2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS from North America - Comments

What has not gone wrong is the proper question!

Bad vibration in drive-train.

Bad front brake rotors.

Rear axle grease seal.

Transmission down shifts by its self when you let off the accelerator going down hill.

Transmission slips in reverse when cold.

Burning 1 quart of oil every 3,000 miles.

Drivers door seal fell off.

Heater control cable came off.

Intake gaskets bad.

Exaust gas recirculation valve bad.

I love the Rodeo very much, but I have had so many problems with it.

The dealer I bought it from is the only Isuzu dealer around. They have a hard time diagnosing problems and usually cannot fix it right. They still do not know what is wrong with my transmission.

Hey there.. I have a 2000 Honda Passport.. same as the Rodeo. I have had sooooo many problems with it. It all started with the transmission acting strange and shifting hard almost like it would drop out of it. well since the first time the Check transmission and check engine lights came on over a year ago I have had nothing but trouble with this thing. there were some electrical problems as well. The engine would stay running even when the key was out of the ignition. I had to disconnect the battery just to make it stop. I have had a new computer put in the entire wiring harness has been replaced, fuel sending unit fuel sensor, brake sensor, 2 rear main seals, rear wheel barring, and now just last week a complete new transmission. to name just a few of the repairs.. and Guess what the same problems still exist. and the lights are still on as well as the brake light. SO tell me more about your problems? There has to be some sort of recourse for those of us that end up with JUNK like this. I have put over 13 thousand dollars in repairs and rentals in this since I bought it. the bad part is that I bought it used so I can't take advantage of the LEMON LAW. you can reach me at lillypads1972@yahoo.com.

Want to hear more..Annie.

I have a 2001 Honda Passport. I, too, bought it used so I can't take advantage of the lemon laws. I bought it with 8000 miles on it and immediately there was a clicking noise in the engine. Covered by warranty, they said the computer needed to be re-programmed.

I also have a squeal when in reverse and turning. Last I checked they didn't know what that was or how to fix it.

About 8 months ago, my fuel sensor went bad. The low fuel light starts flashing, the gage goes below "E" and the check engine light comes on. It's not under warranty anymore so now I drive 250 miles and stop to get gas. I haven't run out yet, but what a pain. I understand the repair to be $400+, so I haven't done it yet.

Just today, there was a strange noise. It stopped when I turned off the A/C, so I figured that to be the problem. I took it to my mechanic who informed me that the compressor was going bad. He called his parts supplier for a price quote on a new one and they told him there were 350 on backorder. That tells me there's a common problem, but there were no technical difficulties that Honda had reported.

I've owned 8 cars before, and I've never had a vehicle with so many problems. I am very disappointed as this vehicle cost a pretty penny and now I'm stuck with it. I agree with the person who said there has to be some sort of recourse for people who got stuck.

I too have an Isuzu Rodeo, 2001. I have had transmission problems and the car only has 40,000 miles. Recently I have noticed a black adhesive leaking from the bottom of the rear passenger doors and have taken the car in to be fixed. I purchased the car used (with 18,000 miles) so the warranty does not cover such things. It will cost me $270.00 to stop the black ooze from dripping inside of my car.

Very disappointed.

I have an 200 Honda Passort - I have had it for 8 months recently I was driving down the road around 60 mils per hr and the truck just "Died" Radio still running, but eng. is dead to the world. Elec. Wire Harness was replaced 4 weeks ago the truck again driving down the road just dies.

Has anyone else had any of these problems?

There was a recall a few years ago for this very issue, the fix is there is a simple $5 ($150 if you go to the dealer) that goes between the engine and frame and another between the black fuse box on the passenger front fender under hood" at least that is where is mounted in the rodeo).

Best just to replace both you can try to clean, but I replaced both in about 30 minutes total no more problems three years now,

I have a 1999 Honda Passport. Bought it used at 35000 miles.

1 month from the time I bought it I noticed a problem when I went in reverse the whole truck shakes very badly. No every once in a while I will drive from a stop and the tranny will Clang into 2nd. I found that putting it in Low the tranny would shift into 2nd.. When it was not supposed to. This was after I had taken it to the dealer several times to have them look into it. After having to ride with the tech he said there is something wrong.. I said very sarcastically "Really" So they replaces a little motor in the tranny 1000 later and 1 month My tranny is doing the same thing. I am also having problems with my engine overheating. I have replaced the Thermostat (very poor location book calls for a 2 hour job! Wrong try 4-5 hours with all the correct tools) There has to be a way to recall these poor SUV's!

