NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) Problems

5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,013 miles

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1999 Isuzu Rodeo transmission problems

transmission problem

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1999 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 112003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

There was a few incidents. One day my two sisters where riding down the highway and out of no where my trunk window completely busted out. My sisters were terrified and luckily a cop pulled up. He told them that it look like someone had put tint over the heating wires that they use to defrost. Being that I had bought it from a dealership they led me to believe that my tint was manufactured. I feel that I was ripped off from the company because they over charged me as well. When I bought my 99' Isuzu Rodeo it was for 21,995 when they finish my paper work I thought nothing about what they added on to my bill. Years had went by and I decided to trade my vehicle in for a new model. Some friendly salesmen from a Isuzu dealership found out that I had been ripped off by the previous place that I purchased my vehicle from. I found out that they had charged me in all $34,00. On my receipt it said that I suppose to had, insurance and a whole lot of other things that I didn't even know about. I just felt so bad because I felt like they had took advantage of me because I was a woman. Other things that I had to go through with my vehicle was paying constantly for it to get fixed. My axles and a whole lot of stuff. I received a recall in the mail saying recalling all 99' Isuzu Rodeo's and I also heard it on the news. But as much as I tried to get in touch with someone I never was able too. I really like how Rodeos ride, how they look, I just like it all together. But what I had to go through these past 5 years have been terrifying.

- Biscoe, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 202004

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
As another complainant listed, this car is a lemon! huge electrical issues with the mode selector shift switch; automatic transmission will be in drive but dash indicator light will say neutral; cost to fix problem was $ including a new transmission because bad switch ruined the transmission! no help from GM/Isuzu owner relations. Told me it was my own fault for not taking care of the vehicle and that I should not have bought a used vehicle. I have record of all maintenance done on vehicle including transmission flushes. Dealer service told me they change at least 5 of these switches a month and as many as 2-3 a week at times but couldn't tell me when this started what my problem was. The transmission had to go bad and be replaced before it was evident to anyone what the problem was. Not acceptable! this should be a recall and a properly designed switch put in. Owner relations made no effort to be civil much less helpful in any way! my car had problems at 60000 miles and a new transmission put on at 72000 miles - unacceptable!

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 122003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1999 Isuzu transmission control harness may be burned through by the exhaust system and cause electrical and transmission shifting problems, thereby causing smoke to be emitted from underneath the carriage system. Dealer expects owner to pay for "defective" transmission range switch, which may be caused by unshielded transmission control harness.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 012003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52 miles
This car is a lemon. There seem to be major electrical issues. The dash lights are going out, there is a problem with the power shift indicator - the car can be in "drive", yet the indicator will have "neutral" displayed. This causes the car to jerk while shifting. The rear suspension has a vibrating sound no one has figured out......the dealer claims the suspension is fine. In addittion, the rear drum brakes continually go out.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

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