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1998 Isuzu Rodeo (Page 4 of 9)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
51 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,611 miles

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1998 Isuzu Rodeo brakes problems

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1998 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments (Page 4 of 9)

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problem #101

Aug 262002

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Wheels locked, causing loss of steering, and allowing vehicle to slide off roadway into shallow ditch.

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #100

Jul 242002

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
The brakes seem to go out when applied over bumpy roadways. The problem seems to happen at many different speeds and this has happened numerous times. This has occurred with my wife driving as well as when I am driving. We have had the car checked at two separate brake "specialist" shops, and at a Honda dealer when we had the 100,000 mile tune-up and they said the brakes were fine. We have not had an accident yet, but the fact that so many other people have the same problem worries me and makes me think my wife should not be driving this vehicle.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #99

Jul 102002

Rodeo

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Rockledge, FL, USA

problem #98

Jun 012002

Rodeo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS system is engaging after vehicle has stopped which causes vehicle to lurch forward. Over $1500 total brake repair so far on this vehicle and it still won't stop properly.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #97

Aug 012001

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sway bar broke off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states vehicle is jerking backwards while driving. Dealer could not find anything, however problem persist. ABS light comes on intermittently. Dealer could not find a problem.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #96

Dec 112001

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
2 days out of warranty a second ABS sensor failed on my car. I had just had a rear one replaced the week before. The dealership said oh well it is out of warranty now but we can look at it for you but that I would have to pay. I noticed that there have been several complaints for this. I am trying to contact the manufacturer to see if they will take care of this.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #95

Feb 012002

Rodeo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When stopping at a light brake pedal would give out and hit the floor. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced ABS module. Currently, brakes get hard at a stop. Took vehicle back to dealer, and they replaced master cylinder.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #94

May 051999

Rodeo

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #93

Jan 082002

Rodeo

  • miles
The anti-lock brake system does not operate properly. This was first looked into at the 7500 mile service with no problem found. The car now has 67000 miles with the problem still occuring. There has been one accident caused by problem with many close calls. The vehicle is very unsafe to drive. Without warning the brake pedal will kick back at the driver and the car will lose all braking power. The dealership says this is normal operation for the ABS. I've driven many cars with ABS, and they all stop when the ABS is engaged. This Rodeo loses all pressure and just glides forward. So far they have replaced a speed sensor and the wiring harness that goes to the rear of the car. Isuzu says they have made a new harness because the old one was too short and would break easily. But, there is no recall on it. The sensor and harness were replaced two weeks ago, but the problem still persists. Please help us with getting our vehicle fixed properly before there is a major accident caused by it.

- North Wales, PA, USA

problem #92

Dec 162001

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 5 mph and upon applying brake pedal brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, who determined that wire harness connected to ABS brakes shorted out the speed sensor. Dealer has replaced the wire harness at 20000 miles.

- North Wales, PA, USA

problem #91

Dec 142001

Rodeo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving about 20mph and applying brakes vehicle did not stop. Felt like brakes did not engage. Consumer lost control of vehicle. When hitting a bump or pothole brakes went to floor. This happened intermittently. Please add VIN.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #90

Oct 082001

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
I had all preventive maintenance and a lot of work done on brakes in the past few weeks at the dealership. Suddenly, a week and a half after the last repair, this problem comes from nowhere. Of course, it's an additional repair with additional costs. Something is not right. This care has been maintained and very well taken care of for the past 3 years.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #89

Aug 032001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop properly. Had taken vehicle to dealership and was informed that no problem existed with brakes in 1999. After moving to another state experienced the same problem. Took to another dealership, and informed consumer brakes were not grabbing like they should. Mechanic replaced pads and rotors in the rear of vehicle. Problem of non stopping still exists.

- Orrville, OH, USA

problem #88

Jul 102001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
Rear brakes have been serviced 7 times, replacement of shoes each time. ABS light will not go out, brakes have failed twice at very low speed during stopping.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #87

Jun 282001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively, front and rear rotors have rusted prematurely. Also, states when brakes are applied it is extremely difficult to stop, driver has to downshift to stop the vehicle.

- Odenton, MD, USA

problem #86

Jun 012001

Rodeo

  • miles
When attepmting to stop and upon applying brakes ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a rearend collision, impact speed 15 mph. Consumer has contacted dealer. Isuzu has denied the problem, consumer states every time vehicle hits a bump, she temporarily loses brake control.

- Dakoma, WA, USA

problem #85

Feb 142001

Rodeo

  • miles
ABS brakes skipped, brakes never really engaged...vehicle never slowed down.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #84

Apr 032001

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
I applied my brakes to stop and ABS kicked in and prevented the vehicle from stopping and I don't believe even slowed the vehicle much. The conditions were dry and sunny, if ABS did not activiate, and I feel it should not have, an accident would have been avoided.

- Forest Hills, NY, USA

problem #83

Mar 302001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
EA99008; when driving over bump or pot hole brakes will fail. After going over bump and reapplying brakes vehicle will eventually stop. Consumer states there have almost been numerous accidents because of this problem, especially when going down a driveway or a hill, consumer has contacted manufacturer and was told, that is how the anti-lock system works on this vehicle.

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #82

Feb 262001

(reported on)

Rodeo 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling over any bump or sticky surfaces and depressing the brake pedal, vehicle goes into exceeding speed while brakes are being applied and it takes longer than expected to come to a complete stop. The vehicle surge when brakes are applied. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, but the consumer is concerned about safety of driving this vehicle.

- St Louis, MO, USA

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