NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

1999 Isuzu Rodeo (Page 7 of 8)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
43 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,974 miles

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1999 Isuzu Rodeo brakes problems

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1999 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments (Page 7 of 8)

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problem #39

Feb 202001

Rodeo

  • miles

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

While trying to brake at high speeds, 70-80mph, brakes failed.

- Charlotte Ct House, VA, USA

problem #38

Jan 262001

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal is normal. However, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Dealer has not been able to duplicate problem.

- Santa Anna, CA, USA

problem #37

May 012000

Rodeo

  • miles
Braking system seems to be noisy, and pedal seems to travel to floor which may cause extended stopping distance, and may result in a crash. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times, and dealer was not willing to assist consumer.

- San Juan Capistramo, CA, USA

problem #36

Nov 262000

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles

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

Brakes don't work engine rev's vehicle lurches forward can't stop no matter how hard you press on brake pedal.

- Estherville, IA, USA

problem #35

May 182000

Rodeo

  • miles
When brakes were applied there were some cases where truck had a delayed stop and has caused several collisions that caused minor damage.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #34

May 182000

Rodeo

  • miles
On nine separate occasions my brakes have failed causing five collisions and sliding thru a cross walk at a school intersection. The brakes will pump & a slow gratuated stop. It has been in the shop 10 times..but no help.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #33

May 182000

Rodeo

  • miles

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

When putting on brakes consumer can feel ABS kicking in. Then will hear a popping noise, and brake pedal goes to floor, but vehicle won't stop. Consumer has to use emergency brake to stop.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #32

Apr 011999

Rodeo

  • miles
Braking distance is too long. When applying brake ABS will start, but it takes too long to slow down. Dealer said as long as ABS light does not come on, system is working. Consumer test drove a 2000 model, braking distance was much shorter.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

problem #31

Oct 122000

Rodeo

  • miles
There was a large accident on beltway, I turned the truck off, it would not start til the 4 try. This is not the 1st or 2nd time this has happen. At the dealership on the machine, it said truck was fine. I was told wait til it gets worst.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #30

Sep 272000

Rodeo

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #29

Sep 242000

Rodeo

  • miles

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

I experienced loss of vehicle control resulting in front end collision and neck/back injuries due to failure of the ABS.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 202000

Rodeo

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #27

Jul 262000

Rodeo

  • miles
On 4 separate occasions I tried to stop rapidly and the ABS engaged and would not let the vehicle stop. It just made a loud crunching noise and the pedal went to the floor. I ran into a ditch once, and 3 times I barely avoided hitting another vehicle from behind.

- Whitehouse, TX, USA

problem #26

Jul 072000

(reported on)

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
Brakes failed to engage, causing automobile to go when stop was intended. This scares the hell out of the automobile occupants.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #25

Dec 171999

Rodeo

  • miles
When brakes are applied in hard stop my vehicle experiences extended stopping distance which result in crash on two occasions.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #24

Jan 011999

Rodeo 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes while going over a bump or manhole cover, truck seemed to skid. The problem became worse when pavement was wet. This has also caused a couple of crashes. Problem was reported to the dealership. But, problem has not been corrected.

- Saugus, MS, USA

problem #23

May 042000

Rodeo

  • miles
The vehicle vibrates at 70 mph almost out of control, the tires have been balanced and rotated. The rear brakes make squealing noise when braking the dealer has tried to correct the problem twice before.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #22

Jun 122000

Rodeo

  • miles
When vehicle goes over a bump in the road anti-lock brake system makes a noise, and the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Brakes are not operable.

- Owingsmills, MD, USA

problem #21

May 192000

Rodeo

  • miles
The car either surges slightly or the brakes do not initially engage when stepped on in an emergency situation causing the stopping distance to increase unexpectedly. It is an intermittent problem. Dealer cannot duplicate.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #20

May 132000

Rodeo

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision and minor injuries. Air bag did not deploy. No warning before brake failure.

- Miami, FL, USA

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