The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in a voluntary manufacturer's recall; however, the manufacturer stated that it had expired. The failure mileage was 213,000.

- Dayton, OH, USA

I bought my 2000 Rodeo new and it currently has 37000 actual miles. I recently saw rust in the driveway. I took this car to a Honda body shop to see the underbody. Before putting it on the lift they saw that the frame was excessively rusted. Once in the air they looked at the whole underside and said that the frame and the lower control arm were holed with rust. I asked if any of this was repairable.they said they would not do the work because they would not assume the liability of a serious accident. This vehicle had the fixes prescribed by campaign 10V-436 sb 10-11-S002A completed at sellers truck center in farmington hills, mi on September 9, 2011. This addressed the rear suspension but obviously the corrosion was so pervasive that this campaign was just a band-aid. As I read the various complaints on this site I strongly agree that these cars are a safety hazard and should be bought back by Isuzu and taken off the road. Like many others I have sidelined mine and been forced to buy another car to replace it way before it was necessary. Ironically, this car is in almost pristine condition from the body up. I have contacted Isuzu and received a letter in return in which they assert that they did everything they had to and that the original recall did not require more than dealing with the rear suspension and therefore I was out of luck. In the letter they said I could call for more information. I did and they offered to 'redo the procedures of the original recall.' When I pointed out that I have a car that is unsafe to drive and that the facility they wanted it taken to is an hour and a half away their comment was 'no one said you had to drive it. You could trailer it.' This isn't a good alternative either especially since I have a Honda dealer less than two miles from my house and the Honda passport suffered all the same

- Toledo, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle had excessive corrosion to the subframe. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and could not be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- New Carlye, OH, USA

The contact owned a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician observed that the rear driver side frame was rusted throughout. As a result, the vehicle was unable to repair. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

- Stilwell, KS, USA

Left side rear frame where it connects to the tire rusted through. Bottom piece has detached from one side. I just read their was a recall in 2010 but I never received anything. I bought my car in 2007. This is a serious situation, luckily I noticed it when I did, fortunately I wasn't driving. What do I do now? -thank you.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

I think the time has come for the NHTSA to seriously consider getting the remaining Isuzu Rodeo's off the road - they are not safe. I like a majority of other Isuzu owners suffer from excessive corrosion all over the frame - I had the recall repair done and this was supposed to be treated but it has progressively gotten worse and now I am at the point where I have a reliable everyday car that starts up right away, runs well and cuts through the snow (4X4) but due to manufacturing errors now has a flaky, brittle hole ridden wheel well frame on both sides that will cause an accident after the wheel goes flipping off the car and causing it to flip over. Isuzu has turned a blind eye and won't take any calls (once you find them). A recall must be issued and make the manufacturer take responsibility for whatever shady processes they used on the assembly line. I am very upset that I need to go out and purchase a new car and that I have no value in this car due to the fact that I cannot sell an unsafe car. Make the manufacturer buy back these vehicles or recall them! too many complaints - and you cannot ignore the same repeated trend - everyone in the northeast has experienced this horrible pain!

- Lawrence, MA, USA

The suspension on my Isuzu Rodeo 2000 broke because of the corrosive frame underneath and it seems as if the metal used for the frame and suspension is part of a recall from what I'm seeing all over the internet so I ended up calling the deal ship and they want to do nothing for me and they tell me there are no active recalls at this time which makes absolutely no sense to me because the issue that I'm seeing with the recall just happen to me.

- New Britain, CT, USA

I was driving my husband to dialysis and the car felt different, thought maybe I had a flat tire or something, I didn't have a flat tire so it was windy and thought maybe wind was pushing me. It just felt funny and I was alarmed. The next day I was turning a corner at low rate of speed (thank god) and I heard a loud noise and scratching. I parked the vehicle and called a mechanic and took it there. The mechanic just told me today that he can't be driven it is a total loss the under carriage and suspension is completely rusted. I never recieved a recall notice and made aware, we could have been killed in an accident or hurt someone else. I am asking for relief and would like to know how to proceed. It not easy to just purchase another vehicle when you have a Isuzu Rodeo paid off. Please contact us.

