1996 Isuzu Rodeo
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Isuzu Rodeo. Newest first.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Owner complaints
97 complaints17 involved a crash2 involved a fire12 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Electrical system
Takata recall inesperadamente SE activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un…
Takata recall inesperadamente SE activo la bolsa de aire del chofer quemando los brazos y la barriga de mi esposa , ella sintio un olor fuerte a cable quemado penso que venia del exterior y saco su cara hacia fuera , y casi en el instanta exploto la sbolsa yo sali corriendo y la vi llena de un polvo blanco y sus brazos quemados ,damos gracias a dios que tenia la cara por la ventana , de lo contrario LE huviese quemado el reostro ,el vehiculo estaba parado despues de dar riversa
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension
The frame of this vehicle IS rusted excessively and IS deemed by qualified mechanics as not roadworthy. all other parts of the vehicle work properly and the vehicle still looks great. *tr
- Structure › Body
Effective part: the 2 main frames are rust out and could break at anytime. we believe one of the reasons why the frames are deteriorating IS from salt during the winter. Do to the company bad framing. *Tr
- Structure
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo IS completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this IS a very large issue that isuzu IS having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame IS rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has…
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo IS completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this IS a very large issue that isuzu IS having. There are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame IS rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. My rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago. There IS absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles. Many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out. There are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust. Isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people. Isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002. The same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair. That IS absolutely ridiculous! There are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles. What? Why? That IS absolutely criminal! This recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which IS pretty much all of them. Not just years 1998-2002. My frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand. This should not be happening for easily another decade. Can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt. *kb
- Structure
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo IS completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this IS a very large issue that isuzu IS having. there are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame IS rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. my rodeo has…
The frame of my 1996 isuzu rodeo IS completely rusted out. When searching online, I found that this IS a very large issue that isuzu IS having. there are several other testimonials stating that their isuzu rodeo's frame IS rusted away, and they have less then 100,000 miles on it. my rodeo has 110,000 miles, but has probably been rusted out some time ago. there IS absolutely no reason that a frame to any manufactured vehicle should be rusted out around 100,000 miles. many, many other components to the car should be going bad well before the frame rots out. there are hundreds of thousands of other cars in the world that are literally decades older, and do not show nearly as much frame rust. isuzu used very low quality, non-resistant metal to make the frame, and it has already injured/killed many people. isuzu recognized there problem, and made a recall on the rodeo's for years 1998-2002. the same material was used in all rodeo's several years before 1998, however, they limited there recall to only 5 years to cut down exposure and costs of repair. that IS absolutely ridiculous! there are 1996 and 1997 rodeo's rotting out around 80,000 miles. what? why? that IS absolutely criminal! this recall should include all rodeo's that experience this same problem, which IS pretty much all of them. not just years 1998-2002. my frame has large holes in it, and can be broken by hand. this should not be happening for easily another decade. can something please be done about this, before more people get hurt. *kb
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Rear
TL* the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that excessive rust was building up under the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the year of the vehicle did not comply with the…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. the contact stated that excessive rust was building up under the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 10v436000 (suspension:rear) but the year of the vehicle did not comply with the recall. the contact believed that the manufacturer should extend the recall to later model vehicles as the failure was concurrent with the failure. 150,000. updated 9/16/11 *cn the consumer also stated the gas tank leaked due to the rusting of the vehicle. The gas tank supports rusted out and the frame was crumbling from the rust. the mechanic informed the consumer the vehicle was beyond repair. Updated 11/02/11
- Structure › Body
Hi, I own an isuzu rodeo s V6 (year 1996) and after having some problems with the fuel pump my mechanic alerted me about an advanced rusting deterioration on the structural frame of the car. Not only the body of the car IS rusted but the fuel line pipes as well. The break fluid pipe broke two…
Hi, I own an isuzu rodeo s V6 (year 1996) and after having some problems with the fuel pump my mechanic alerted me about an advanced rusting deterioration on the structural frame of the car. Not only the body of the car IS rusted but the fuel line pipes as well. The break fluid pipe broke two years ago due to rusting but fortunately I was able to stop the car by reducing gears. the rest of the car IS in great condition (mechanically, electrically, etc) and it IS a shame that in vital parts of the car isuzu used cheap/non-resistant material. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
I pressed on the gas pedal and the throttle cable didn't return to idle when I let off the pedal. The brakes would not stop the vehicle nor would pressing on gas pedal. Turning off the ignition IS the only way to stop acceleration. I drove out of control through two peoples yards before coming to this conclusion. *Tr
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision traveling 35 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 149,000.
