Isuzu Rodeo knocking problems

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 234,000 miles · TX

Fuel delivery went out killing vehicle. Frame completely rusted rear links completely gone. Engine randomly loses power. While traveling to work vehicle began to sway, started ticking then engine shut off. Won't start. Battery tests good alternator just replaced a week ago. 2001 3.2l rodeo

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Body, Suspension · ID

The truck is eroding away the under carriage and has stated to come through interior effecting the bolts and the supports holding seat down. Also the engine has been replaced twice. Blown knocking engine

Filed May 2, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 10,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Suspension · 82,983 miles · CT

Two days prior to my traction bar detaching itself from the frame in the driver side rear of my 2001 isuzu rodeo that only has 82,983 miles on it. I was hearing knocking under the car. Never did see anything wrong other than the whole frame is rusted.. Driving on a main road in town with my little girl in the car I lost control luckily I have a 5 speed I was able to down shift to slow down before hitting the breaks I pulled off the road to find the stabilizer bar detached. The amount of rust and rot on the frame, any welder and mechanic that looked at it said it is not worth repairing because of the winters we have it will just fall apart again. This needs to be a recall there are so many people out there with the same problem as me and many of us carry our children in the vehicle.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Engine · TN

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.

Filed Oct 30, 2004 · Engine · 66,000 miles · IL

Coming back from ohio, the oil light briefly went on. There was no indication whatsoever aside from the oil light coming on for a few seconds that a big problem coming up. A few minutes later the engine was making a knocking sound. We try to drive it to a nearest gas station to get it check out. Unfortunately it was sunday and no mechanic was available. We oil change our vehicle every 3-4k miles so we have no reason to believe that it would be an oil problem. We tried to drive it but the engine just died on us. The car only have 66k miles on it and now the car is worthless.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Engine · 17,742 miles · VI

While driving at any speed a knocking noise was produced from the engine.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Engine · 73,000 miles · MA

While driving 50 MPH engine was producing a loud knocking noise. Dealer stated that the bearing rod failed which caused excessive oil burning, and the engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Suspension · CA

While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer pulled over. But the noise was not duplicated while the vehicle was parked and running. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the driver and passenger upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 64,000 miles · CA

In december 2003, we purchased our 2000 isuzu rodeo ls with 55,987 miles. We followed the recommended guidelines for purchasing a used automobile. Taking every measure to insure that we were purchasing a vehicle that would perform well for us. We had a diagnostic test, also known as a used vehicle inspection, performed at our local isuzu dealer. The vehicle passed. We then ran a car fax history report, everything checked out there as well. The vehicle then passed a smog check with flying colors. Four thousand miles went by and we performed a routine oil change. In another four thousand miles we had complete engine failure!there was no indication of service needed, no oil leaks, no red lights on the dash board, nothing! Just a slight ticking noise and twenty miles later extreme engine failure, diagnosed as a "major oil leak, a blown engine" due to a "definite internal problem". So, I have a properly maintained and documented isuzu, that I only drove for 9,000 miles, just outside of the second owner warranty of 60,000 miles. This vehicle is sitting in my front yard with the defective engine still in it. I'm demanding isuzu assist in a "gesture of goodwill" by replacing this defective engine in my isuzu with a new factory engine. If isuzu does not take advantage of my request I will demand my rights under the california lemon law that they buy this unsafe lemon back from me. I have done extensive research (this research also explained the occasional stalling we experienced) on isuzus and have confirmed a history of countless defects with these cars. This information can be verified on the federal safety agency and the cas web sites. I urge anyone else encountering problems with their isuzus to document and follow through with your concerns through the appropriate channels .... The federal safety agency and cas. Take advantage of the lemon law and demand your rights!!!