While driving down the road at a rate of 55mph the car died out and we were having a hard time controlling it to get to the shoulder. We pulled over and tried to start the car and it would not start. We turned the key off and the lights on the dash would light up. I had to disconnect the battery. I connected the battery and the car started. Also I can be pulling out of my driveway and I hit my brakes and my car dies out. I go to start it and it will not start. I have to wait a bit and then the car starts. My car dies out randomly, it does not matter what speed I am going and the car dies out when I push my brakes. This is a safety issue. I almost caused an accident because my car dies out and the cars behind me don't know what is going on.

- Hilo, HI, USA

So many electrical issues to start with. The first issue was with the windows. The driver side window would not go up, so we got the switch tested, switch tested ok so we purchased a new motor. Install the new motor and window will not go up. Then the passenger window started to act up intermittently. Then the aux plugin blew a fuse, change the fuse and it blew again. Noticed there was corrosion all the time at battery cables, so I changed the battery. Then the starter was no good. Changed the starter and now the battery is not good. Checked to see if there is a ground at the starter;none found. Take battery out and exchange. In the meantime the car stalls out intermittently. I can be going 50mph or 25mph, it won't matter, the car just stalls out.I am unable to control the wheel when this happens. Radio goes off and on sometimes but my main concern is the car stalling out.I can also smell sometimes wires melting. I open the hood to check and I find nothing. I service the car every 4 months. My mechanic advised for me to take it to someone who can check the electrical. There are too many electrical issues going on with this vehicle. This cannot be normal or ok. I still have not been able to use the front windows. And the fuse still blows for the aux plugin. Will be checking on alternator next but the dash does not indicate any issue with the battery not charging.

- Hilo, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact observed smoke under the hood while driving 10 mph and immediately shut the engine off and got out of the vehicle. The fire department was called and by the time they arrived the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department confirmed that it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was destroyed. No one was injured and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home so that a representative from the manufacturer could conduct an investigation. Claim#10041003 was filed with the Isuzu manufacturer. The failure mileage was 119,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle vibrated and jerked when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the front brakes were overheated and cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four separate occasions for identical failures. Recently, the mechanic stated that the failures were related to a defect with the antilock brake system unit and electrical issues. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,313.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

: the contact stated a fire erupted in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle had just been filled with fuel. While stopping at a stop light the vehicle began to hesitate as if it were going to stall. The fire was first noticed on the front passenger side. Based on the fire departments investigation the fire started in the engine compartment. However, an arson investigator was contacted who determined the fire was electrical and started in an electrical box located near the battery. The vehicle was totaled as a result of the incident. The police were alerted but did not arrive on the scene. Updated 04/04/06.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire on it's own. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

Check engine light comes on, gas gauge shows empty then goes up. Check engine light goes on and off. Vehicle runs fine. Checked problem code at advance auto parts(free code check) says fuel level sensor a circuit high input. Advance auto man says this is a common problem with Isuzu vehicles and even the Honda passport. Have checked online message boards for the problem and it is a common problem. Isuzu should be held responsible for manufacturing faulty gas sensors. I have a 2000 Rodeo with only 63000 miles on it and I take care of it.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA