TL * the contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the rear frame on the passenger side was detached from the rest of the vehicle. An authorized dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 216,000.

- Lee Summitt, MO, USA

My 1999 Isuzu Rodeo was kept by a dealership service center after the recall determined that it was unsafe to drive due to heavy frame corrosion. I know the vehicle to be worth $2500-$3500 but Isuzu only wishes to offer me 1600 which is what I paid for it and far less than what the previous owner was asking. I have been without a vehicle since then and am somewhat insulted by the low offer and slow speed in which this deal is taking place. They call from unknown numbers use holidays as an excuse for slow work. I don't want some huge unreasonable amount of money, or even retail. I believe actual cash value based on similar models sold near to my geographic area. I believe Isuzu is simply trying to move things along and not trying to use good business practices. I will be consulting attorneys to see if I have any other options.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Vehicle inspected by grand Buick today, 11/30/2011, and found frame rusted beyond repair. Grand Buick notified Isuzu of condition and they would not release the vehicle back to me.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

1999 Isuzu Rodeo.... rear spring mounts and frame are rotted out, causing an unsafe vehicle to drive. Current recall for "forward mounting brackets for the left and right rear suspension lower link" does not address this problem. I think this problem needs to be addressed before someone gets seriously injured or even killed. I was informed by a mechanic that the vehicle would not pass inspection and is unsafe to drive on July 22, 2011.

- Wells, ME, USA

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. In February 2011 the frame broke while I was driving it and I lost control and ended up fishtailing in the road. Luckily no one was around for me to hit. I told it to the Isuzu dealer and they "fixed the frame" because of the rust recall. Today I tried to fill up with gas and ended up with gas covered feet because the tank and brackets have rusted off.

- Washington , DC, USA

I was turning into a parking lot, driving at 30 mph. I then felt the passenger rear wheel rubbing in wheel well, I disregarded it. Then while driving home at 40 mph I felt the wheels pulling oddly. When I arrived home I looked under the car and saw the frame was totally rusted through and the rear axle support arm rusted off the frame. This made the axle free floating on the passenger rear side of the vehicle (unable to safely drive again).

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that the subframe was severely corroded which resulted in a slight separation from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 00V058000 (suspension:rear). The technicians stated that the frame was severely damaged and beyond repair and also recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a safety hazard. The failure mileage was 124,769.

- New Lexington , OH, USA

My Isuzu Rodeo was recalled for the rear suspension/frame rustout problem.Isuzu hauled it to bedford, Ohio to the former dealer. It is stage 5, non-repairable. Isuzu has not been in touch concerning buyback or anything. When I call them, they are very rude and act like they could care less.we are down to 1 car, makes things difficult. They have had the truck and we both have pictures of the damage for weeks now. They need to move faster or have more people resolving this.Honda is renting cars for their customers, course they are still in business, where Isuzu isn't, but still, its not fair to the owners of the affected vehicles. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Canal Fulton, OH, USA

I have a 99 Rodeo I was driving down the street on Dec. 24 when the trailing arm separated from the frame it's a large miracle that I wasn't killed when I lost complete control of the vehicle. I had received a recall noticefor the bracket that came off the frame. I had my Rodeo towed to the locale dealer who after keeping it for one month finally called to inform me that the vehicle cannot be repaired due to the fact that the frame is so rotted they have nowhere to reattach the bracket. The Isuzu Corp. Then called me to offer a ridiculous buy back amount of 1500 which they say is the cost of the repair they can't perform. The bracket that was recalled is not the real issue the rotting frame is the frames on these vehicles is so rotted through that no bracket can be reattached safely. I have read thousands of posts from people with the exact same issue with there vehicle and I am disgusted with the fact that noone has done anything to make Isuzu fix the real problem or at least pay people what is right and that is at least fair market value. Because they are a big Corp with lots of money and resources they can do what they like and us unfortunate less powerful Rodeo owners can do nothing about it. Someone needs to address this issue and get these unsafe vehicles of the road before someone dies behind the wheel of one.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving 30 mph when the front end of the frame suddenly fractured abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis fo the vehicle. The contact referenced the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear) but was informed that the failure described in the recall was not the same as the failure experienced with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.

- Mount Morris, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact stated that while driving the forward mounting bracket completely separated from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle almost proceeded into oncoming traffic before they were able to stop. The contact was forced to push the vehicle off the road into a neighbors yard. The contact spoke with a few authorized dealers in the area and was told that they would not be able to repair the frame. The VIN was unknown. The dealer stated that the recall campaign id 10V436000, suspension, rear was related to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

- Williamsburg, KY, USA

1999 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer states he received a recall and that there may be other rust problems that Isuzu is not aware of. The consumer stated in the summer of 2009, the gas tank had to be replaced because of rusting on the top of the tank which was causing gas to leak out. In 2010, there was a rust through in the frame around the forwarding mounting points brackets on the driver and passenger side of the rear suspension lower links as described in the recall. The drivers side rear shock absorber bracket broke off the frame due to rusting out also. The driver side upper spring seat had rusted to the point that it bent up against the floor of the body. The drivers side frame over the rear axle housing had rusted through on both sides. On the inside, there was a hole 5 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches at the widest point. On the outside, there were four different holes.

