NHTSA — Fuel System, Other: Storage: Fuel Gauge System Problems

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,484 miles

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo fuel system problems

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments

problem #15

Sep 112006

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,123 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased an Isuzu Rodeo, 2000 ls 3.2L V6. The gas gauge has been showing empty since I purchased it. The check engine light comes on as well. I went through hundreds of complaints on the internet with the same problem. Isuzu should pay for it!

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #14

Feb 012003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Gauge reads incorrectly. Faulty fuel sending unit. Dealership refused to fix even though as I understand it, Isuzu covers the replacement under drivetrain warranty. Car was still under warranty when complaint made to dealership.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #13

Sep 182004

Rodeo 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
While driving fuel does not register. The gauge stays on empty. Also, oil does not flow through to the engine. While driving at 65 mph the engine completely blew up. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #12

Apr 022005

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

(1) normal fueling and driving (2) fuel level indicator fails to report accurately, fuel lamp fails and lights prematurely; check engine lamp fails and also lights and seems to be triggered by the inaccurate low fuel level events; owner is annoyed at prematurely filling gas tank and would like manufacturer/dealer to resolve these problems. Problem persists despite following dealer recommendations (3) dealership advised that 'check engine' lamp actually refers to the gas cap, dealer recommended tightening gas cap to resolve check engine lamp issue. Refilling gas tank and driving a few miles resolved premature fuel lamp issue, but only temporarily. These issues reoccur within driving 50 miles of a full tank. Check engine lamp issue persists. Premature low fuel lamp issue persists. Underestimated fuel level indicator issue persists.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #11

Nov 012004

Rodeo

  • miles
The fuel gauge is not working. I know 2 other people with a Rodeo and they have the same problem, and I see on this website that there are many others with the same problem. The check engine light comes on when the gas tank is 3/4 full sometimes. I never know how much gas I have. Mechanc says the sensor is defective and I feel Isuzu should fix this. This is not a normal matienance issue. It is a manufactures defect.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

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problem #10

Sep 052004

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
Fuel gauge jumps from full to empty and check engine light flashes. Dealership stated this was a commom problem for 1998 to 2000 Isuzu's. gas tankl must be removed and sensor replaced.

- Seymour, TN, USA

problem #9

Jun 012004

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel gauge inaccurate - light is on all the time - caused check engine light to come on and cant get vehicle inspected.was quoted $280 to fix by dealership. Local foreign auto parts store manager informed me that he sells these fuel sensors as quickly as they come in - doesnt know why Isuzu doesnt issue a recall.

- Duncanville, TX, USA

problem #8

Jul 272004

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles
Gas gauge reads all over the place, empty when full, etc.

- Elliston, VA, USA

problem #7

Feb 202004

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The "check engine" light and "fuel" light blinks almost continuously as a result of incorrect information being sent by the fuel sensor/sending unit. The lights will come on even when the tank is full! also, with less than 60,000 miles on an engine warranted to 125,000, I am burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every 2,000 miles. I have not taken it to a dealer since the reports I have read say that the delaerships simply say "that is normal." I have owned cars as long as 150,000 miles, and I certainly don't think this oil consumption is "normal"!!

- Front Royal, VA, USA

problem #6

Apr 162004

Rodeo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The electronic sending unit is causing the check engine light to remain on. The gas gauge has never been accurate but now it shows that it is empty when there are over 10 gallons in the tank. I have to remember to watch the mileage and always fill up.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #5

Jan 012004

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The fuel gauge does not work and results in the check engine light remaining on. It is difficult to know how much gas is in the tank (must track miles). But, more importantly, the 'check engine' light may be masking a real problem that I am not aware off.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 202003

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,102 miles
The fuel guage does not always register the correct fuel level. It seldoms registers a full tank after filling. The quage will drop to the 1/4 tank or below level, the low fuel and service engine lites will come on. This may persist for several days or reset several times a day.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #3

Nov 172003

Rodeo 4WD

  • 78,500 miles
2000 Isuzu Rodeo gas gauge constantly stays on empty even after filling up. Check engine light is also on constantly.

- Saint Peters, MO, USA

problem #2

Feb 152003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,540 miles
The fuel gauge did not work. The check engine light remained on. The consumer didn't know how much fuel was in the tank or if there were problems with the engine.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #1

Apr 072003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • miles
The gas gauge read incorrectly.....

- New Market, MD, USA

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