There are three problems with my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. 1) the check engine light remains on almost continually. It was checked at royall Isuzu in richmond, va, where they found the problem is the fuel sending unit. One other customer was there at the same time with the identical problem on her 1999 Rodeo. The service manager said he is seeing an increasing number of Rodeos with this problem. How am I to know if a true problem pops up with the vehicle or if the light is only on for the same? 2) one by one, the dashboard lights are failing. It started with the clock light and has now gone to the radio light. 3) in July 2001, three months after purchase (34,000 miles at time of used purchase) the clutch stopped working suddenly. The clutch fluid reservoir was completely empty. Whitten Isuzu in richmond, va, took three separate service trips to try to fix it. After the so-called repair, the problem seemed better. For the past several months, the fluid level slowly but steadily decreases so I continually add clutch fluid. Now the clutch slips when accelerating in fifth gear. Steady driving in fifth does not pose a problem but increasing speed such as uphill or to pass on the highway causes a sudden rise in RPM as the clutch slips. Because I purchased it used, the warranty expired at 50,000 miles, so that's gone. It seems as if a problem addressed under warranty should still be repaired. I have given up on calling Isuzu customer service as the calls are either not returned from voice mail or I am given a very brusque denial of even considering the problems. I love this vehicle and really enjoy it with the exception of the problems addressed above. I am the only driver and have kept it completely on schedule with oil changes, etc. I see on your complaint search that there are quite a few complaints about the fuel sending unit, so why does Isuzu act as if they know of no others? the fuel gauge does not register correctly due to the sending unit.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

This car is a lemon. There seem to be major electrical issues. The dash lights are going out, there is a problem with the power shift indicator - the car can be in "drive", yet the indicator will have "neutral" displayed. This causes the car to jerk while shifting. The rear suspension has a vibrating sound no one has figured out......the dealer claims the suspension is fine. In addittion, the rear drum brakes continually go out.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

This request is being submitted following a fatal accident that occurred this past summer involving a 1999 Rodeo. The circumstances surrounding the accident are suspicious as the driver appeared to be unable to stop his car and traveled across an entire median of an interstate, hit another car head-on and burst into flames upon impact. The driver of the Rodeo was my daughter's father and his cause of death was due to thermal burns. He was trapped in the car and burned to death. Questions: Could brake failure have caused this accident" are there reports of explosions/fires with the Isuzu Rodeo? crash tests? the driver did not sustain life threatening injuries from the impact of the crash. He died because the vehicle exploded into flames and he was trapped in the vehicle. Have there been another reports filed with your organization with these circumstances" please help.

- North Canton, OH, USA

Instrument panel has no lights. Dealer notified, and replaced fuse which shorted out, vehicle still in shop for correction.

- Ellictott City, MD, USA