- Austinville, VA, USA

I own a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo which has a recall 10V436000, the rear suspention that hooks into the rear frame rusts out. Mine didn't do that, but my rear frame on the passenger side has rusted so bad that the body of the car isn't attached to the frame. The Rodeo is to dangerous to drive and will not pass inspection and cannot be fixed.Isuzu had my car picked up by a flat bed truck on 12/15/10 and taken to a service center. I asked them to rent me a SUV as I work as a rural carrier for the postal service and I also go to 6 different offices in Vermont to work, I explained that I was in danger of being fired, because I have to provide the vehicle for my job. The wouldn't rent a vehicle for me, they are now saying that what is wrong with my car is not part of the recall, they will however buy back my car for less then what I owe. I have still had to make the payments and keep insurance on the Rodeo. I spent $250. Last week for a SUV to do the rural route. I have been borrowing cars from friends and bumming rides, I never know day to day how I'm going to get to work or how I am going to deliver mail. I cannot afford to just go buy another SUV and make payments on two cars. Its been 5 weeks since they took my Rodeo and it has been a hardship on me. I don't know my rights or where to get help with this matter, I am hoping you can help me or point me in the right direction. Thank you

- Rochester, VT, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. While the vehicle was at the dealer for recall repairs NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear); the technicians stated that the vehicle was unable to be repaired due to the frames severe rust. They were unable to weld the bracket to the frame. The manufacturer stated that they would return the contacts call and had not done so when the complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.. updated 03/03/11 updated 12/19/11

- Littleton, MA, USA

Severe frame rust. Trailing arm separations from the frame due to rust. According to Isuzu car requires stage 4 repair, but dealer cannot put car back together, because the frame itself is falling apart. Frame was reinforced before in multiple places.

- Littleton, MA, USA

Went to drive down the road and heard clinking sound. Axle support bracket broke and shaft hanging down. But looking closer the entire rear end of frame has significant rust. Rust is so bad that areas where the recalled brackets attach to frame are almost non existent. After seeing the extent of rust and corrosion, I am surprised the vehicle has not broken in half. I have never seen frame rust as bad as this vehicle.

- Nottingham, NH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and going uphill when the lower link bracket fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a welding shop where the technician advised that the vehicle frame was severely corroded. The technician also stated that he was unable to locate the metal link needed to weld the link bracket back onto the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V436000 (suspension:rear). The dealer advised that the repair would not remedy the failure of the vehicle due to the extent of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would repurchase the vehicle if it was beyond repair. The vehicle was not repaired and was left with the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- New Hampton, NH, USA

I have already received a recall notice from Isuzu for the recall on the suspension bracket being broken from the frame, and was told we would be having our cars purchased back at fair market value. Now that they have my vehicle they say they will offer me the cost of the repair as the vehicle will not be safe after the installation of the bracket they propose fixes the issue. This car almost killed me when the bracket became disconnected from the frame and now they say if I don't take the $1500 they are going to install the bracket and give my car back, although it will not be safely drivable. I bought this from a local garage for a fair price and had no indication of the failure I was about to encounter. My complaint is for the companies handling of the recall and manipulation of the words in the recall to say that all they are responsible for is the bracket when clearly the issue is far greater than that. I would like to talk to someone about the problem as I seem to have limited time to decide even though they were allowed 60 days I am not ! I think it is a great idea to buy these back but not forcing us to take half of the fair market value. My car was a daily driver registered and inspected everything in working order until the link separation. At that time I parked it on the side of my yard where it sat for 9 months until it was picked up by Isuzu. I have over $2500 into it, not including my labor and felt a good 4X4 was atleast worth that. I am in no position to hire an attorney on my own and feel they are not treating people as they should. I have looked at several Rodeos at dealer lots that are going to break the link, and found most of the frames are like mine, rotting from the inside out ! that needs to be the recall before someone dies. I think the issue with the frame needs to be covered by the recall as the sheetmetal floor just next to the rotted frame is good as new..... please review the wording in this recall and the frames in question.

- New Hampton , NH, USA

To whom it concerns, I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo ls the big problem is the frame on this SUV is so rotted for and 11 year old car that I, M very scared to drive the car in all my years of owning car and trucks I have never seen a frame look like this and I, M a welder by trade and don, T think I can fix that frame. The body is great and the interior is sharp, the drivetrain is fine but the rust on the frame is so bad that I will lose my life driving this SUV. The tube that hold the brake lines is rust right out how can the good federal government let this go, why should I lose all this money on this SUV why !

- Shenandoah, PA, USA

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo in April of this year I was driving on rte 104 in new hampton nh at or about 7:30 am. I was accelerating up hill when the rear of the Rodeo on the drivers side suddenly lifted up and put the Rodeo into a hard left turn, into oncoming traffic at a point in the road that has a rising speed limit to 50 mph. I reacted as quickly as I could and let off the accelerator and turned hard right. I missed the on coming 10 wheel dump truck by mere inches with his horn blasting at me and the pick up truck behind me locked up there brakes and almost ran into me. I slowed and pulled as far as I could off the road as there was not too much room. I got it trailered to a shop where we discovered the lower suspension link had broken from the frame. This is a dangerous situation and in no way represents the condition of the rest of my vehicle. I understand that it is not a new car but there are alot of these on the road and I feel, looking at my frame that it has rusted from the inside out and is truly difficult to detect until it is too far gone. After having this car on a lift and seeing what appears to be small surface rust spots is actually crumbling away from the inside. I have seen some recall info on the issue that I have, although I have received no notice as of yet I feel the issue is worse than described. I have looked at a few at dealers and in local parking lots and they look like mine. I have also felt that most of them were in good shape otherwise and the few people I spoke to were unaware of any issue. My $3000 Rodeo now sits in my back yard as I feel it is too unsafe to repair without a new frame and not worth the cost of replacement.

- New Hampton, NH, USA