Isuzu Rodeo wipers problems

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 Sep 10, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MD

1999 izusu rodeo with multiple problems: ie: ABS brake light won't go out. Have had vehicle serviced however when coming to a stop, vehicle slides. Gas gauge light won't go out...tank is full...repair price-crazy. High idle-foot on brake and vehicle lunges forward. While driving, vehicle picks up speed quickly. Windshield wipers erratic-sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they just stop right in the middle of the window. All of these are safety issues. I'm finding that some owners fell under a recall to fix these items but I don't. I don't understand that. Do I have to kill or be killed first especially with the breaking issues? *jb updated 10/23/07

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Body, Brakes · VA

Fuel sending unit/gas gauge light flashing empty when car is full of gas. Abs light never goes out ...had recall repaired dash lights..car is in park but light on dash is in (n)..light on gear shift is dead rear winshield wiper just stopped working rubber seal around rear hatchback window dry rotted causing window to shatter and break while car was sitting in driveway. This is dangerous. Car sliding through stop light when applying brakes to stop or when sitting still car will idle and cause car to move while foot is on brakes. Humming/rattling sound coming from undercarriage of these complaints are posted on several complaint websites and they all pertain to my 1999 rodeo as well as thousands of others. My rodeo was purchased in 2003 and I was not aware of any recalls except for the ABS one and I learned about that from a relative who has the same vehicle. If something breaks down or stops working on hers I can expect it to occur with mine or visa versa. Something needs to be done..I will never recommend anyone to purchase an isizu rodeo if my life depended on it. Everytime I take it to a mechanic there is a rodeo in the garage waiting to be worked on. The mechanic shakes his head..

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Visibility · 38,602 miles · FL

Windshield wipers quit working when engaged. This reduced the driver's visibility. Consumer has to turn the switch on and off to restart the windshield wipers. *ak

Filed May 1, 2004 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NC

Fuel gauge failure, locked cd changer, rear wiper defect, passenger seat belt defect.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · FL

The gas gauge does not work any more and the rear wiper also stopped working. Both seem to be common problems with the 1999 isuzu rodeo ls.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Fuel system, Visibility · 67,850 miles · FL

While driving fuel gauge didn't work properly, fuel gauge indicated that fuel tank was full. Two minutes later, fuel gauge showed the tank was empty. Also, rear windshield wipers failed. Dealer refused to repair vehicle due to expired warranty.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Visibility · TX

My complaint is similar to odi id #10020690. The front wipers will neither park nor operate in the intermittant mode. The parts counter employee at mcinzey bond isuzu in houston stated that they replace and sell a bunch of the combination alarm/wiper control modules for this reason. This wiper defect is evidently historic and recuring in a large number of isuzu rodeos. These modules are $212 each plus labor. The manufacturer needs to be held responsible.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Electrical · CA

2000 isuzu rodeo (purchsed as new) -breaks needed to be replaced within first 2 years. -oil needs to be added every month. Dealer could not find problem, said it was normal for isuzus. Does not burn or leak. -stereo/6 cd changer needed to be replaced, broke. Dealer said it was faulty. -windsheild wipers broke - electrical switch faulty -car stalled 2 x without any warning. One while driving 40mph and the other at a stop light. Dealer said it was due to a bad egr valve ($450) -car pings constantly. Dealer first recommended to use high grade gas- then about a year later said to use low grade gas b/c the high grade gas might have caused the egr valve problem! -transmission mode control switch broke. Put in drive and dashboard said it was still in park, caused car to grind and buck forward. ($460) dealer said this is a common problem in izusu rodeo's.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · IL

I have a 99 rodeo ls w/63k on it. Fuel gauge goes wacky when I fill it up and sometimes when ever it feels like it. I have to use the trip meter to gauge how much fuel I have left. The gauge usually starts to work again when I have 3/4 tank left.starting may take several times. I turn the key and hear a click then nothing. I usually have to press on the brakes or shift into drive and then back into park and it may start. Wiper blades stop in mid windshield when using the intermittent setting. *ak I have printed the other complaints and found them useful. I will bring them to my dealer and complain to get them fixed.