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Hello, I just happened to Google the problems that I have with my 1999 Rodeo LS. I am sorry, but happy to hear others have similar problems as I do. I have had the EGR replaced three times and the Check Engine light keeps turning off and on. My fuel gauge light has been flashing for at least 40,000 miles. I just put 100,000 miles on it. When I drive through a deep puddle, my brakes seem like they skip or pop when I brake. I have had the shocks replaced and the back brakes replaced. I had to have the ignition replaced because I couldn't get my key out. Now I have a key for the ignition and a different one for the door. The next irritation is that I have to lift up the shift control to try to get the car into reverse. Some times by lifting it up a bit, it engages readily and other times I must sit and play with it for five to ten minutes. I bought my car brand new and took it back for three recalls. I thought I was alone with all these issues. I would really like a response to the auto transmission not engaging without lifting it. I think it is somehow connected to the ignition not letting me get the key out. I mentioned that to the mechanic, but he said it wasn't connected. I can hear something when I try to get it into reverse like something is not lined up correctly.
To all the owners of Rodeos. These cars are the biggest pieces of crap... I've got a 98 and theres just too many problems to list. I get no oil pressure at start up, engine light on always, no rear wiper, ABS went to hell so I just pulled the fuse... stops a lot sooner now!
Rattling, squeaking, ball joints bad, water pump went bad etc etc etc etc. Oh and it's only 130,000 miles.
All I ever owned was Hondas, so what the hell was I thinking buying this!!! And some how mine has the 2.2l Opel motor... so I have to order everything for it.
Word of advice if your rodeo is still running sell it before its to late lol.
Had my 1999 Rodeo LS 2WD for about 4 years. Only had a couple major problems; I guess I have been lucky.
First it was the head gasket cover on the engine, $250. Better idling after that.
Then it was the ERG valve, $500 with parts and dealer repair, then at the same time the ABS light was on, so I couldn't pass inspection, so another $500 later they replaced a harness and a module.
Oh yeah, then a few hundred for a front ball joint.
In all I am happy hearing that someone else gets 330 miles on a full tank. And that I have the same problems.
I'm definitely going electric or hybrid I should say next.. don't really need too space as I thought since I travel less now with gas prices, so will UHAUL it now and run this car into the ground, no way to get the money invested back. 135,000 miles.
I finally feel vindicated on my feelings about my 99 Isuzu Rodeo! I have owned Toyota's my entire life, went to the Isuzu...NEVER AGAIN! To join the band wagon, my fuel gauge has been broken for quite sometime. (I can't believe how prevalent this problem is and there has been no recall!) I only have 73,000 miles on my car, YET, I've replaced the radiator TWICE along with the head gasket. As of this week, the front axles along with rack and pinnon are being repaired! I drive 8 miles round trip for work and have never taken it out 4 wheeling!
I think a petition needs to be started regarding the fuel gauge issues. And I agree with the one person who believed that Isuzu should have FREE EMERGENCY ROAD SIDE SERVICE!!
I bought my 2000 Rodeo in Feb of 08 and I have had nothing but problems since purchase. The dealer that I bought it from fixed the fuel gauge problem before I bought it, soon after I drove off the lot it needed a new transmission. Not long after that it wouldn't stay running, I forget what was fixed because at this point I was upset that they had my car more than I did. I am also still making monthly payments for this car and still owe 5,000 on it.
About 3 weeks ago my car started taking off roughly and eventually wouldn't even move from the spot. It cost be $300 for them to fix a $10 part on the outside of my transmission (that was just fixed a few months back) not even two weeks after I got the car back, did the car die on the thruway on Christmas day. My car is more than 45 minutes! They told me it was my fuel pump. They replaced it and it cost me almost $600, I get all the way there to pick it up and it won't start again! The next day they fix it again saying it was a bad part. I get there again and it won't start! I am seriously so fed up with this car, I cannot afford my monthly payments along with the monthly fee's to fix the thing.
I also have ABS problems and it does suck oil like crazy. I have replaced the ignition switch also couldn't get my key out. I love the look of my car and the 4wd in upstate New York, but it is driving me nuts!
I have a 1999 Rodeo LS, and I have the same problems like everyone else; that fuel pump, and the misfire in the #6. What is Isuzu going to do about the problem that everybody is having??? Isn't there anything they can do?
