into this recall before someone gets killed
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibit severe corrosion of the frame. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) and because the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle , it was then towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would repurchase the vehicle from the contact but the process would take weeks. The contact was disconcerted because he believed that the repairs listed in the recall were beyond a reasonable amount of time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.
2001 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall for left and right rear suspension arms *tgw the consumer stated she did not receive the recall until after she had already paid for the repairs. The consumer was informed that since she paid cash and her husband who owns a repair shop made the repairs, there was no verification as to what was really done.
2001 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall repairs cost *tgw the consumer stated she recently had to have the rear bumper reinforced which she was sure was attached to the frame. The consumer stated she has tried to get isuzu to honor the recall, but they rejected the claim by stating the safety recall was specific in relating to the frame only.
I own a 2001 isuzu rodeo, there was a recall issued in dec or jan timeframe in regards to corrosion of the frame. I took my vehicle to an isuzu rodeo dealership like it stated on feb 17. The dealer did state that they would not be able to get to the vehicle until the following week. On feb 24 the dealership did contact us and stated the vehicle was unrepairable and that they had submitted photos and documentation to isuzu. I spoke with isuzu on march 8 almost 2 weeks after they received the information from the dealer and they seemed unconcerned and stated that the dealer's pictures were inconclusive and that they didn't see why they could not put the brackets on the vehicle. I stated that I was told by the dealership told me the issue was beyond repair and isuzu stated they needed more photos. It is going on three weeks without a vehicle and it seems isuzu does not seem to care about the fact the there are individuals out there without and vehicle and not to mention the fact that the vehicle is completely unsafe to drive.
2001 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to a rotted away frame *tgw the consumer stated a portion of the frame became detached from the vehicle. The consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the problem. The consumer was informed the part would not be available until july 1st.
Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent regarding her 2001 isuzu rodeo; she would like isuzu to be responsible for the rusted frame and offer an acceptable buyback. *kb the consumer stated her son was driving the vehicle, when suddenly he was unable to control it. The consumer had the vehicle towed to her local mechanic who informed her that the frame had rusted and cracked and it would not pass inspection. The consumer discovered there was recall on the brackets attaching the axle to the frame. Isuzu had the vehicle towed to a local dealership. Upon their inspection of the vehicle, the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall due to the severity of the rust and the frame being cracked. The consumer was verbally offered 3,000 as a courtesy and gave her three days to accept or decline. The consumer stated she did agree to the offer, but has not pursued it further.
2001 isuzu rodeo. Consumer writes in regards to a defective frame *tgw the consumer stated as she was having another service performed, the mechanic informed her the vehicle was not safe to drive. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed there was a recall, but it had not been made public. The consumer stated she finally received a recall letter and the vehicle was towed to the dealer who kept the vehicle for 54 days. The consumer stated she was under the impression, the vehicle was going to be repaired, but the dealer only placed two brackets on the vehicle and did not replace the frame. The consumer was quoted an extremely high price for replacing the frame.
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.
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