14 of the
735 complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo are about the
airbag system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
120,000 miles.
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11520944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that after he started the vehicle, the horn started to sound independently. The contact stated that he had to temporarily remove the fuse for the horn from the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11520944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,371 milesLong Beach, CACrash
AIR BAGS
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO, AND STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLAMMED THE BRAKES SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DO THE SAME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE DAMAGE IN THE FRONT. UPON IMPAQCT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS CONCERNING THE AIRBAGS BEFORE AND SUBSEQUENT TO THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE PICTURE IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,371 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10186592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kyle, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
DT: THE CONTACT S OWNS A 1999 ISUZU RODEO. HE RECEIVED A RECALL ON 10-14-05 REGARDING THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE CAR ITO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ONE YEAR AGO. A CHILD RAN O IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, HE SWERVED TO MISS THE CHILD, HIT THE BRAK THEY DID NOT WORK, AND THE VEHICLE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. HE FELT THAT THE ACCIDENT CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE CAR, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. HE NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING ABOUT FIVE MONTHS AGO. HAD TO DO A LOT OF REPAIR WORK TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT FIVE MONTHS AGO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ,AND HE HAS NOT HAD THEM INSTALLED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10140255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesEglin AFB, FL
AIR BAGS
FUEL GAUGE IS INTERMITTENT AFTER FILLING GAS TANK WITH FUEL. FUEL GAUGE IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE AFTER 5-10 MILES OF DRIVING AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK. THIS IS ALSO CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THIS AND IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN IF YOUR WIFE IS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE DAILY WITHOUT KNOWING THE AMOUNT OF GAS SHE HAS. DEALERSHIP HERE WILL NOT SELL THE SENDING UNIT BY ITSELF, ONLY THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP AT A COST OF OVER $300.00. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10088625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saylorsburg, PACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON FEBRUARY 2000 DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 20 MPH AND VEHICLE TOOK LONGER TO RESPOND TO THE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS WET FROM RAINING THAT DAY. AS RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, ON JANUARY 2001, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE GUARD RAIL. ON NOVEMBER 5, 2003, AGAIN, ON WET CONDITION, WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE ONTO MAIN ROAD, THE BRAKES TOOK LONGER TO RESPOND. AS RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE. ON THOSE THREE OCCASIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10046472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesMyrtle Beach, SCCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, HIT A DEER, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WORE THE SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #10044798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tyler, TXCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SLID, AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
NHTSA complaint #10019881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colton, CA
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON THE FRONT END AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10009019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Erlanger, KYCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #895855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Myrtle Beach, SCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA complaint #728915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS GOING AT ABOUT 55 AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT ABOUT 85 MPH . CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IN TURN, HIT A UTILITY VEHICLE, AND WENT INTO A GAURDRAIL. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #862789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTED IN ROLLOVER DUE TO DESIGN OF VEHICLE, NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN FACIAL INJURIES. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #550420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Farmington Hills, MICrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NEW CAR, 7DAYS OLD. DRIVING UP TO A STOP LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SLOWED, BUT WOULD NOT STOP. CRASHED INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT 5 TO 10 MPH. WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN, I HAD TIME TO LOOK DOWN TO SEE IF MY FOOT WAS ON THE PEDAL (WHICH IT WAS), THEN WITH BOTH FEET TRIED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP WITH NO LUCK. CRASH! NEITHER AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED, AND NO ONE WAS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #705773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.