NHTSA — Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields Problems

1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,250 miles

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments

problem #8

Jan 012015

Rodeo

  • 134,000 miles

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

I purchased a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo from a dealership on December 4, 2014. I got it home only to realize the entire frame is rusted almost completely through. It's worse in the rear end of the vehicle. The frame under the hatchback area is almost completely gone. The dealership won't take it back and I can't afford another vehicle. I have not been able to contact anyone at Isuzu. The SUV is in excellent condition otherwise.

- North Liberty, IN, USA

problem #7

Aug 072014

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
I purchased this vehicle on 08/06/2014...I was driving it home and it felt weird. The very next day I had our mechanics put it on the rack to take a look at the underside...I thought it was the transmission. I was in total disbelief at how rusted out and corroded the frame was. It is so bad it has actual holes in the frame from front to back. This car is unsafe and cannot be driven in its current condition. I would like Isuzu to purchase it back from me.

- Charleston, IL, USA

problem #6

Oct 012013

Rodeo

  • miles
Live in Massachusetts - have brackets from previous recall attached. Underneath vehicle is rapidly rotting - noticed rot beneath mounting brackets, and along frame behind tires around wheel wells. Rust everywhere and fear that the car is not safe to operate, vehicle is only 13 years old and rapid frame rust should not be occurring. Other problems - gas gauge not operating causing check engine light to come on whenever a turn is made. Cannot remove gas tank to fix issue as rust is too extensive.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

problem #5

Aug 302013

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • miles

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

I originally brought my vehicle into the dealership during the recall for inspection and recommendation of repair as I live in one of the states that was mentioned in the recall. At the time, my drivers rear bracket had detached and the recall was a flurry of angry vehicle owners. To be candid, although I suffer many problems of various sorts with the vehicle, it has always been a dependable one, especially being 4 wheel drive. I did get a remedy for the vehicle - they mounted these hulking brackets on both sides of the vehicle and applied some "special" coating - I was thankful that I didn't have to have my vehicle taken from me like so many others. I did have to bring it back to the dealership afterwards as they didn't install the gas filler neck the correct way and gas was leaking out everywhere each time I filled. I swear they caused a lot of other problems during the fixing of the vehicle - but cannot prove as such. I don't care for the fact that because they removed my exhaust my warranty for my exhaust system was voided - an extra cost I am still saving for repairing. But the real reason I write to complain is that the frame is rusting rapidly right underneath those new hulking brackets they installed - not sure where the "special" coating was done - but a flaking, hole ridden frame is now apparent and I'm not sure what remedy, if any can be taken. I certainly fall outside the terms set forth in the recall notice, yet, did in good faith bring it in for a repair that was performed - but, yet the frame continues to rust and quickly - should that be my responsibility? doesn't the consumer have a certain degree of trust by the manufacturer that the vehicle they bought "could" in fact last many many years if taken care of properly. I have done that - Isuzu has not met the ordinary expectations that a vehicle owner has. I want a solution to my problem.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 142013

Rodeo

  • 53,000 miles
Spare tire dropped, rear frame broke off, bumper brackets broke off.

- New Carlisle, IN, USA

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problem #3

May 162013

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 117,000 miles
I was told there was recalls that could cause serious injury, when I called Isuzu they told me there was nothing they could do about it, I trusted their name, thinking it was a safe and reliable vehicle for myself and my children, please help me as the under carriage of vehicle is completely rotted!!! [xxx]. I don't know where to turn for help, but this is a major safety issue and Isuzu will not help me. I cant afford another vehicle at this time, but I do need to Transport my children. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 022012

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • miles
Chassis its rusty all under the vehicle.

- Bridgeport Ct, CT, USA

problem #1

Jun 062011

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • 240,000 miles
Lost control of vehicle with no warning on the freeway during rush hour.. General Motors / Isuzu / Honda recall said it is the bracket detaching from the frame. It is not. The bracket pulled a piece of frame from my vehicle. The frames of these vehicles are the problem " not " the bracket. The bracket is in excellent condition as well as the weld to the piece of frame which was " tore " from the rest of the frame. These frames are collapsing, rusting out far before their time. NHTSA & Transport Canada both need to open an " new investigation " into the frames of these vehicles & what's in them, production & testing of the frames. General Motors also did not offer me a fair price for my vehicle and treated me in a terrible manner. It is still not resolved after 1 year & 4 months, nothing has been resolved !!! NHTSA & Transport Canada need to investigate these frames !

- Almonte On Can, MI, USA

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