Isuzu Rodeo jerking problems

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving 25 MPH, the contact became distracted and crossed the yellow lane lines. In an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle, the contact jerked the vehicle to the side and caused the vehicle to rollover. The vehicle crashed into three trees and rolled off a cliff. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract and caused the contact to be thrown around inside the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured sternum, a concussion, and injuries to the right knee that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Body · 142,169 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had severely rusted and caused the rear of the frame to separate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,169.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · DC

I had issue with my '04 isuzu rodeo for about a year now different issues. First my engine is eating up all the oil. I got an synthetic oil change on feb7 and on mar8 the stick had no oil I took it back and they topped everything but they couldn't find a leak unless the engine was consuming the oil last year I took my car in to suzuki dealer ship because of the oil issue and they couldn't find any problems they just change the starter. 2nd issue one day I was driving on a texas hwy going about 55 because it was a windy day and my truck just jerked like if I slammed on the brakes and all the lights lit up but the check engine, reduce speed, tire pressure and the low gas tank stayed on for a long time. When I schedule it to be look at they couldn't find anything wrong with the truck even though I had videos of the problem hopping while driving on the hwy. 3rd issue im having an issue switching gears. For example my truck is parked for over an hour and when I need to out my truck on park or reverse its stuck. I'm pushing on the brakes and sometimes it won't budge until after 5 mins or so 4th issue I'm not any having of the previous issue mentioned @ time except for when I put the truck in reverse it starts to putting & shake like when you run out of gas or completely turn off

Filed May 3, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 143,000 miles · OK

I purchased my 2001 isuzu rodeo used in april 2012, about a week after I had the vehicle it started stalling out while I was driving, loosing complete power for a few moments then would jerk and continue going. I also noticed when I would hit a small bump and try to apply the brakes I heard a grinding noise and it would not stop for a few feet, even with the brake all the way to the floor. Also when I stop I hear a popping noise in the rear, everytime I stop. Now the vehicle is completely dying at random times. It will die when I am on the interstate going a steady speed, or accelerating. Also when I come close to a complete stop to turn the vehicle will die. I put it in neutral and it starts right back up and jerks while speeding up. I have almost t-boned someone due to the car dying and the loss of power steering. Also I have almost been rear ended numerous times because of the car stalling out and also dying. Also after having the car a couple weeks the speedometer and odometer quit working and the light for the speedometer will not work either.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,367 miles · IN

At times when coming to a stop with foot on brake vehicle motor revs and lurches hard to keep stopped and you at times wind up in the middle of an intersection. I purchased the car from my sister because she was to scared to drive it. Vehicle was taken to isuzu dealer twice but still has the problem.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Body · 104,449 miles · NH

Friday morning the 3rd of september I was driving to work when my isuzu rodeo started to pull to the left and the right. I noticed the steering wheel alignment was way off. When the pulling left and right stopped the steering wheel was back in alignment. I had plans to pick up a u-haul trailer and help my daughter to move into her apartment over the weekend for college. I left work and went to the bank for some money to help with travel costs. During the ride to the bank I kept questioning myself and the safety of the vehicle for the long journey to boston. As I was leaving the bank parking lot and turning onto rt16 white mountain highway I heard what sounded like a grinding, tearing sound. I immediately pulled over and inspected the car but didn't see any thing out of ordinary. I got back in the car and headed down white mountain highway. I was going about 35-40 MPH when all of a sudden the car started jerking violently all over the road. I was on a two lane highway and barely avoided a head on collision. I had little to no control of the vehicle other then the brakes and was at the mercy of the vehicle until it slowed down and then I was able to steer the vehicle. After the car came to a rest I managed to slowly pull the vehicle into a parking lot. I got out of the car and again inspected the car for damage and noticed the rear stabilizer arm had rusted off the vehicle. I thank god that 1. I didn't get into an accident and 2. That it happened when it did and not driving down the road to boston at 60 - 65 MPH. If this would have happened while pulling a trailer at those speeds I believe the three of us traveling in the vehicle would have been killed or seriously injured and any one else in close proximity would have been killed or seriously injured. If this is not acted on and taken care of soon someone or someone's somewhere will be seriously injured or killed.

Filed Aug 29, 2010 · Body · 138,000 miles · MI

My daughter drove the vehicle 5 miles to work. On the way, the car "lurched" to the right and scared her. She made it safely but was afraid. When I arrived to inspect the car, the sway bar attaching the rear passenger's side axle to the frame was broken off due to rust on the frame. Significant rust has eaten the frame from about the driver's seat to the rear of the vehicle. The problem does not look repairable. Frustrating because I have take excellent care of the vehicle. Car is undrivable and a serious accident could have happened if the breakage had happened at higher speed.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Transmission · 92,300 miles · FL

I own a 2002 isuzu rodeo. I am the only owner. Last year 2009, it suddenly started having a jerking movement whenever I stop and then accelerate. It got so bad that I took it to the dealer and they charged me $695.00 to fix what they said was a transmission seal leak. It ran ok for a while and then I stated noticing that I would be driving down the highway and then all of a sudden the gear would shift and on the dash indicator it would be showing that the gear is in park, reverse, neutral or something else other than drive. I would have to pull off the to the side of the road, switch the engine off and on a couple of times before the fault would correct itself. Today june 30, 2010, I was driving when dash indicator flipped to neutral and then the vehicle started slowing down. By the time I got to pull off the road the vehicle went completely dead and I had to get a tow truck to move it off the road. I am noticing that there have been a lot of complaints on this exact problem, but there has not been a recall. The tow truck driver says my transmission seems to be completely shot. I think it is time for the odi to issue a recall on these vehicles for this problem, so owners do not have to foot the bill for repairs on these vehicles. I will be contacting isuzu head quarters with a complaint, but I am sure that they will not accept responsibility as they have neglected to inform consumers of this problem so they can get vehicles checked before serious problems occur. Now I will be stuck with paying for repairs to replace the transmission when isuzu is clearly aware of the problem but has neglected to fix it.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and jerked when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the front brakes were overheated and cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four separate occasions for identical failures. Recently, the mechanic stated that the failures were related to a defect with the antilock brake system unit and electrical issues. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,313.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Transmission · 31,626 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu rodeo. The gear indicator light on the instrument panel malfunctioned. While driving 15 MPH and greater, the transmission jerked everytime the gears were shifted. The failure occurred during both acceleration and deceleration. The transmission change switch had a failed seal. The dealer replaced the transmission change switch. The failure mileage was 31,626 and current mileage was 32,126. Updated 3/4/08 *cn updated 03/04/08