Isuzu Rodeo sudden acceleration problems

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Acceleration · 50,430 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle but could not diagnose the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 50,430.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 14,780 miles · HI

(1) events leading up to failure: on three separate occasions, my 2004 isuzu rodeo 2wd vehicle suddenly accelerated forward while my foot was on the brake pedal. (2) failure and its consequences: all incidences occurred while waiting at either a stop light or sign. Had I not had my foot firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle would have lunged forward and either hit the car in front or a pedestrian in a crosswalk. (3) what was done to correct the failure: on june 26, 2006, I took the vehicle in to the only authorized isuzu dealership on the island of oahu to investigate the problem. After checking the car over for two full days, they were not able to resolve the issue. The dealership claims that I would need to recreate the scenario for them to fix the problem. Note: potential related incident: on may 4, 2006, the vehicle was taken in to the same dealership due to the check engine light coming on. The cause: inoperable cruise control which required light general repairs (1900 diagnosis).

Filed Apr 24, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 107,000 miles · VA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle suddenly lunged forward and struck the vehicle in front. Prior to the accident the cruise control was being used, but was disengaged by taping the brake. The vehicle stopped only after the gear shift was placed in neutral. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and there were no injuries. The police took a report at the scene. The manufacturer has been alerted, but the vehicle has not been inspected.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Acceleration · 52,000 miles · IL · crash

The vehicle's rpms revved to 5000 and accelerated forward while at a complete stop. The consumer's vehicle rear ended another motorist due to sudden acceleration. Please provide more information. *jb after the third incident, vehicle was taken to the mechanic. They couldn't find anything wrong. Consumer was then informed something was wrong with his brakes. Upon entering the repair shop, the failure occurred again almost hitting the wall.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Acceleration · 21,000 miles · CA · crash

While driving or coming to a complete stop consumer's vehicle suddenly surged forward and rear ended another vehicle.

Filed Oct 19, 2003 · Brakes · 76,783 miles · CA

We had a serious safety event with a 1999 isuzu rodeo. I was trying to drive the vehicle up service ramps to change the oil. To go up the ramp, I pressed the brake with my left foot while giving a little gas with the right. This is the same technique I have been using, on the same ramps for at least 15 years, with several other vehicles. (two other vehicles I routinely service also have ABS braking systems). On this occasion, the vehicle shot forward. As best as I can determine, the front brakes locked up while the back wheels did not. I got the ABS effect on the pedal, while the vehicle shot forward, collapsing the ramps and sliding on them 20 feet before I could get the vehicle to stop. The actions I performed are exactly the same as I would use trying to position the vehicle while going up a steep hill. I am a at a loss to understand exactly what happened except that pressing the brake harder did not work. I was not able to stop the vehicle until I took the transmission out of gear. Apparently, once the front wheels stopped turning, while the rear were rolling, the ABS system prevented the brakes from stopping the rear wheels. (when the transmission shifted to neutral, the forward drive stopped, but the engine did not race indicating that I was not pressing the accelerator). Fortunately, there was no car coming down the street, and I was able to get it to stop before we hit the car across the street.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA · crash

My son was driving my 1999 isuzu rodeo home from school. He was at a red light, stopped to take a right turn and car accelerated on its own went out of control. He tried to get it under control but it wouldn't stop; it just kept going, he went onto the other lane and collided with another driver head on. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. This is the 3rd time the car has revved up and went on its own. The first time it happened to me I thought it was because it wasn't warmed up but it has happened 3 times. I called isuzu and they said they never heard of any complaint like this although I have spoken with other people who have these cars and they said the same think happened to them. I have reported it to the insurance company. I also called another isuzu dealer and he said he has heard of this happening, I think this really needs to be addressed.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Brakes: when coming to a stop light, stop sign or going over a bump at a relatively slow speed, there is a delay and brakes do not work. Brake is pushed down to the floor. The truck barely stops in time. Almost hit pedestrians twice due to brake failure! I'm afraid to drive my truck. Dealer tells me there is nothing wrong. Transmission: car accelerates on its own sometimes. It revs high and has occasionally lunged forward while braking almost causing an accident. At this point, I don't want this truck anymore. There have been problems since I got it and two recalls already. The main reason is because I don't want to kill myself or someone else when brakes fail again!!!!

Filed Aug 13, 2000 · Acceleration · OH

After first couple of incidents, car was taken to dealership - problem could not be duplicated. Car was returned to dealership again less than a week later after another incident occurred. In this incident, the car surged forward and engine revved to 3000 rpms, nearly causing me to rearend the car stopped in front of me. This was the most extreme incident I have experienced with this problem. All other engine surges revved the engine up to about 1000 RPM. Dealership has been working on car for nearly two weeks. Problem was duplicated by dealership and isuzu techs have been trying to help solve the problem with no avail. Please note that the dealership doing the repairs is not the dealership from which the car was purchased. The address of the dealership doing repairs is #1 cochran, 5200 campbells run rd. Pittsburgh, pa 15205 (412)-788-4444.

Filed Jul 3, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

While applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Vehicle lunged forward suddenly & hit another vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that ABS system was the cause, and dealer could not repair the problem.*ak the consumer claims defective ABS was the cause of the accident that occured.