Isuzu Rodeo fuel leak problems

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Body · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. When the vehicle was fueled, the fuel leaked from under the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame on the driver side was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Body, Suspension · MA

I originally brought my vehicle into the dealership during the recall for inspection and recommendation of repair as I live in one of the states that was mentioned in the recall. At the time, my drivers rear bracket had detached and the recall was a flurry of angry vehicle owners. To be candid, although I suffer many problems of various sorts with the vehicle, it has always been a dependable one, especially being 4 wheel drive. I did get a remedy for the vehicle - they mounted these hulking brackets on both sides of the vehicle and applied some "special" coating - I was thankful that I didn't have to have my vehicle taken from me like so many others. I did have to bring it back to the dealership afterwards as they didn't install the gas filler neck the correct way and gas was leaking out everywhere each time I filled. I swear they caused a lot of other problems during the fixing of the vehicle - but cannot prove as such. I don't care for the fact that because they removed my exhaust my warranty for my exhaust system was voided - an extra cost I am still saving for repairing. But the real reason I write to complain is that the frame is rusting rapidly right underneath those new hulking brackets they installed - not sure where the "special" coating was done - but a flaking, hole ridden frame is now apparent and I'm not sure what remedy, if any can be taken. I certainly fall outside the terms set forth in the recall notice, yet, did in good faith bring it in for a repair that was performed - but, yet the frame continues to rust and quickly - should that be my responsibility? Doesn't the consumer have a certain degree of trust by the manufacturer that the vehicle they bought "could" in fact last many many years if taken care of properly. I have done that - isuzu has not met the ordinary expectations that a vehicle owner has. I want a solution to my problem.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Fuel system, Suspension · 144,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign id number:10v436000, suspension rear was performed on the vehicle, but the repair did not correct the failure. While driving 55 MPH the fuel tank separated from the vehicle; yet, there was no fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the fuel tank bracket was corroded. The manufacturer filed report 10277020. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current miles were 144,000.

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 Apr 26, 2010 · Body · 130,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that she was driving 37 MPH when the stabilizer bar on the drivers side broke from the frame because the frame had rusted. The vehicle fishtailed when the bar broke but no accident occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the filler tubes had also rusted out, the vehicle was leaking fuel and the undercarriage had completely rusted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,489 miles · TX

We purchased a 2004 rodeo from honda at their used car service. The sticker had on it as is warranty. Upon returning home we noticed the paperwork we signed did not have a signature on it. They were notifed and that the price was wrong also, they did nothing. A few days later I noticed that the car seemed like it had a flat tire. When we checked it, it was o.k. But it felt different when driven. The next day I noticed that the car was leaning slightly to the left. I went and spoke with the manager and explained it to him and he informed me to bring it in the next day and they would put it up and look at it. The next day I was ill and called and went the following week. Another manager did not do that, but rather drove it and said it felt fine. I insisted that there was something different. He stated he could hear nothing.a week later it is raining heavily and this car is very unstable feeling. I call the salesman and tell him that the steering feels loose and and something is wrong. The salesman was short with me and said "you are just used to driving your bmw". I told him that he was wrong and there was something wrong with it. He told me "take it to isuzu". This was well within the 30 days. Later on driving over 60 the car steering would shake and it felt terrible and unsafe. I go to honda and insist something is wrong, but no one will put it up and look at it!!. We get the papers out and discover where caliper pins were done, and back brakes and pads done. Then we find out about the recall in 2005 for the fuel leak and possible fires? They never disclosed this to us. We just put back brakes on and they said they were disengrated? The shocks gone, strut re-assembly adjustment? 1400 miles later, they said they did that already? Honda said we drove with the emergency brake on? For 1400 miles? They told us the brakes were bad! That they had nearly holes in them. No wonder! Do I have any re-course against them. Does this fall under consumer fraud?

Filed Jul 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 111,983 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed fuel leaking and fumes escaping from the vehicle. She believed it was a safety hazard because she was inhaling the escaped fumes. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from recall # 00v298000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current mileage is 112,121 and failure mileage was 111,983.

Filed Sep 22, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Failure of ABS brake system, even though dealer fixed the problem via recall; fuel leak at hose and fuel pump connection; failure of fuel sending unit and fuel gauge.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 87,500 miles · MD

My 1996 isuzu rodeo ls suffered approximately 30 drips per minute leak on top of my v6 engine, posing a potential explosion hazard. The leak was not found for over two months because the odor was only present while the truck was running. Fuel was burning off the engine and possibly ignited twice when my wife noticed smoke and a strong unidentifyable odor. It was not until may 2 that I started the truck on my driveway, then popped the hood then I saw the fuel leaking onto the engine. The truck had been placed in the shop to repair oil leaks just the previous week, so the repair was thought to be complete. The fuel leak was attributed to a failed fuel pressure regulator whose housing ruptured causing the fuel leak. The part is available. Rosenthal isuzu ordered a new fuel pressure regulator and replaced the defective one.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Fuel leaked while vehicle was running under the engine compartment. The dealership determined that the fuel return hose failed. A cause could not be determined at the time of repair. It was subsequently repaired. Dt