Isuzu Rodeo won't start problems

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 234,000 miles · TX

Fuel delivery went out killing vehicle. Frame completely rusted rear links completely gone. Engine randomly loses power. While traveling to work vehicle began to sway, started ticking then engine shut off. Won't start. Battery tests good alternator just replaced a week ago. 2001 3.2l rodeo

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

The instrument panel lights go off, corrosion in 6 months time in odd places and under car, key gets stuck in ignition, key has to to be juggled to start car, emission issues, smell of insecticides, computer issues, if you lay a towel on the dash, or park in front of a mirrored window, or leave the headlights on for less then a minute when the car is off, the car won't start (kills battery). Something appears to be draining the power. Sometimes the car will start back up on it's own, but mostly needs a jump. The battery has tested fine. Fuel gage quit working, check engine light used to go off when you fill the gas tank up, but now it just stays on. The car runs rich when it's down to half a tank. Rear view mirror light would not turn off, had to yank the wire out of it. Help!

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · HI

While driving down the road at a rate of 55mph the car died out and we were having a hard time controlling it to get to the shoulder. We pulled over and tried to start the car and it would not start. We turned the key off and the lights on the dash would light up. I had to disconnect the battery. I connected the battery and the car started. Also I can be pulling out of my driveway and I hit my brakes and my car dies out. I go to start it and it will not start. I have to wait a bit and then the car starts. My car dies out randomly, it does not matter what speed I am going and the car dies out when I push my brakes. This is a safety issue. I almost caused an accident because my car dies out and the cars behind me don't know what is going on.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · TN

My 2001 isuzu rodeo that I have had for 9 years has never really given me any problems until this year. This exact incident has occurred on three different occasions now. I will be driving, the speed does not matter, sometimes it is 30, 50, or 80 MPH, and the car will just start losing power. First the dash and all my gauges will go out, then the motor will start to sound funny and start losing power. Then as I make it to the side (thankfully every time) it just stops running and everything shuts off. I try to re-crank it and it won't turn over. I will turn my flashers on and even then they run at an extremely reduced rate and sometimes not at all. I have replaced my battery, the wiring to my alternator, my alternator, and my egr valve. I don't know what else to fix and I need the problem diagnosed so I'm not spending money fixing things I don't need and spend money on the actual issue getting fixed.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that in 2008 while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic replaced the fuel pump but the failure continued. The engine would not start so the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump and subframe had holes due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer who advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · Engine · 77,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 isuzu rodeo. The contact smelled the radiator burning. A mechanic stated that the thermostat failed. Isuzu stated that the thermostat, water pump, and oil seals needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,090. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle shut down and would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed. Currently, the vehicle will not start and the diagnosis was that the trolley failed and caused the timing chain to come off the engine. The failure caused the engine to expand. The contact was informed that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01i002000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 77,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TN

The bolt attaching one of the timing belt rollers broke and the engine quit and wouldn't start.

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Electrical · 63,400 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle would not start the battery was replaced. The battery looked swollen. While driving 45 MPH, the check engine light and the ABS warning light illuminated and the digital displays began flashing on the instrument panel, and the engine power slowed to 30 MPH and below. After reaching the driveway, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. After towing the vehicle to the service dealer, an inspection identified the equipment failure to be the alternator and the wiring harness. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed May 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 116,450 miles · OR

First, the gas gauge started going back and forth between full & empty and the light flashes. Now, I am having trouble with the fuel pump? It starts and then it dies. Cant park up hill, wont start. Have to park down hill to keep gas flowing to injectors.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Engine · SC

While driving vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart, and fifteen minutes later vehicle restarted. The next day, vehicle would not start at all. Driver contacted the dealer for an appointment.