31 of the
354 complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Rodeo are about the
fuel system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
55,000 miles.
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.
NHTSA complaint #10383130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Hampton, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR UNRELATED FAILURES WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNDER FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST FOR A CORRODED INTAKE SYSTEM AND FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. DUE TO THE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK THE CONTACT WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE WITHOUT GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
NHTSA complaint #10369895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesEomhurst, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU RODEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER REAR SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO STATED THAT THE CONTROL SOCKET ON THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL BACK OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.
NHTSA complaint #10366608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 500 milesTwin Peaks, CACrash2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
I TOOK THE DEALER ISUZU TO LEMON LAW AND I WAS TOLD IT WORKS AS DESIGNED. THE JURY WAS SO STUPID IT WAS UN BELIEVABLE, THEY ALL CAME UP TO MY WIFE AND I AND SAID MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERS TO GET IT FIXED. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH ISN'T THAT WHY I AM HERE IN COURT? GOOD LUCK PEOPLE ARE STUPID AND WE ARE STUCK DRIVING AN UNSAFE CARE BECAUSE CONSUMER REPORTS WILL NOT GET INVOLVED. LEMON CARS FOR SALE ANY ISUZU CHEAP (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2000, MAKE=ISUZU, MODEL=RODEO).
NHTSA complaint #10217902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I TOOK THE DEALER ISUZU TO LEMON LAW AND I WAS TOLD IT WORKS AS DESIGNED. THE JURY WAS SO STUPID IT WAS UN BELIEVABLE, THEY ALL CAME UP TO MY WIFE AND I AND SAID MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERS TO GET IT FIXED. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH ISN'T THAT WHY I AM HERE IN COURT? GOOD LUCK PEOPLE ARE STUPID AND WE ARE STUCK DRIVING AN UNSAFE CARE BECAUSE CONSUMER REPORTS WILL NOT GET INVOLVED. LEMON CARS FOR SALE ANY ISUZU CHEAP (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2000, MAKE=ISUZU, MODEL=RODEO).
NHTSA complaint #10217902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,123 milesEL Paso, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
I PURCHASED AN ISUZU RODEO, 2000 LS 3.2L V6. THE GAS GAUGE HAS BEEN SHOWING EMPTY SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. I WENT THROUGH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ISUZU SHOULD PAY FOR IT!
NHTSA complaint #10173801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesDowningtown, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE GAS GAUGE IS FAULTY. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY COMPLAINTS AND THAT WHEN THERE ARE HARD SHIFTS (TURNS) OR PRESS HARDER ON THE ACCELERATION CAUSES THE GAS GAUGE TO WORK INCORRECTLY AND THE GAS LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR CURRENTLY. FURTHERMORE, AFTER THE LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #10169291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY. FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX EVEN THOUGH AS I UNDERSTAND IT, ISUZU COVERS THE REPLACEMENT UNDER DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY. CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN COMPLAINT MADE TO DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10138470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olathe, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
GAS LIGHT COMES ON DURING TURNS AND AT OTHER RANDOM TIMES AND GAS GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL.
NHTSA complaint #10121600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesFrankfort, KY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING FUEL DOES NOT REGISTER. THE GAUGE STAYS ON EMPTY. ALSO, OIL DOES NOT FLOW THROUGH TO THE ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE ENGINE COMPLETELY BLEW UP. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #10119111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesArlington, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
(1) NORMAL FUELING AND DRIVING (2) FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FAILS TO REPORT ACCURATELY, FUEL LAMP FAILS AND LIGHTS PREMATURELY; CHECK ENGINE LAMP FAILS AND ALSO LIGHTS AND SEEMS TO BE TRIGGERED BY THE INACCURATE LOW FUEL LEVEL EVENTS; OWNER IS ANNOYED AT PREMATURELY FILLING GAS TANK AND WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER/DEALER TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. PROBLEM PERSISTS DESPITE FOLLOWING DEALER RECOMMENDATIONS (3) DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT 'CHECK ENGINE' LAMP ACTUALLY REFERS TO THE GAS CAP, DEALER RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING GAS CAP TO RESOLVE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ISSUE. REFILLING GAS TANK AND DRIVING A FEW MILES RESOLVED PREMATURE FUEL LAMP ISSUE, BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY. THESE ISSUES REOCCUR WITHIN DRIVING 50 MILES OF A FULL TANK. CHECK ENGINE LAMP ISSUE PERSISTS. PREMATURE LOW FUEL LAMP ISSUE PERSISTS. UNDERESTIMATED FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR ISSUE PERSISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10116259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Orange, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING. I KNOW 2 OTHER PEOPLE WITH A RODEO AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM,AND I SEE ON THIS WEBSITE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE GAS TANK IS 3/4 FULL SOMETIMES. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. MECHANC SAYS THE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND I FEEL ISUZU SHOULD FIX THIS. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL MATIENANCE ISSUE. IT IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10107616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesSeymour, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES. DEALERSHIP STATED THIS WAS A COMMOM PROBLEM FOR 1998 TO 2000 ISUZU'S. GAS TANKL MUST BE REMOVED AND SENSOR REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10104156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesIrvine, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2000 ISUZU RODEO LSE - FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT IS FAULTY. IT BLINKS WHEN THE TANK WAS RECENTLY FILLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IF THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT DOES NOT GET RECALLED, A CLASS LAWSUIT MAY BE FILED. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. FOR MORE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER: HTTP://WWW.AUTOMOTIVEFORUMS.COM/T193601.HTML.