Regarding the downshifting or hard shifting issues people are having. We intermittently have this same problem and were told it is an electromechanical switch that is attached to the transmission that sends a signal to the computer to make the transmission Auto shift at the correct rev points. You can tell when this is happening when the shifter is in "D" and the dashboard indicator is in "L".

"Electromechanical switches" are not covered by even the extended warranty we purchased. Replacing this switch is around $350, but since it is intermittent, I have not had it replaced and just live with the problem for the past year. It only happens about 1-5x a month and has not happened for about 3 months now. I have a feeling it may be a wiring short and not the switch.

We also can't get the ignition key out and have to jiggle the shifter switch, so it seems the switch does relay the "Park" message to the ignition switch either. I think these problems are inter-related. Neither of these problems really bothers me that much, but they drive me wife crazy.

We now just lock all the doors with the key-less entry fob. This actually make for faster getaways! and if someone steals it, I will personally thank them for taking this problem off my hands.

Mattstammina@yahoo.com.

I have a 1998 Honda Passport, that had Key problem and I put in a new lock. I think there is a recall on it (key Problem). Also, there are lot of recalls on the Honda, like the battery cable, alternator prolem, suspension problem e.t.c. I was having a loud thunking and clicking when turning and it did bug me. My son said it was the CV boots. I also had a tranny light, then it was reset and no problems since. I have 141,000 miles on it, do very little service and that thing is still going like a Toyota (except the gas bill is much higher). We used to drive toyotas into the ground, and they still wouldn't die. This Honda seems about the same. It's a pretty good vehicle even with all the bad - the only other thing I don't like is the way it takes corners, always taking them like it's going to rollover.,

For the person who's vehicle just died going down the road. Many problems could be the cause, but it turns out a common failure is in the quad driver circuit in the computer. Pretty complicated diagnosis, but anyone who can follow directions and use a multi meter could find the offensive sensor or wire within a few hours. Speaking from personal experience here. Had my Isuzu in the shop for 3 days with no results. Took a day off work and fixed it myself with directions I got from Autozone.

I have a 2000 honda passport with no problems till it hit 77000 miles. now my transmission is doing all kinds of crazy things chattering from 1st to 2nd slipping I kinda found the problem.. the trans is puuking oil its from a rubber plug on the side of the trans cost 2.85 & 1 snap ring well I changed it.the hard part was geting the trans fluid back in the trans I went to napa and got a gear oil removing pump kinda looks like a grease gun with no lever and pumped the oil in that way well all my problems are gone now shes driving back to normal now. well I hope this might help someone.

I am currently looking to purchase a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Ls. The dealer is asking $10,800.00. I am not sure how reliable Isuzu's are and I am slightly nervous purchasing a car I know nothing about. It is the two wheel drive model and I am also concerned about how it would handle in snowy conditions. Another concern I have is gas mileage. I have heard that these Sport Utility Vehicles are gas hogs. If anyone who owns, or has owned a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo can post any insight for me, it would be greatly appreciated.

I have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo with 42,000 miles on it and I love my truck, but it gives me so many maintenance problems.

The First time my C.E. light came on, it was a loose hose that was covered by my warranty. The next time it came on, oil leaked on to my back brakes. This too was covered by warranty. Now my C.E. light comes on and my gas light flashes... but I have a half tank of gas.

This truck is nice, but I wish I never bought it.

MGonzales

Houston, TX.

My husband bought his 2000 Rodeo new, and it has ALWAYS been a problem. Since he is out of town I have inherited the never ending problem. The Check Engine light always comes on. Just took it to the dealer again last week for repair, and it came back on as I left the parking lot! We also had the engine die on us on the highway. It was a fuse shortage. Just took it in for the ABS recall, because ABS light is always on. They fix it, and say the light is still on because "other issues" come up. They are not specific and I feel ripped off. This comes off lease in 11 months, if my husband buys it I will be forced to either file for divorce, bankruptcy or both. This truck is a piece of Junk and I would strongly advise against buying one.

Just like others my 2000 passport 4wd transmission needs to be replaced with only 40000 miles on it. Wonder how they last over 100000 miles.

I bought my 2001 rodeo used with 39,000 on it. it is a ls model. the transmission shifts fine until I come to a stop and then go again it seems to slam into gear hard. I took it and they replaced the rear drive shaft seal. it worked perfect for another 8,000 miles and now the problem is back again.