Isuzu Rodeo headlights 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 8, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

The instrument panel lights go off, corrosion in 6 months time in odd places and under car, key gets stuck in ignition, key has to to be juggled to start car, emission issues, smell of insecticides, computer issues, if you lay a towel on the dash, or park in front of a mirrored window, or leave the headlights on for less then a minute when the car is off, the car won't start (kills battery). Something appears to be draining the power. Sometimes the car will start back up on it's own, but mostly needs a jump. The battery has tested fine. Fuel gage quit working, check engine light used to go off when you fill the gas tank up, but now it just stays on. The car runs rich when it's down to half a tank. Rear view mirror light would not turn off, had to yank the wire out of it. Help!

Filed Feb 24, 2013 · Driver assistance · 193,000 miles · RI · crash · 1 injury

On approximately 2/8/13 I was on my way to work when the engine light came on, when I went to pull off the highway and onto an exit ( to get off of the highway.) I pressed the brakes,and the brakes and steering locked up , I had no control of my SUV as it hit the jersey barrier. The right front headlight and fender hit 1st then the right rear side and back fender scraped against the barrier. I was seat belted although still received injuries of my left ankle, knee, neck and back. The body shop insurance adjuster said it was a total loss. Since 2006 my engine light has been coming on and when taking to repair shops they said there was nothing wrong with my SUV and made the engine light somehow go off. I have written to the american isuzu co over the past 6 or 7 yrs although have never heard back from them in regards to the engine light coming on from 2006 until 2/8/13.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Lights · 76,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Headlight switch on 2000 isuzu rodeo has a tab on the light stalk that goes toward the front to turn on headlights. When dimming the lights pulling back on the lever can often shut off headlights. Happened three times in the last year. Accident caused by lights going off. Vehicle totaled on a tree and injuries to occupants as a result.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

During a 40 MPH crash into a concrete center divider on a interstate in which the vehicle made contact with the front and driver front area, causing extensive damages. Including pushing bumper,grille,headlights and hood up into the engine compartment. To my shock the airbags did not deploy. What is up with this? Do they just tell you they are there and they don't work when you need them??? I will not purchase another isuzu product and am seeking a claim against isuzu to find out what the problem might be. Thank you for your time!!

Filed Dec 28, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

To start with, I have had continous problems with the brakes, which squeal loudly when coming to a stop, they moan & creek on the inside then forcefully pushes my foot off the pedal-- the headlights have been a real problem. I've had to replace these headlights 4 times now, 2 of which were done myself. I cannot go the speed limit on the freeways, barely even up to it, as the vehicle shakes & vibrates so violently, it feels like its being pulled apart in every direction, taking me with it. I can only get to about 46 MPH before the shaking & vibrations start in. The steering wheel I have to grip tightly with both hands just to stay on the road, it shakes so much. The vehicle pulls to the right if I have to take my hands off the wheel even for a second. The driver side window & door panel rattles when the window is rolled down at any length, I can physically move the window. There is a continued buzzing on the driver's side speaker when the radio is on, even turning off the bass doesn't help. It's not on the passenger side. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle. The dealer charged me $1300 for an extended 'warranty' at a $100 deductible, but has refused to service the vehicle. I have never received the smog certificate, but was charged for the smog. The dealer who sold this piece of junk to me has completely wiped his hands of it as soon as it was dropped off on his lot. Said he wasn't 'responsible' for anything this vehicle needed. I'm out several hundred dollars on this vehicle. I wasn't looking to get a vehicle that needed so much work done to it right from the start. It has been & continues to be a living nightmare! I have contacted several agencies, only to have them shut there door in my face, because this is a used vehicle. My hands are literally up in the air, I don't know what to do anymore-- what is my legal recourse??

Filed Jul 5, 2003 · Lights · 140,000 miles · CA

Headlight switch melted and fused itself internally becoming mechanically and electrically inoperative. Use of the headlights was no longer possible and 10 amp fuse (fuse 1) did not blow. It must have happened while the vehicle was not in operation or the last time the lights were turned off since we did not know about the problem until first trying to activate the lights that night. We did hear or smell the failure when it took place. Seems like a potential fire hazard.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · NV

Had brakes completely replaced 3 times. Makes weird train-like sound over 25 MPH; overheats when stopped at a traffic light-no one can find out what is wrong; at no particular time, if you shut the vehicle off after driving for about 20 minutes, it won't start back up, turn over, or make a sound except for all the dash lights and noises (beep beep beep); had the transmission repaired-stuck in overdrive; strong rotten-egg odor since purchase; shut off while driving; had alternator replaced-when you step on the accelerator, the ammeter goes down-now it is doing that again; dash ligths come and go-get dimmer and brighter for no apparent reason. The AC never worked right. Headlights get dim when you step on the gas.

Filed Sep 29, 2001 · Lights · CA

No defect, but could not find any other form to use to contact the federal safety agency. I wish to complain about eyestrain arising from headlight glare. In my car, SUV headlights are level with my rearview mirror. Freeway driving at night is very strainful and tiring.

Filed Feb 3, 1999 · Brakes · FL

My brakes have failed on two occasions. I took the vehicle to the dealer, where I purchased it. Before inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic assigned to the vehicle suggested it was operating as expected or designed and attributed the incidents to "wheel hop." work on the vehicle was not completed on the 2nd, and the vehicle has not been returned to me at this time. The first incident occurred shortly after I purchased the vehicle. I was at stop sign in a mall parking lot, at the top of a short, steep incline. After I pulled away from the stop sign, I pushed in the clutch, applied light braking pressure as the vehicle begin rolling down the incline, preparing to make a sharp right hand turn at the bottom of the hill. As the vehicle approached the crest of the incline, the right front tire hit a pothole at slow speed. The brake pedal dropped significantly, the brakes felt like they released without vibration or pulsing, and the vehicle rolled approximately one and one-half car lengths before stopping at the bottom of the incline. The second incident happened several weeks ago, after I had been in stop and go traffic for approximately forty minutes, with the headlights, air-conditioning and stereo on. I was creeping along in first or second gear, down an incline overpass, I pushed in the clutch, applied light braking pressure. As the cars stacked up to get off the ramp. My rodeo rolled over an expansion joint, at slow speed, the brake pedal dropped significantly, the brakes felt like they released without vibration or pulsing and the vehicle rolled freely about 3 to 5 ft before coming to a stop.