The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. While entering the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. He then noticed that the wiring for the ABS underneath the hood of the vehicle caught fire. He poured water on the wires to extinguish the flames. A certified mechanic stated that a grounded hot wire inside the ABS pump caused the fire. The vehicle is currently at the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The dealer stated that they were not responsible for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 138,420.

- Carbondale, IL, USA

1999 izusu Rodeo with multiple problems: Ie: ABS brake light won't go out. Have had vehicle serviced however when coming to a stop, vehicle slides. Gas gauge light won't go out...tank is full...repair price-crazy. High idle-foot on brake and vehicle lunges forward. While driving, vehicle picks up speed quickly. Windshield wipers erratic-sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they just stop right in the middle of the window. All of these are safety issues. I'm finding that some owners fell under a recall to fix these items but I don't. I don't understand that. Do I have to kill or be killed first especially with the breaking issues? updated 10/23/07

- District Heights, MD, USA

The antilock brake system indication light illuminated and anti-lock brakes do not function. Check the message boards on the internet and you will see alot of these problems with the same make and model vehicle. Also the egr valve problem where the vehicle clogs with carbon build up causing the check engine light to illuminate intermittenly and the vehicle stalls out. The problems happen to enough of the same make and model vehicles that there should be a recall.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

1) ABS indicator light illuminated 2) non-working ABS system 3) taken to dealer where sw upgrade performed. Dealer indicated that service was fully performed based on sw upgrade. Dealer stated there was an additional failure due to cable chafing and that cable assembly would need to be replaced to restore ABS operation.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

ABS instrument warning light is lit and the ABS system is not working. No pulsing during braking action and I believe that the vehicle is not stopping as quickly or with the same ability to control the vehicle that I had when the ABS system was working. Soft pedal has been encountered twice but not at any other time. There was a dot recall that I had the Isuzu dealer correct on 5-5-2003. They corrected the problem under the ABS recall, campaign number 021002000 dated 2002-Jun-03 with 47228 miles on the odometer. The problem seems to have returned, but braking is sporadic and intermittent. The warning light will occasionally go out but comes back on while driving. I have had the brakes inspected, all four brakes replaced, and new brake fluid installed all within the last two weeks. Nothing has changed with the vehicles braking behavior or the warning light being lit. I have contacted american Isuzu motors Inc. By phone on 6-27-06 and was told that they do not have any responsibility for the ABS problem since they did address and correct the problem on this vehicle on 5-5-2003. I think that the ABS problem is still an Isuzu ongoing problem especially after reading about this problem from other owners in various internet chat rooms as well as my own experience while driving the vehicle.

- Dunkirk, MD, USA

On dry sandy road, or slightly sloped road vehicle's ABS system turns on executing rapid pulses fast enough to not be effective causing extremely bad stopping distance. Car slows down very slowly. To correct the failure operator eliminated the ABS fuse to disable ABS. Brakes work fine now.

- New York, NY, USA

: the contact stated while stopped at a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle suddenly lunged forward and struck the vehicle in front. Prior to the accident the cruise control was being used, but was disengaged by taping the brake. The vehicle stopped only after the gear shift was placed in neutral. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and there were no injuries. The police took a report at the scene. The manufacturer has been alerted, but the vehicle has not been inspected.

- Newport News, VA, USA

: the contact stated a recall letter was received November 2005. The dealership was alerted and explained the parts were not available. The contact attempted multiple times to set up an appointment with the dealership without success. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealership before the recall letter was received and the oxygen sensor was replaced however this did not correct the problem with the ABS intermittently engaging. On March 23, 2006 an accident occurred as a result of the antilock brakes. While driving around a curve on slick road conditions the ABS engaged causing the vehicle to hydroplane and hit a guardrail. No injuries were sustained as a result of the accident. The police were notified. The vehicle was driven away from the accident. The manufacturer was alerted however, refused to communicate with the contact and explained the insurance company needed to call them back.

- Savannah, GA, USA

: the contact stated the brake indicator light illuminated. There is a NHTSA campaign # 02I002000 regarding the ABS. After having the vehicle repaired under recall the ABS light illuminated. The dealership refused to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the illumination unless a fee was paid. No repairs have been made. Updated 04/06/06.

- Belleville, IL, USA

: the contact stated there is a NHTSA recall, #02I002000 on the vehicle regarding the antilock brakes. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

The contact stated while driving on bumpy roads at various speeds the brakes did not hold. There was NHTSA recall, campaign 02I002000 regarding antilock. Brakes. The parts needed to repair the vehicle was not available at th local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.

- Placentia, CA, USA

The contact stated there was a problem with the ABS. While driving at 25 mph on slippery roads ABS failed, causing extended stopping distance. NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000 regarding the ABS was issued. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not inspected. Updated 02/07/06.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. I try to stop, put brake pedal to floor and truck keeps accelerating and doesn't stop. I almost got in two accidents today.

- Nashua, NH, USA

The contact received a recall NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000 concerning the anti-lock brakes in June 2004. She contacted the dealership to make an appointment. The dealership told her the remedy parts would not arrive until December 2004. The parts never arrived. Last month she received a second recall notification concerning the anti-lock brakes. Someone from the dealership contacted and informed her the recall parts were available, and to schedule an appointment. On the day of the appointment she dropped vehicle off and returned home. Then, she received a call from the dealership telling her the parts were not available, and she needed to come and pick up the vehicle. As a result of not being able to have the recall repairs completed the ABS failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle began to skid.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000 concerning the antilock brakes. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. She spoke to the manufacturer who has confirmed the parts were not available. Update 1/4/2006 -

- Middletown, CT, USA

The contact received a safety improvement notice on NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000 concerning the hydraulic anti-lock brakes. At this time the parts have not been available. The manufacturer has been contacted, and stated parts were available, however, the parts have not been receive. No repairs can be made until the parts arrive.

- Louisville, KY, USA

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 021002000 concerning the anti lock brakes. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. She spoken to the manufacturer who confirmed the parts were not available. The contact's son was in an accident due to brake failure. The other driver was injured. A police report was taken at the scene.

- Wakefield, RI, USA

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 021V002000 concerning the anti lock brakes. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at their local dealership. He spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed that the parts were not available.

- Saint Martinville, LA, USA

I was involved in a rear end collision where I was at fault due to the brakes malfunctioning in my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The roads were wet and I encountered problems with the braking system, causing me to hit the van in front of me. I have since received a recall notice for this exact problem. I was forced to pay a $500 deductible when this was a known defect to the Isuzu Rodeo's. what can I do to recoup the out of pocket expense for this accident?

- Methuen, MA, USA

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.

- Kyle, TX, USA