- Peoria, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician advised that the under-carriage was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic who advised the contact that the failure was so severe, that it was not worth installing reinforcement brackets because the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 124,000.

- Roeland Park, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while performing regular service, the mechanic test drove the vehicle and noticed that the rear end was shaking. The vehicle was inspected and the mechanic determined that the rear frame and stabilizer bar were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000....updated 10/03/12 the consumer stated that Isuzu would not assist with repairs because the vehicle was not apart of the recall. Updated 10/09/2012

- Escanaba, MI, USA

Hello, my 2000 Isuzu Rodeo was getting repaired this weekend and the mechanic told me the frame of the car was severely rusted and damaged. He said there was a recall last year on the make and model of my car. I did not receive a recall notice and therefore missed the deadline to submit my car for repair on the recall. After searching online it appears there are many Isuzu that 1. do not know about this recall or 2. missed the deadline like I did. If these cars and this damage is as severe as it sounds like there should not be a deadline on this recall. All cars should be taken off the road. I called Isuzu and they said there is nothing they can do for me. I have lived in North Carolina for the last year but for the first 11 years I had this car it was in Chicago, il.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Hello, I bought my Isuzu Rodeo SUV in Feb. Of 2000. I paid $27,000 with a trade in. I noticed the first year the car started to shake going on 50-55 miles an hour, so took it back to the where I bought it, they fixed it but it was still happening. So, years went by a few other problems occurred spent money on the car to have it fixed but one thing I noticed that the bottom and body of the car started to rot, not happy about this. Having problems with starting the car, it stalls, while I am driving on the highway it decides to stall, my daughter in the back seat. We could of gotten killed because of this car, so unsafe. The car only has 75,000 miles on it only 12 yrs old, I have maintained the car in good condition, just don't understand, it looks horrible. So, driving a few weeks ago, I heard this loud snap and also to mention my 17 month old daughter was sitting in her car seat in the back. I couldn't understand what it was, so than I noticed that the car was not driving the way it was, my husband looked down and he said that right sway bar is broken. So, took it to a mechanic and he said you will need to spend money on repairing it and other parts that are rotting. So, this really makes you think how safe my daughter is in the car. I have not driven this car at all ever since, I am so scared. So, financial I don't have the money to repair all of the parts on this car, I have to go out and find a car that is dependable and the safety of my family especially my child. Seriously people that are inventing these car's should think a little bit more wiser on how to make a car. Thank you!!

- Medford, MA, USA

Frame on my car is completely rotted and separated apart. It is unsafe to drive. Previous problem with axel attachment to frame was fixed and secured per recent recall from Isuzu. I bought this car new and I have since then. Otherwise mechanically car is ok.

- Braintree, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to severe rusting of the frame. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 111,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

The vehicle I have purchased new, originally as a lease and purchased it at the end of the lease. The body and interior are in great shape as we cared for the vehicle. The frame is another story, it has holes rotted in it the size of golf balls. Dealer stating the transmission could fall out and create a accident regardless of all the rot on the area's the suspension connects to the frame which could dis-connect at any time. I used this vehicle as a family vehicle and then was insulted by the manufacturer as to the value of the vehicle. Manufacturer stated unsafe to continue using and offers a low book value which is only half of what the vehicle is worth to our family. The problem with the vehicle was the manufactures using inferior materials they should be made to replace the frame at their expense, even if it means having it made special. We purchase this vehicle maintained it and kept it in great condition to lose our investment to sub-standard materials. Someone needs to stand up for us.

- Amsterdam, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and detached from the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle failure was considered a stage 4 and needed to be sent to a body shop to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 166,000.

- Blaine, MN, USA