My son was driving a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo when he had an accident. Since there were no "brake marks" on the road the accident was considered to be his fault. He stated that he turned left from a stop sign and car began to accelerate on its on, applied brakes and car continued to rev up causing him to lose control, hit a ditch, and land car on it's side. No injuries except sore wrist. The car has 138,000 miles

- Easley, SC, USA

With foot off the accelerator, the Rodeo increased in speed on it's own. Speed climbed from stop position to 35 mph and had to apply brakes back home. Luckily, was only 2 blocks away from home.

- Helena, AL, USA

Coming to a stop light with a speed of 10 - 15 miles, I start pressing the brake pedal to stop the car, instead stopping the RPM came down to 1000 and suddenly the pedal does not go down and is not stopping and starts accelerating and increasing the speed and RPM jumps to over 8000. I left the car for several days to the dealer ( shaver auto center ) san bernardino, ca and they could not duplicate my story. On October 29, 2002, I did send the car back to the dealer, I paid for the transportation, I called your organization ( claim # 2301038 Oct. 28, 2002 ) and Isuzu and I declined to drive the car for not injuring myself or anyone else. In one week it was a recall and the car was fixed. (I have a copy of the towing company signed by the driver.) -two month ago, April 2012, my car has done almost the same think. On June 04, 2012, I did experience the same think as in 2000. I called a dealer and I have been told to live the car over there to see if they could duplicate the problem. It could be duplicated or...maybe never again, but the problem is there and is a bomb ready to explode. I called your office and I received a very disturbing comments and very unprofessional remarks from; [xxx] and supervisor [xxx] and finally I did file a complain. Since your office was very ethnic against me I do not trust my complain was registered even if I have received a claim number. I have been told to wait 4-6 weeks to receive your file, to look over and to see what else I need to add on. In the mean time no one knows what is wrong and no one believes that acceleration of the car is unstoppable and could endanger my life and other people around. This problem should be solved as soon as possible. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- La Quinta , CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, approaching a stop signal and when the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle began to increase acceleration. The brake pedal was applied with force repeatedly and the vehicle eventually came to a complete stop. The failure occurred two times. Nine years ago, the vehicle was repaired under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the vehicle speed control. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacuter was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- La Quinta, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. While stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the engine rpms suddenly increased and the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and was able to regain control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer for diagnostics. The throttle body, intake manifold and the ecr valve was replaced. The failure continued after the repairs and the vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while his foot was on the brake, the engine rpms increased excessively. The contact had to shift the gear into park in order to stop the vehicle from moving. The engine was turned off and operated as normal upon restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who inspected the vehicle but could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 01/03/12 updated 01/10/12

- Chicago, IL, USA

I purchases a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo lse used in January of 2004. While sitting at a traffic light three dfferent times in February the engine suddenly raced.the RPM's on the tackometer jumped to 6000 and it took both feet standing on the brakes to keep the car from surging forward. Slipping the car into neutral did not help as the back wheels spun and smoked.killing the ignition was the only thing to stop it.I also had it suddenly surge as I was heading into a parking space. The vehicle jumped the parking bumber and nearly crashed into the building, again I was able to kill the ignition before any serious damage was done. Browns Isuzu in fairfax Virginia examined the problem and worked on the throttle body. The problem went away for a few weeks but has started again, twice nearly causing me to slam into a car in front of me at a traffic light. I now leave at least four to five feet as there is no notice that the vehicle will do this. I am returning to the Isuzu dealer this week but they hold little hope in finding the problem as it does not occur with any certainty. In looking at your website and talking to some other Isuzu owners this is a common problem. I have not contacted Isuzu yet but those who I have spoken to that have, they have been told Isuzu never heard of this problem. I would hope that they are contacted after a complaint is filed with you, this is a very dangerous defect. I know if I have a serious accident I will certainly pursue every legal means to resolve this. If NHTSA has any investigating powers they should pursue this before some one dies tragically.

- Reston, VA, USA

Dispute with regard to mechanical failure and negligent service performed on 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The vehicle appeared to have a common problem with the engine revving up and down erratically which caused the RPM's to race up and down while the vehicle surged in gear. The consumer stated the problem was corrected when the iac motor, sensor and asm switch was replaced. The vehicle had a strong fuel smell, it was discovered, the mechanic failed to replace two bolts which held a fuel bracket and hose on the back if the intake. After the constant surging of the vehicle over a long period of time, the transmission went out.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

While trying to stop vehicle raced and lurched forward. The dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The vehicle's rpms revved to 5000 and accelerated forward while at a complete stop. The consumer's vehicle rear ended another motorist due to sudden acceleration. After the third incident, vehicle was taken to the mechanic. They couldn't find anything wrong. Consumer was then informed something was wrong with his brakes. Upon entering the repair shop, the failure occurred again almost hitting the wall.

- Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

Vehicle was experiencing transmission problems. Consumer stated that vehicle lurched forward when changing gears, it accelerated high on its own.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Consumer attempted to apply brakes, however vehicle continued to accelerate and jumped over a curb into a private yard through a fence and hit a pole.mr.

