2002 Isuzu Rodeo: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · AR · fire

The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that as she was coasting to the right to stop on the shoulder, she observed that there was smoke in the cabin. The contact stated that after she stopped, she opened the driver's side passenger door and saw that smoke was emitting from under the passenger seat, which had been folded over in "cargo mode." The contact lifted the seat and saw that the seat back was melted, with a black spot in the center. The contact stated that she had a cooler in the back that was full of water, and she poured all of it behind and under the seat. The contact saw that the water evaporated. The contact then checked out outside of the vehicle to see if there was any heat source. The contact observed that flames had formed under the rear driver's side wheel well. The contact stated that a person who lived in the house near where she had stopped had observed what was happening and came out with a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. The fire department was not called. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V466000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) due to the location of the fuel tank, which was located on the driver's side rear, by the rear wheel well. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

Vehicle stalls in slow turns, reduced power light comes on once every three weeks in the middle of the interstate.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. The contact purchased the vehicle in december 2009 and approximately one month later, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission; however, the vehicle continued to stall and as a result the transmission was cracked. The vehicle was also leaking transmission fluid. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileages were 134,000. The failure mileages were unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 3, 2010 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The dealer was aware of the problem and told the contact that the ecgi harness needed to be replaced; however, the part was unavailable. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Engine · 99,000 miles · IN

My car stalls in traffic due to a defective intake manifole gasket . I have been left stranded in traffic, unable to restart my vehicle. This is an unsafe condition entirely caused by a manufactoring defect. Isuzu is aware of this defect and has repaired many free of charge under a secret plan that is not known to the public. I had my car dianoised at mike raisor isuzu imports (lafayette, indiana) and was informed that even though I owned this car from 2005 at 51000 miles isuzu will apply this service bullition repair.

Filed May 30, 2006 · Fuel system, Transmission · VA

2002 rodeo gas fuel pump is defective. *ts the consumer stated the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the consumer was informed the transmission had failed.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Engine · NC

Dt: contact states while driving vehicle stalled. There were no signs of anything being wrong with the vehicle. The local service dealer stated the vehicle was fixed, but the vehicle stalled again.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Transmission · GA

I have less than 55,000 miles on my 2002 rodeo. A month ago when trying to accelerate, the gear shift from 1 to 2nd was almost impossible. The truck would shake and shudder and start to stall before kicking into gear - making my inability to operate very susceptible to accidents (luckily I had none). I took to a local mechanic who informed me that my transmission my be shot completely - I had leaked 4 qrts of fluid with no indication that I was low. When he ordered the part from the local dealer - he admitted to me that with other vehicles it is rare that these parts are available and need to be back ordered and that b/c they had on hand this must be a common problem. He sealed the leaks (there were several). However, this has not solved the problem the transmission is still leaking and I'm not sure is there would be any resolve with replacing the entire transmission. If this is a common problem with rodeo transmission and is a defective part then a recall is in order.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Transmission · 55,500 miles · NC

I have a 2002 isuzu rodeo ls with a six cylinder engine and a 2 wheel drive automatic transmission. The transmission is sealed and the owner's manual requires service at 120,000 miles. I have never driven the vehicle under extreme conditions, and I have never towed anything behind the vehicle. Nonetheless, my transmission recently started to shudder and lurch when the vehicle initially accelerated from low to second gear. When this problem began, the vehicle had about 55,500. The problem grew progressively worse, and I took it for service at about 56,000. The dealership to which I took the car advised me that a part in the transmission had gone bad and that they had seen similar problems with similar vehicles and that isuzu had a replacement part to correct this problem. If it is indeed a defective part, I think a recall may be warranted for safety reasons. Most notably, the problem caused my car to momentarily stop accelerating in low gear, and on one occasion, the delayed acceleration caused a close call because my car momentarily stalled in the middle of a left-hand turn. The other concern is that after shuddering and not accelerating, the vehicle would suddenly catch the gear and lurch forward, again, a safey concern due to the unexpected movement of the car.

Filed May 8, 2004 · Electrical · MD

I drive an isuzu rodeo which was just dianosed with a serious manufacturing malfunction. The housing which holds all the electrical connections is damaged and "could have sorted out the systems in my vehicle" and my vehicle would have stalled out. This damage is so serious, I could not drive my vehicle off the lot. My car is now down 7 -10 days while this repair is made. I was told by the dealership mechanic that this happens in 10% of the vehicles that are returned for repair. I am now out money for a rental and inconvenienced. I think this should be investigated and consumers should be warned of this dangerous and serious manufacturing error.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Electrical · TX

While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but of no avail. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.