The engine blew up. I had the oil changed after thanksgiving 07. Started college in jan. 08, second week in traviling down along hill the engine blew up. It had only been 7 weeks since last oil change.
Isuzu Rodeo engine failure problems
28 of the 2,474 owner complaints about the Isuzu Rodeo describe engine failure, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 28
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $7,500
- typical mileage
- 66,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Knocking 6Oil consumption 4Check engine light 3Stalling 2Won't start 1Overheating 1Loss of power 1Fuel gauge 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while trying to decelerate, the rear brakes seized and the vehicle skidded. The contact also stated that the brake warning light constantly illuminated. The contact believed that the failure may have been due to an ABS failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the ABS module but the failure recurred. While the vehicle was being inspected, the technician also noticed that the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number id 10v436000 (suspension) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.
My 1998 isuzu rodeo, 94,000 mi, has a large (6") hole in the frame behind the right rear wheel. This hole was discovered yesterday when I took my car to liberty mazda in wakefield, ma for a routine oil change. This frame damage was not present on december 20, 2010 when I had work done for safety recall no. 10v‑436 at cornerstone mitsubishi in wilmington, ma. The hole in the frame shows extensive rust and a large chunk simply fell out while I was driving. The car needs a new frame or is undrivable as an extreme safety hazard. I was told that it would cost approximately $8000 to repair this vehicle which has an estimated value of less than half that amount. Other than the frame, the car runs great and I have spent thousands of dollars in the past few years (at least 8000) to replace the engine in may, 2008 (cracks in cylinder), replace the radiator (twice; 2007 and 2010), brake work, among other expensive repairs. Now the car is a safety hazard and I am without transportation unless the frame is replaced.
2006 I purchased 1997 isuzu rodeo. Not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. We had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. They had to replace engine 2. First one they installed was also blown. Engine still ticks. There is also problems with the SUV wanting to accelerate while at a stop. Sometimes not even holding the break firm stops it from rolling. The heater core started leaking antifreeze into the vehicle. The replacement fee just for the part is 400.00. I have read many reports of airbags not deploying.
03 isuzu rodeo 3.2l burning excessive amount of oil. Takes a quart every 250 miles. Done everything recommended at the recommended intervals, oil changes, egr valve, pcv valve, ect. I am very good about changing recommended parts when needed. This engine should not be taking oil. I do not tow or rev over 5,000 RPM, ever! Other isuzu owners have also expressed concerns about this to me, this seems to be a fairly common problem with the isuzu engine. I now need to replace the engine at a cost of 3,000 plus installation labor charges. This is the third rodeo I have had, good luck with the other two, but not this one. If this cannot be resolved, I will purchase another model in the future.
Tl* - the contact stated that she owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. She purchased thevehicle in april 2005. The vehicle had an odometer reading of approximately 16000 miles at the time of purchase, and it currently has 66,000 miles. The contact stated that it is 6000 miles past the warranty. The motor seized on december 15, 2005 while driving at 65 MPH, in cear weather and the road conditions were fine. The contact stated that there were no warning lights or anything that might have suggested that the engine was about to fail. The contact stated that neither isuzu nor hoffman ford will pay for the repair work. There have been numerous reports from isuzu owners with the same failure.
1998 isuzu rodeo used 5 liters of oil in 4000 kms and seized up with out warning on 30 dec 05. The oil light and engine light did not come on isuzu dealers said it won't come on until vehicle is out of oil. So why put sensors on the truck. Only 92000 kms on the rodeo talked to saturn, isuzu in fredricton and gm customer service was told to bad so sad check you oil more but if we do a recall on excessive oil consumption keep your bill and we may refund you. The truck did not smoke or leak oil. The oil was check 14 nov 05. It always used 1 litre every 5000 kms. I was told by dealer it would not get any worse. Guess they were wrong it is going to cost me $3700 to fix. Thanks isuzu and gm.
Jan 2004, I started my vehicle and drove about 500 ft when the vehicle started to operate rough. I turned around to go back the parking lot and white smoke (steam I believe) was coming from the exhaust pipe. The isuzu dealer ship told the warranty company that I had been operating the vehicle overheated and that the only thing to do was to replace the entire engine. The temp gauge has never read above median range. I had the head gasket and thermostat replaced by my local mechanic and he said there was no reason to replace the engine just the gaskets. Now, I was setting in traffic 11/2005 and the same thing started happening. What is the issue with the head gasket? Are they defective?
While traveling 70 MPH on the interstate I began hearing a knocking sound but did not loose power. I pulled over at next exit and as I pulled over the oil light came on. I checked the oil and it had none I recently had the oil changed. I have heard of multiple complaints of this and I will probably have to buy a new engine. I've also had transmission problems, the check engine light comes on, and I recently had the fuel gauge fixed, in all, I'd say the isuzu rodeo has given me many problems. Thank you isuzu manufacturers for the constant problems I have to face with this rodeo.
Bought used 2000 isuzu rodeo 2 years ago only having 30,000 miles on it, since I bought it I have put oil in it about every 2 weeks, no leaks, just always seeming to be low. A week ago it just stopped, towing it to a garage only to find out it lost oil pressure which caused it to stop. The end result is it needs a new engine and it only has 50,000 miles on it. I do not have 7000 dollars to fix this problem and am at a loss as to what to do, on top of a car payment on top of it. Is there any recall or help I can get from the manufacturer?
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft.
- Risk
- This can cause engine damage and possible engine fire from oil leaking onto the hot exhaust system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install camshaft end seal plug retainer plates.
Recall number 94V132000 · Recall details
Questions about the Isuzu Rodeo engine failure
Which Isuzu Rodeo years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (8 complaints), 1998 (7 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine failure on the Isuzu Rodeo?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $7,500 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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