- Groton, MA, USA

I have had this vehicle since August 1999. At various times for no rhyme or reason the vehicle surges and I have had to use 2 feet to try and stop this vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer where I purchased it as well as others to diagnose this problem. They even called Isuzu to try and diagnose it and they couldnt do it because even though they said they fixed it it wasnt. It continues to do it. On June 16 I was coming to a stop at a red light, it surged and I hit a pick up truck in the rear. He had no damage but I did. I took it to the dealer ( maroon Isuzu) and the new service manager told me that he would have to start from square one again even if though I had all the invoices of services performed on this vehicle. He had it for 3 days and told me he couldnt find the problem. I asked him if his wife or daughter was in this car what would he do? he said I would sell the car, and give the problem to someone else. I yelled at him saying that isnt solving the problem, and I wouldnt do that to a unsuspecting sole, he said well the next time it happens bring it in. The next day I took it to another dealer ( cerami, in paramus, NJ). They told me they wouldnt touch the vehicle until the damage was to the fromt bumper and radiator was fixed. I have since called Isuzu and they told me they would note it in their records. Thats it? he said yes. I need help desperately to fix this problem. I wait to hear from you. Thank you debbie ligieri.

- West Paterson, NJ, USA

My son was driving my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo home from school. He was at a red light, stopped to take a right turn and car accelerated on its own went out of control. He tried to get it under control but it wouldn't stop; it just kept going, he went onto the other lane and collided with another driver head on. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. This is the 3rd time the car has revved up and went on its own. The first time it happened to me I thought it was because it wasn't warmed up but it has happened 3 times. I called Isuzu and they said they never heard of any complaint like this although I have spoken with other people who have these cars and they said the same think happened to them. I have reported it to the insurance company. I also called another Isuzu dealer and he said he has heard of this happening, I think this really needs to be addressed.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

Vehicle seems to accelerate on it own, when in park the RPM would be at around 2 and in drive the vehicle would be able to go on its own up to 15 T0 20 mph, consumer took vehicle in to be service problem went away for about a 1 week but then it got even worse, consumer took vehicle to another dearlership and was advised that the wires were rusted so they were replaced and problem still exists where the vehicle will jump on its own and consumer has to break even harder to control vehicle.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

I have previousley contacted you about my 1999 Isuzu resulting in a crash that totalled my car. On 09/22/00 I was told by a mechanic whose name is jesse carter at campbells auto & body (817) 249-6662 where my car was taken to be inspected that the mechanic that checked out the car said that the throttle was sticking. He has also told my insurance adjuster kyle @ Texas state farmers ins. Co. (817) 831-6201this and the adjuster said that this car will be taken to iaa where the vehicle will be put on hold and go into subregation until further investigated.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo ls and on 9-18-00 I started my car in my driveway as usual. As soon as I put my car in reverse the car accelerated immediately as if up to full throttle. It only moved backward a couple of feet before the acceleration began. I immediatley applied the brakes but it would not stop the car even though the brakes were working. But the acceleration was stronger and the car continued while brakes continuously being applied and sped as fast as it could backwards into a tree across the street approximately 50 feet. It impacted the tree at a hard force and bounced off and I still had been applying the brakes while trying to get the car into park and trying to turn off the ignition but the airbags went off after hitting the tree and was blocking my view of the ignition. The emergency brake was pulled at this time and hoping the car would stop but the car went into a forward motion and was fully accelerated as it was in reverse. The car proceeded back across the street toward my home and struck a brick wall with great force. The air bags had already deflated. Running into the house stopped the car from going further but the car was still accelerated at full throttle. Since it wasn't moving and the air bag was defleted I had a chance to pull the key S out of the ignition, therefore I could stop it. My question is why did the car accelerate at full throttle while I had my foot on the brake and why didn't the car stop at all with the brakes applied" and why did the car not stop after striking the tree at such a great impact? and why did it continue accelerating when it changed to a forward gear? was there something with the accelerator or the throttle or maybe something to do with the cruise control or transmission" my house is damaged in the garage and the front living room. My car has been totalled and I have asked for a mechanic to see if a defect could be found and don't want this won't happen again and end in tragedy.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

After first couple of incidents, car was taken to dealership - problem could not be duplicated. Car was returned to dealership again less than a week later after another incident occurred. In this incident, the car surged forward and engine revved to 3000 rpms, nearly causing me to rearend the car stopped in front of me. This was the most extreme incident I have experienced with this problem. All other engine surges revved the engine up to about 1000 RPM. Dealership has been working on car for nearly two weeks. Problem was duplicated by dealership and Isuzu techs have been trying to help solve the problem with no avail. Please note that the dealership doing the repairs is not the dealership from which the car was purchased. The address of the dealership doing repairs is #1 cochran, 5200 campbells run rd. Pittsburgh, pa 15205 (412)-788-4444.

- East Palestine, OH, USA