Isuzu Rodeo fuel gauge 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 May 21, 2014 · Airbags, Fuel system · 180,025 miles · CO

We purchased the vehicle on march 12, 2014. After purchase , saturday march 15 we drove tbe isuzu at highway speed. The vehicle began to shake loudly and vibrate. We pulled over. Returned to home at 65 to 45 MPH without shaking. Monday I reported this frightening event to the dealership. I requested repair or replacement. The salesman promised repairs. A pre-purchase disclosure was that the fuel gauge did not work. Sales staff assured me this had been, or would be fixed by the dealership. Prior to the first scheduled repair visit, I reported that the horn does not work and that the air bag was uncovered. The dealership covered the air bag but told me afterwards they had no way to verify if the air bag is functional. There is no air bag icon on the dash. I repeatedly reported these safety issues to sales staff and general manager [xxx]. The manager told me "while it is on the lot it is my problem. Once you drive it off it is yours." after three repair visits, and two months of generic "we will take care of you"-- none of the primary safety problems have been fixed. My vehicle, which I am making payments on, is unsafe to drive on the highway. Without a horn, possibly unsafe to drive in town. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NJ

Was trying to get car through inspection but couldn't get the check engine light and fuel light off. I explained to my mechanic and he said you need a new fuel pump. I made an appointment and when he put the car on the lift he said the frame is totally rusted out and the car should not be on the road. I then called isuzu and they told me there was a recall on it. They gave me the name of a dealer near me they said the car can not be fixed. They said if the car is hit from behind it would just fold or the suspension will just give out and you will not be able to control the car. Its been two weeks and I'm getting the run around from the dealer and isuzu. I am now out of a car. If the gas gauge didn't break I would not have even known about this and could have killed someone on the road. Isuzu should be standing behind these cars!!!!

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Body, Suspension · MA

Live in massachusetts - have brackets from previous recall attached. Underneath vehicle is rapidly rotting - noticed rot beneath mounting brackets, and along frame behind tires around wheel wells. Rust everywhere and fear that the car is not safe to operate, vehicle is only 13 years old and rapid frame rust should not be occurring. Other problems - gas gauge not operating causing check engine light to come on whenever a turn is made. Cannot remove gas tank to fix issue as rust is too extensive.

Filed Dec 3, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 167,000 miles · FL

I have a 1999 isuzu rodeo 2.2l 4 cylinder model truck, and the fuel sending unit, 02 sensors and coolant temperature sensor have all gone bad. I have had to replace other sensors as well. Spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix this truck. Please let isuzu know that they need to be responsible for their actions, and fix these lemon vehicles. I am a college student and need this vehicle to get from school and back, and I'm not sure how many more fixes I will be able to afford. There are plenty more consumers on forums across the internet complaining of these vehicles, and are generally the same exact problems. Why hasn't anything been done?

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 101,200 miles · VA

2001 isuzu rodeo 4x4 3.2 v6 fuel gauge reading inaccurate. Constant problem with fuel gauge reading inaccurate - has lead to two breakdowns in the last month.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · GA

I decided to file this claim once I read it was not an isolated incident. The fuel gauge falls to empty which triggers the gas light to come on. The truck has between 1/4 and 1/2 tank when this happens. The fuel gauge/sensor is faulty and should be recalled by isuzu.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 168,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. The contact noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle and while driving the fumes entered the vehicle. The fuel gauge was inoperable and she was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a hole in the top of the fuel tank and the fuel gauge was faulty. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 168,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 4, 2011 · Body · 88,000 miles · NY

Re: 2001 isuzu rodeo ls rusted frame to trail arm bracket can cause frame to snap at rear of vehicle causing possible loss of control if traveling highway speeds at 55-65 MPH. This SUV is worthless on the market. Isuzu should be held full accountability. Also the SUV has had defective fuel gauge due to defective descending unit in gas tank which no recall was never made. Yet 1 out of every 7-8 isuzu have this problem.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Body, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · NY

Tl-the driver owns a 1998 isuzu rodeo. While having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic he was informed the fuel tank and undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. He also stated the fuel gauge stopped functioning. He repaired that failure himself. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sm.