Isuzu Rodeo overheating problems

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · IA · fire

2001 isuzu rodeo ls 4dr 4wd SUV, climate control fan switch stopped operating. The unit was removed from the dash and an investigation concluded the switch was overheated and caused it to fail. The entire climate control unit was replaced and worked fine thereafter. A year later in may of 2010, the unit stopped operating once again and a small amount of smoke poured through the dash where the unit is located. It was removed once again and the wire connection to the fan switch melted to the unit this time. I can not find anyone who is willing to repair it this time and have found several other forums online where other owners of this particular vehicle are having similar problems.

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 Oct 6, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

2002 isuzu rodeo I have numerous problems with this isuzu. I purchased it new and I am the only driver. Vehicle wastes oil, motor heads been replaced, brakes changed several times. Transmission changed or repaired. Ignition replaced no warning lights about overheating or anything, egr changed. There are so many things I can't remember them all. Now the vehicle is making a loud popping noise sounds like from the rear door and the driver side window does not go all the way up. I think I received a lemon!

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Engine · 180,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds in the city, the vehicle overheated. It was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Engine · AL

Jan 2004, I started my vehicle and drove about 500 ft when the vehicle started to operate rough. I turned around to go back the parking lot and white smoke (steam I believe) was coming from the exhaust pipe. The isuzu dealer ship told the warranty company that I had been operating the vehicle overheated and that the only thing to do was to replace the entire engine. The temp gauge has never read above median range. I had the head gasket and thermostat replaced by my local mechanic and he said there was no reason to replace the engine just the gaskets. Now, I was setting in traffic 11/2005 and the same thing started happening. What is the issue with the head gasket? Are they defective?

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

Car loses coolant and overheats. Engine has been pressure-checked and dye-checked. There appear to be no leaks. After further repairs to no avail, it is concluded that coolant is escaping via the exhaust, and the heads need to be replaced. Vehicle has only 88,000 miles, which I am told is very low to have such a major problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2003 · Engine, Wheels · 53,000 miles · CA

The engine overheated with only 53,000 miles of very easy driving and regular maintenance. Needs major repairs and have replaced lug nuts every time tires are rotated etc.

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Engine · NV

Engine continues to overheat while driving since 4,700 miles to the present. Vehicle been to the dealer on five occasions, and the problem is still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

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 May 9, 2002 · Brakes · GA

The ABS module came on for no reason upon starting the vehicle and stayed on, even after the vehicle was turned off and the key removed. Unplugging the power to the ABS module was required to prevent it running until overheating and melting or something else bad.