Isuzu Rodeo oil consumption problems

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Engine · 168,600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 isuzu rodeo. While driving approximately 40 MPH the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the camshaft seal end plug needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer because there was a recall for the component under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 94v132000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The manufacturer stated the vehicle had previous recall repairs performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,600 updated 10/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the cam shaft seal plug came out again causing oil to leak on the exhaust, which caused smoke to emit from the vehicle. Updated 11/02/11

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Driver assistance, Engine · 105,000 miles · AL

After only having my rodeo for a few months my ABS went bad but it was replaced by the dealer under warranty. Then shortly after that the warranty ended and gas gauge would read empty but it was full, next I have to add oil to my car every two to three days because it burns oil really bad no leakage or nothing like that. Now I have started adding anti-freeze the same amount of time. There are major tranmission problems with this car and from reading the internet it's not just my car it's isuzu.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Engine · 34,000 miles · IA

03 isuzu rodeo 3.2l burning excessive amount of oil. Takes a quart every 250 miles. Done everything recommended at the recommended intervals, oil changes, egr valve, pcv valve, ect. I am very good about changing recommended parts when needed. This engine should not be taking oil. I do not tow or rev over 5,000 RPM, ever! Other isuzu owners have also expressed concerns about this to me, this seems to be a fairly common problem with the isuzu engine. I now need to replace the engine at a cost of 3,000 plus installation labor charges. This is the third rodeo I have had, good luck with the other two, but not this one. If this cannot be resolved, I will purchase another model in the future.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Engine · 149,000 miles · AL

Our 2000 isuzu rodeo 3.5 l v6 habitually burns oil. Has done so for years have found hundreds of similar posts about the same thing. Engine just blew up due to the engine being low on oil. Modest estimates put repair bills in the $4000-$5000 range (more than the car is worth). Isuzu acknowledges that a design flaw is the root cause of the issue and has released a "service bulletin" and will repair the problem if under warranty but has failed to release a full recall to help those of us who are out of warranty.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Engine · WI

It had been less than 5000 miles since the last oil change. The truck started making a really loud clicking noise, then stalled minutes later. A rod was thrown through the block, and 2 pistons were destroyed. It cost about $6000, which the warranty company only paid half. They replaced it with a used engine, and I am already having problems with oil consumption.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Engine · CA

This complaint concerns the federal safety agency campaign id #94v132000 which is for a recall on 1993 isuzu rodeos. I called an isuzu dealership in my area and told them 1993 isuzu rodeo is having the problems described by the recall. They said my VIN # was not covered. However, I am having the same problem described in the recall summary: constant expansion and contraction of the cylinder head causes the camshaft seal end plug can become dislodged from the cylinder head. This allows oil to leak from the camshaft. Oil is leaking from my car and has been for quite some time. This has caused engine damage to my vehicle. And it is causing oil to leak onto the hot exhaust system, which as stated in the recall can cause an engine fire. I'm not sure why my VIN # is not included in the recall , but I'd like to find out since my car is having the same problem. My VIN # is [xxx]. Please contact me at the phone # or e-mail address listed. Thank you. *ak updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 11, 2006 · Engine · SC

On my 1999 rodeo the oil disappears it will go for little while then no oil register on stick it is not burning oil and can't find any leaks. I know this is problem in many of these . It also seems at times that something is dragging in the engine area like fan or something.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Engine · 92,000 miles · 00

1998 isuzu rodeo used 5 liters of oil in 4000 kms and seized up with out warning on 30 dec 05. The oil light and engine light did not come on isuzu dealers said it won't come on until vehicle is out of oil. So why put sensors on the truck. Only 92000 kms on the rodeo talked to saturn, isuzu in fredricton and gm customer service was told to bad so sad check you oil more but if we do a recall on excessive oil consumption keep your bill and we may refund you. The truck did not smoke or leak oil. The oil was check 14 nov 05. It always used 1 litre every 5000 kms. I was told by dealer it would not get any worse. Guess they were wrong it is going to cost me $3700 to fix. Thanks isuzu and gm.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Engine · OK

Extremely excessive oil consumption on isuzu rodeo 1999 model. Had the same problem with isuzu rodeo 2000 model. Fortunately I dont have to deal with the 2000 model any more as it has been totaled byt my insurance company due to improper repair after a collision in march of 2005. I did not know that the 1999 isuzu rodeo had the same problem until my son who drove the SUV brought it back to me two weeks ago, as he is in the military and is deploying to iraq. It seems that the vehicle spent more time at the dealership getting repaired than being on the road. My son asked me to get rid of it as he is tired dealing with all the problems this car had. Upon his arrival I noticed the car low on oil and I added two quarts. My son informed me that he had just changed oil prior leaving grand forks afb in nd and driving to norman, ok. After driving for 5 days I checked oil level and it was again two quarts low, after only driving 300 miles. I then decided to inquire on the web for similar incidents, and I could not believe the quantity of people with the same problem with their isuzus. In addition, one of my co-workers isuzu trooper engine was damaged due to the same problem in 2004. I found this site trough searching the internet for similar issues. In addition I called the dealership where I purchased my 2000 isuzu and have been informed that isuzu is aware of the issue but no buletin or recall has been issued, and that it is not considered a problem at this time. I keep my cars well maintained, and check my pcv and egr valves on a regular basis. I perform most of my car maintenance myself and use the best porducts on the market. With so many of us affected with the same condition on our isuzu's is isuzu/gm going to be held accountable for a bad product they know they have, or are we as consumers having to pay the bill for their inferior engines installed in these SUV's. Avery dissatisfied and frustrated and never to be again isuzu owner. Jr

Filed May 9, 2005 · Engine · 29,900 miles · TX

I have had to repeatedly put oil in my 2000 isuzu rodeo. There is no engine leaks. Yet, it burns oil. The engine light only comes on when the engine is bone dry. In reading online forums, I was directed to place a complaint with this organization and also found out that I am not the only one with this problem but isuzu is aware of this situation and does nothing to take of care of it or their customers!