2004 Isuzu Rodeo: check engine light

Filed May 27, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · FL

In Florida, I purchased my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo March 2005 at 134 miles. I've always had issues, but didn't know how to articulate the issues. My truck sits/leans to the right and low in the back. It is uneven as if the shocks or struts are off. Driving one night, the truck slams down/drops low out of no where while driving. When I am driving and need to brake, I have to brake then brake again. I dare not make any sharp turns by parking or anything it's like the truck will slip or axels bend. I am have trouble with the engine currently(September 2022). Oil is leaking but you can't see from where. The engine is making loud rambling sounds. The exhaust sounds muffled. My car parts are not exact because my Rodeo is built like a demo, seemingly. Power Reduced & check engine light happens randomly usually while on the expressway. It slows the vehicle down in the middle of flowing traffic. I have to try to pull over turn car off then back on to try & reset the vehicle. The car now vibrates but don't know from where or cause. How can I get my car repaired?

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 158,880 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the check engine and the vehicle reduced power warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,880.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · DC

I had issue with my '04 isuzu rodeo for about a year now different issues. First my engine is eating up all the oil. I got an synthetic oil change on feb7 and on mar8 the stick had no oil I took it back and they topped everything but they couldn't find a leak unless the engine was consuming the oil last year I took my car in to suzuki dealer ship because of the oil issue and they couldn't find any problems they just change the starter. 2nd issue one day I was driving on a texas hwy going about 55 because it was a windy day and my truck just jerked like if I slammed on the brakes and all the lights lit up but the check engine, reduce speed, tire pressure and the low gas tank stayed on for a long time. When I schedule it to be look at they couldn't find anything wrong with the truck even though I had videos of the problem hopping while driving on the hwy. 3rd issue im having an issue switching gears. For example my truck is parked for over an hour and when I need to out my truck on park or reverse its stuck. I'm pushing on the brakes and sometimes it won't budge until after 5 mins or so 4th issue I'm not any having of the previous issue mentioned @ time except for when I put the truck in reverse it starts to putting & shake like when you run out of gas or completely turn off

Filed Feb 24, 2013 · Driver assistance · 193,000 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

On approximately 2/8/13 I was on my way to work when the engine light came on, when I went to pull off the highway and onto an exit ( to get off of the highway.) I pressed the brakes,and the brakes and steering locked up , I had no control of my SUV as it hit the jersey barrier. The right front headlight and fender hit 1st then the right rear side and back fender scraped against the barrier. I was seat belted although still received injuries of my left ankle, knee, neck and back. The body shop insurance adjuster said it was a total loss. Since 2006 my engine light has been coming on and when taking to repair shops they said there was nothing wrong with my SUV and made the engine light somehow go off. I have written to the american isuzu co over the past 6 or 7 yrs although have never heard back from them in regards to the engine light coming on from 2006 until 2/8/13.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

Cup of coffee was in cup holder. Was spilled accidentally onto console. Appears all the electrical modules are under the cup holder with no protective cover. Caused transmission controller module to short circuit. Check 4 wd light. 4l kept flashing, ABS light and check engine light all stayed on. Vehicle didn't want to run at first. After he stayed running sounded as if a fire engine siren was behind me winding down. No fire truck.....appears it was the 4wd. Appears that a cup holder should not be placed where there are electrical components, especially if those components have no protection from liquid if spilled in that area.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 83,000 miles · PR

Vehicle turn on light: check engine and power reduced. This bad function in the vehicle make problem when increment speed, showing lost power. This problem is not steady and some time it reset and start function normally, but time after fail come again.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 14,780 miles · HI

(1) events leading up to failure: on three separate occasions, my 2004 isuzu rodeo 2wd vehicle suddenly accelerated forward while my foot was on the brake pedal. (2) failure and its consequences: all incidences occurred while waiting at either a stop light or sign. Had I not had my foot firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle would have lunged forward and either hit the car in front or a pedestrian in a crosswalk. (3) what was done to correct the failure: on june 26, 2006, I took the vehicle in to the only authorized isuzu dealership on the island of oahu to investigate the problem. After checking the car over for two full days, they were not able to resolve the issue. The dealership claims that I would need to recreate the scenario for them to fix the problem. Note: potential related incident: on may 4, 2006, the vehicle was taken in to the same dealership due to the check engine light coming on. The cause: inoperable cruise control which required light general repairs (1900 diagnosis).

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,000 miles · GA

The fuel gauge does not always register the correct level and "check engine" light stays on constantly. The air conditioning fan stops blowing for days.