I have a 98 Rodeo LS V6. I have to turn the key on for 6 beeps (seconds) before cranking. I assume to let the fuel pump build up pressure. And yes my fuel gauge is almost worthless. It will rise up to normal right after starting and then fade to empty. I fuel up between 250 and 300 on the odometer. I was told that the fuel gauge issue was related to the fuel pump issue. Who knows. I find it funny to see a guy in a similar year vehicle in town who has a gas tank strapped to his roof.
Now my engine has a terrible whine. Revving speeds up the whine. Any ideas, belts? Alternator?
I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS, I bought it used a few months ago, at that time, vehicle appeared to be in good sound condition. All I have to say is I wished I would have found this site before I bought it. My Rodeo is falling apart one piece at a time. Fix one thing, it seems to trigger something else to go bad. My advice if you are reading this, DONT BUY A RODEO!!! NEWER, or USED
I just bought a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4. It seems to be OK for now. I do have the problem with the gas gauge and also the check engine light I bought it for 1700 cash. I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old, and it seemed like the perfect car for me. Does anyone have some advice. Should I take my chances with it or should I sell it? What should I do??? Thankx.
This comment is to the last one. If your Rodeo is running good, don't worry about it!!! My friend has a 2000 Rodeo and the only thing she's had a problem with is the gas gauge!!! And it runs good and looks like new. I think some of you bought lemons and didn't know at the time...
I own a 1999 Rodeo bought it new. It's been a good car except the fuel sender light broke right away. About 55,000 miles it started shifting hard. Sometimes every gear accelerating and decelerating, but not all the time. Months will go by and it shifts perfect, then out of the blue it acts up. I've had it in for servicing several times. They can't find anything wrong. It NEVER happens when the mechanic drives it.
Does anyone have this problem? It sounds scary. I have 112,000 miles on it now.
I have a 99 Isuzu Rodeo LSE, and have had it for 8 years. I have 165000 miles on it and wouldn't trade it for anything. It has been a great truck.
The only problem was the ABS; I pulled the fuse and the dash bulb problem fixed enough for me. I'm about to change ball joints, but the truck is 10 years old, so it's only normal to have wear. I must have got a lucky well made version of the Rodeo; it burns a lot of oil, but as long as I check it, no problems. I wish they still made the Rodeo so I could buy a new one.
I have had 3 of the early versions of this car, and when I needed a cheap winter/beater, I bought this 98 Rodeo.
Man, I see that a lot of people are having problems. I have the gas gauge problem, so I repaired that, only to have the fuel pump go out within two weeks of the sending unit repair.
Fortunately, I am doing the work myself, but I can see how frustrating this must be for people who do not do their own repairs.
The 92-97 versions of these totally rock, and are very solid, stable units. If you like the vehicles capabilities, but are having trouble with these 2nd generation versions, look into an older one. Chances are, you'll be impressed with the reliability.
I have a 1995 rodeo, four wheel drive standard transmission with 195,000 on the clock. Total maintenance replacement parts are one rear wheel seal, clutch, brakes and water pump.
ABS went out several year ago but it was never designed to work in four wheel drive so I just disconnected it. Gas gauge is just starting to get flaky. Paint is peeling badly.
Oil consumption has been steady at 1500 miles per quart.
Vehicle has been driven in deep snow, rough roads, paved roads and everything else that would to a vehicle that is used for fishing, hunting, wood gathering, vacations and everyday use.
I have a 98 Isuzu Rodeo, and I too have the same issues as many of the comments here..
My biggest problem is the hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd while accelerating, and from 3rd to 2nd while slowing down.. Once in awhile it will be from 1st to 2nd. It is an automatic and I know when I will have the problem because when I turn the car on.. if the P (park) light doesn't light up, then I know I will have the problem.. It's is like it is confused what gear it is in.
When I go to neutral, it revs higher and then when I put it in drive, the light will move around to reverse or 2nd or 3rd and then back to the D.. and then the shift problem will happen. But if I turn the car on and the P lights up.. then my car will run smoothly.. any ideas?
I saw someone on here say maybe the sensor needs cleaning..
I also have the problem with the brakes not working when you hit a bump in the road while trying to stop. My fiance has this same 98 Rodeo and it also has that problem. He also has the gas gauge problem and I do not as of yet. Though I have the back wiper problem and he does not.
I think the brake thing is very dangerous and the shifting thing is scary, maybe if there are enough of us, there is something we can do to make Isuzu deal with these obvious should-be recalls..