Isuzu Rodeo adaptive cruise problems

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 Oct 10, 2008 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving various speeds over a bump, the contact noticed that the transmission and cruise control indicators would illuminate on the instrument panel. On occasion, the vehicle will suddenly shut off when driving over a bump. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact was involved in a high impact vehicle crash. The median on the highway sustained property damage. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer has not been notified. The contact sustained moderate injuries to his neck and shoulders. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. The consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. Updated 09/06/07

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 Apr 24, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 107,000 miles · VA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle suddenly lunged forward and struck the vehicle in front. Prior to the accident the cruise control was being used, but was disengaged by taping the brake. The vehicle stopped only after the gear shift was placed in neutral. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and there were no injuries. The police took a report at the scene. The manufacturer has been alerted, but the vehicle has not been inspected.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Acceleration, Lights · 18,230 miles · NH

1999 rodeo shifts hard into all gears and fuses keep blowing that controls the directionals, reverse lights, A/C and cruise control. 5 attemps have been made to repair problem and no success. The car is not safe to drive. Isuzu has not responded to 2 letters I have mailed, 1 letter was mailed containing all documentation of failures and that letter was returned to me, also many phone messages have not been returned. I want isuzu to take responsibility for this problem and repurchase my car.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Acceleration · KS

While driving the vehicle at any speed the the cruise control will come on/off by itself. The dealer has been notified and the problem still occurs. The consumer is requesting a new vehicle if the cruise control cannot be fixed.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

Engine dies, cruise control, engine & check light/transmission lights come on and backfires. Random and frequent times.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · OK

Odometer and cruise control do not operate also engine complete stall.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · VA

Engine dies, cruise control & check transmission light comes on. Random and frequent times