NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System Problems

8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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1997 Isuzu Rodeo cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 182009

Rodeo 4WD 6-cyl

  • 10,000 miles

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

2006 I purchased 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. Not long after we noticed engine made a ticking sound brought it to shop and found out there was no oil pressure. We had to have engine replaced it took about 2 months. They had to replace engine 2. first one they installed was also blown. Engine still ticks. There is also problems with the SUV wanting to accelerate while at a stop. Sometimes not even holding the break firm stops it from rolling. The heater core started leaking antifreeze into the vehicle. The replacement fee just for the part is $400. I have read many reports of airbags not deploying.

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #1

Jul 252002

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
Had brakes completely replaced 3 times. Makes weird train-like sound over 25 mph; overheats when stopped at a traffic light-no one can find out what is wrong; at no particular time, if you shut the vehicle off after driving for about 20 minutes, it won't start back up, turn over, or make a sound except for all the dash lights and noises (beep beep beep); had the transmission repaired-stuck in overdrive; strong rotten-egg odor since purchase; shut off while driving; had alternator replaced-when you step on the accelerator, the ammeter goes down-now it is doing that again; dash ligths come and go-get dimmer and brighter for no apparent reason. The ac never worked right. Headlights get dim when you step on the gas.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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