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At 23 miles, my transmission started to drag when changing gears.
At 20,000+ my check engine light came on due to a defective part of which I do not immediately recall the part name.
At 70,000 miles my check engine light came on for a gas sensor. And the check engine light continuously comes on from time to time.
Ride is rough and driver seat is very uncomfortable. Continue to make noise from the rear end.
Gas light now comes on once the gas needle goes past a half tank, the needle will move all the way to the empty mark and return back and forth to the one fourth mark until I fill the tank completely with gas.
The problem with your fuel gauge is a problem most likely with your fuel sender. It's a relatively inexpensive part, but labor is about 400 dollars, because they have to evacuate the fuel tank, take it out, etc.
I have the same issue (s) with my 1999 rodeo. 1 qt every 800 miles or so... Fuel gauge issue... Check Engine... I will never own another...
My 99 Rodeo has the fuel meter problem too. The pointer just wave back and forth so you never know if you still have enough gas.
My 2001 rodeo has the same problem... gas light blinks, but I have a half tank of gas and the meter goes to E. I hate this truck and I will never buy another. M Gonzales.
I have a 1998 Rodeo that has been recalled at least 5 times. Now the gas gauge is gone crazy and engine light is always on. Today it failed smog even though it passed all emissions - it was the engine light that's been on for 2 years now. I hate this truck - it rides rough. Never Isuzu again.
Gas Gauge Doesn't Work!!! Just like everyone else!! We need a recall on this!!
1999 Isuzu Rodeo, my first new car, I should have saved my money. I am currently replacing an engine due to the car burning oil. Several mechanics gave their opinions and said I would have never seen the oil leak. I've had several problems with the motor for the windshield wipers, most of the time my back wiper does not function. Also, my gas tank light flickers off and on for no reason.
Bottom line, Isuzu needs to step up to the plate and fix their mistake. To anyone and everyone DO NOT waste your time or money with any type of vehicle made by Isuzu.
I own a 1999 isuzu rodeo and have nothing, but excellent results with this vehicle. i am a technician and so I expect little things now and then. the fuel tank sending unit started to read improper fuel level in tank so I had to replace the whole module assembly. this was expensive, other that that a new timing belt, water pump and change the oil every 3,000 miles-its been a great car. a word of advice from someone who knows these cars-they like maintenance! do not skimp on it!do it right-if your have the capabilities to do it yourself or pay a qualified technician. my wife drives our rodeo 75 miles a day! I just replaced the original front brakes at 95,000 miles-true story-i maintain this car very much-it now has just shy of 100,000 miles and its been a great vehicle. my hat off to isuzu, i would quite easily by another!!
My car has the same problem: 99 ISUZU RODEO and also my best friend has the exact same year with the same problem the gas gauge doesn't read. However, my dad owned the older model to this and was quite happy, hence my choice to get this one, however, quickly considering getting a XTERRA. Otherwise, the vehicle seems great. Maintenance is mandatory, it may cost a $100 bucks every 10K Miles, but its worth it, after all it is a mandmade machine.
I have a 99. I have the gas gauge problem too. It was used and didn't come with a manual. I did research and the internet say it comes with a 21 gal tank. Anybody know what the 99 Rodeo LS tank capacity really is? I get to about 190 miles and the light comes on. Yesterday was the first time I actually out 16.5 gallons in, because I don't want to run out of gas. I fill up at 270 miles. But math says I should get 330 a tank. Any thoughts.
I have a 2000 Rodeo LS. I bought the car used with 40,000 miles and have had very little problems. It now has twice that mileage and still runs like a champ. As long as you do maintenance on the machine there really is no reason a person should have too many problems. I am satisfied with Isuzu and will probably buy another one in the future.
I too bought my 1999 Rodeo LS new and had hardly any problems with it until the gas gauge broke and in between the recommended oil change of every 5K miles it ran completely out of oil threw a rod and now my teenage daughter is out of a car. We have always changed the oil every 3K to 5K miles and sometimes it would be 1 quart low, but never did it use 5 quartz of oil in between oil changes until today... too bad we all have the same problems with this vehicle.
I have a 1999 rodeo. My truck just failed emissions due to my check engine light coming on. My gas hand does not work and just moves back and forth. I fill up around 360 miles. I went to get my check engine codes read and it came up with two, the cam shaft sensor and the ignition knock sensor. I don't feel as though I should have these major problems with a vehicle made in 1999. I would not make another purchase on an Isuzu.
I purchased a 1999 Rodeo 2 years ago. I was then sent the 'Coil Integrated Module' recall. I called all Isuzu dealers up to 50 miles away and they told me it would be 6-9 months before the part is off of back order. Then they said they would need to keep my car for 2 days! This part takes a maximum of 1 hour to install. No problem. I just went without the part.
I also have the 'Check Engine' light problem, but mine comes on and goes off at will. (Usually 3 days to a week in between.) I was told it was the spark/ignition knock sensor and/or the camshaft sensor. No problem I just disconnect the battery cable when I need to inspect it if the light happens to be on at the time.
Alas, I too am a victim of the dreaded fuel sensor malfunction. I have written to Isuzu's recall department and informed them of this after reading about hundreds more people having the same problem. It will flash even after fill up. Groovy.
Oil is the last problem. It burns oil like no tomorrow. I added a total of 4 quarts in the last month! I can't find the leak or point of origin. My dad is a mechanic and he also could not find the problem in question.
All told, if this car makes to the payoff date, then, great. If not, I will not have another Isuzu...ever!
I bought a 99 Rodeo at 48K and now have 65K miles. It is an automatic and starting to shift hard. I can't check the transmission fluid or do anything myself b/c it is sealed - it must be done by a dealer.
Timing belt is starting to crack and I am told by Isuzu that it will cost $440 plus labor to install a new one even though I see the part online for $60.
By the way, I also have the fuel guage problem that everyone seems to have, which started malfunctioning at about 54K miles... bottom line, I will not own another Isuzu.