NHTSA complaint #10095807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesDuncanville, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE - LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME - CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND CANT GET VEHICLE INSPECTED.WAS QUOTED $280 TO FIX BY DEALERSHIP. LOCAL FOREIGN AUTO PARTS STORE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT HE SELLS THESE FUEL SENSORS AS QUICKLY AS THEY COME IN - DOESNT KNOW WHY ISUZU DOESNT ISSUE A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10093496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesElliston, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GAS GAUGE READS ALL OVER THE PLACE, EMPTY WHEN FULL, ETC.
NHTSA complaint #10082839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesFront Royal, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT AND "FUEL" LIGHT BLINKS ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY AS A RESULT OF INCORRECT INFORMATION BEING SENT BY THE FUEL SENSOR/SENDING UNIT. THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS FULL! ALSO, WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON AN ENGINE WARRANTED TO 125,000, I AM BURNING OIL AT THE RATE OF 1 QUART EVERY 2,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO A DEALER SINCE THE REPORTS I HAVE READ SAY THAT THE DELAERSHIPS SIMPLY SAY "THAT IS NORMAL." I HAVE OWNED CARS AS LONG AS 150,000 MILES, AND I CERTAINLY DON'T THINK THIS OIL CONSUMPTION IS "NORMAL"!!
NHTSA complaint #10082742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWest Melbourne, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 50128 MILES IN APRIL 3, 2004. ON, JULY 12, 2004 AROUND 55000 MILES. I STOPPED AND LET THE CAR RUNNING FOR 3 MINS. I CAME BACK AND THE FUEL SENSOR LOW LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE CAR SAID I WAS EMPTY, BUT I KNEW I WASN'T BECAUSE I JUST FILLED THE TANK UP THAT DAY. I STARTED GOING AND THE FUEL SENSOR SAID I HAD ALL MY GAS BACK. AFTER THAT, EVERYDAY, THE SENSOR WILL SAY LOW FUEL AFTER THE SENSOR HAS PASSED 3/4 OF A TANK. ON, JULY 15, WHEN THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON FOR SOMETIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL I FILL THE GAS TANK UP AND DRIVE FOR SEVERAL MILES. I AM GOING TO TAKE IT TO MY MECHANIC AND MAYBE THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10082386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesOklahoma City, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE ELECTRONIC SENDING UNIT IS CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO REMAIN ON. THE GAS GAUGE HAS NEVER BEEN ACCURATE BUT NOW IT SHOWS THAT IT IS EMPTY WHEN THERE ARE OVER 10 GALLONS IN THE TANK. I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO WATCH THE MILEAGE AND ALWAYS FILL UP.
NHTSA complaint #10072619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BAD FUEL SENDING UNIT! HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNITS ON THEIR 1998-2000 ISUZU RODEOS! THE COMPANY SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX THIS FREE WITH A RECALL! I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY $250 TO FIX A PROBLEM ON MY 2000 RODEO THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT FOR 2 YEARS BEFORE MY CAR WAS BUILT. THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS 1/4 TANK, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #10072528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,700 milesVestavia Hills, AL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE SPORADICLY STALLS WHEN SLOWING TO STOP OR WHEN ALREADY STOPPED. THE VEHICLE "BUCKS" WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPPED POSITION. ALL DASH LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF REST, VEHICLE WILL START AND DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF. NOTHING WILL REGISTER IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN CLEANED, FUEL FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED. MECHANIC CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ALL SIGNS POINT TO BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET BUT MECHANIC REFUSES TO REPLACE EVEN AT OWNERS REQUEST. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE 3 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED IT.
NHTSA complaint #10063674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesFlower Mound, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND RESULTS IN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINING ON. IT IS DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK (MUST TRACK MILES). BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT MAY BE MASKING A REAL PROBLEM THAT I AM NOT AWARE OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10063620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,102 milesWoodbridge, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS REGISTER THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. IT SELDOMS REGISTERS A FULL TANK AFTER FILLING. THE QUAGE WILL DROP TO THE 1/4 TANK OR BELOW LEVEL, THE LOW FUEL AND SERVICE ENGINE LITES WILL COME ON. THIS MAY PERSIST FOR SEVERAL DAYS OR RESET SEVERAL TIMES A DAY.
NHTSA complaint #10050866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,500 milesSaint Peters, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
2000 ISUZU RODEO GAS GAUGE CONSTANTLY STAYS ON EMPTY EVEN AFTER FILLING UP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALSO ON CONSTANTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10047125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oark, AR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START PROPERLY AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO CRANK THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BEFORE STARTING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE FUEL LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND STAY ON MOMENTARY BEFORE IT WENT OUT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10025137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesNEW Market, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT FUNCTION, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10023119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesNEW London, IACrashFire1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 45 MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT. VEHICLE IGNITED INSTANTLY. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, CLOSEST TO THE WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. WAS PROMPTED BY A RELATIVE TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE BURNED AND SHOULD HAVE HAD A CUT-OFF FOR FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY CONSUMED AND EXPLODED WITHIN WHAT SEEMED LIKE 5-15 MIN. (WASN'T REALLY LOOKING AT MY WATCH, TO BUSY RUNNING AWAY FROM CAR!) HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH CAR UP UNTIL THEN OTHER THAN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON PERIODICALLY, WHICH DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR. *TRP *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10016889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Burnie, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THE GAS LIGHT INDICATED THE TANK WAS EMPTY AFTER FUELING. VEHICLE FAILED MD. INSPECTION TO DUE THE FAILED UNIT. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE DEFECTIVE COMPONET WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10017242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,540 milesFrederick, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT WORK. *JB THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE TANK OR IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10015721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Market, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
THE GAS GAUGE READ INCORRECTLY. *JB....
NHTSA complaint #10015578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.