Isuzu Rodeo stalling problems

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · AR · fire

The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that as she was coasting to the right to stop on the shoulder, she observed that there was smoke in the cabin. The contact stated that after she stopped, she opened the driver's side passenger door and saw that smoke was emitting from under the passenger seat, which had been folded over in "cargo mode." The contact lifted the seat and saw that the seat back was melted, with a black spot in the center. The contact stated that she had a cooler in the back that was full of water, and she poured all of it behind and under the seat. The contact saw that the water evaporated. The contact then checked out outside of the vehicle to see if there was any heat source. The contact observed that flames had formed under the rear driver's side wheel well. The contact stated that a person who lived in the house near where she had stopped had observed what was happening and came out with a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. The fire department was not called. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V466000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) due to the location of the fuel tank, which was located on the driver's side rear, by the rear wheel well. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 158,880 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the check engine and the vehicle reduced power warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,880.

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 Jul 10, 2014 · Electrical, Suspension · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the key failed to turn in the ignition sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the starter was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that the suspension was causing the vehicle to sway intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v436000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Pam

Filed Sep 8, 2013 · Electrical · 131,640 miles · HI

So many electrical issues to start with. The first issue was with the windows. The driver side window would not go up, so we got the switch tested, switch tested ok so we purchased a new motor. Install the new motor and window will not go up. Then the passenger window started to act up intermittently. Then the aux plugin blew a fuse, change the fuse and it blew again. Noticed there was corrosion all the time at battery cables, so I changed the battery. Then the starter was no good. Changed the starter and now the battery is not good. Checked to see if there is a ground at the starter;none found. Take battery out and exchange. In the meantime the car stalls out intermittently. I can be going 50mph or 25mph, it won't matter, the car just stalls out.I am unable to control the wheel when this happens. Radio goes off and on sometimes but my main concern is the car stalling out.I can also smell sometimes wires melting. I open the hood to check and I find nothing. I service the car every 4 months. My mechanic advised for me to take it to someone who can check the electrical. There are too many electrical issues going on with this vehicle. This cannot be normal or ok. I still have not been able to use the front windows. And the fuse still blows for the aux plugin. Will be checking on alternator next but the dash does not indicate any issue with the battery not charging.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

Vehicle stalls in slow turns, reduced power light comes on once every three weeks in the middle of the interstate.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Body · 88,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu rodeo. The stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning, causing the contact to crash into a guard rail. There were no injuries. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the frame rail was rotten and caused the axle to detach from the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

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 Apr 24, 2012 · Body · MA

Hello, I bought my isuzu rodeo SUV in feb. Of 2000. I paid $27,000 with a trade in. I noticed the first year the car started to shake going on 50-55 miles an hour, so took it back to the where I bought it, they fixed it but it was still happening. So, years went by a few other problems occurred spent money on the car to have it fixed but one thing I noticed that the bottom and body of the car started to rot, not happy about this. Having problems with starting the car, it stalls, while I am driving on the highway it decides to stall, my daughter in the back seat. We could of gotten killed because of this car, so unsafe. The car only has 75,000 miles on it only 12 yrs old, I have maintained the car in good condition, just don't understand, it looks horrible. So, driving a few weeks ago, I heard this loud snap and also to mention my 17 month old daughter was sitting in her car seat in the back. I couldn't understand what it was, so than I noticed that the car was not driving the way it was, my husband looked down and he said that right sway bar is broken. So, took it to a mechanic and he said you will need to spend money on repairing it and other parts that are rotting. So, this really makes you think how safe my daughter is in the car. I have not driven this car at all ever since, I am so scared. So, financial I don't have the money to repair all of the parts on this car,I have to go out and find a car that is dependable and the safety of my family especially my child. Seriously people that are inventing these car's should think a little bit more wiser on how to make a car. Thank you!!

Filed Oct 16, 2011 · Engine · GA

2000 isuzu rodeo hard to start and will stall at red lights or going down the road, no one can find out why.