- Suspension › Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The frame was corroded and covered with rust. After a routine maintenance check the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was corroded and covered with rust. The dealer was contacted and informed him that there was a recall but his year, make…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 isuzu rodeo. The frame was corroded and covered with rust. After a routine maintenance check the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was corroded and covered with rust. The dealer was contacted and informed him that there was a recall but his year, make and model vehicle was not included. The manufacturer confirmed that his year, make and model vehicle was not included in the recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 189,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame of my 1996 iszuz rodeo IS rusted away. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame IS rotted on 1996 isuzu rodeo completely rusted through , only 98,000 miles. *Tr
- Steering › Column
Completely rusted steering column failed (two pieces). Steering wheel complete mechanical disconnection from vehicle steering mechanism caused a life threatening condition. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
My egr valve on my 96 isuzu rodeo keeps going out. I have went to my local dealer and he said that in the last year he has sold over 100 egr valves for this vehicle and that they have not recalled them. I need to know why they have not recalled this do to it being an ongoing problem causing extremely bad gas use. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
Dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway the rpms revved as high as the gauge would allow. the vehicle accelerated and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. Was finally able to get the vehicle to slow down by depressing the brake pedal very hard. The contact drove the vehicle home…
Dt: the contact stated while traveling on the highway the rpms revved as high as the gauge would allow. the vehicle accelerated and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. Was finally able to get the vehicle to slow down by depressing the brake pedal very hard. The contact drove the vehicle home, checked the engine ,and discovered the rubber boot in the throttle body was melted. The boot was removed by the contact and this remedied the problem. *Ak updated 3/9/2006 - *nm
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
For the 2ND time the lugs & studs on the isuzu rodeo have either broken/cracked or stripped when a tire roation IS being preformed. Both times service representative manuelly tried to remove the lugs . And afterwards tried to tighten the lugs. As a result I have had to replace the entire rear axle…
For the 2ND time the lugs & studs on the isuzu rodeo have either broken/cracked or stripped when a tire roation IS being preformed. Both times service representative manuelly tried to remove the lugs . And afterwards tried to tighten the lugs. As a result I have had to replace the entire rear axle - since the studs are built from the inner side outward. Now with several lugs stripped again, I fear I will have to replace the axle again. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
My 1996 isuzu rodeo LS suffered approximately 30 drips per minute leak on top of my V6 engine, posing a potential explosion hazard. The leak was not found for over two months because the odor was only present while the truck was running. fuel was burning off the engine and possibly ignited twice…
My 1996 isuzu rodeo LS suffered approximately 30 drips per minute leak on top of my V6 engine, posing a potential explosion hazard. The leak was not found for over two months because the odor was only present while the truck was running. fuel was burning off the engine and possibly ignited twice when my wife noticed smoke and a strong unidentifyable odor. it was not until may 2 that I started the truck on my driveway, then popped the hood then I saw the fuel leaking onto the engine. the truck had been placed in the shop to repair oil leaks just the previous week, so the repair was thought to be complete. The fuel leak was attributed to a failed fuel pressure regulator whose housing ruptured causing the fuel leak. the part IS available. rosenthal isuzu ordered a new fuel pressure regulator and replaced the defective one.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 55 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the frontal passenger side tire tread separated, but the tire was still inflated. Consumer called road side assistance. Then, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that tire was not on recall. Bridgestone, firestone, dueler 684, p245/70r16, dot udr381. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
I have had to put three clutches in my 96 isuzu rodeo in only four years. Mechanics all report that original clutch design IS bad.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
My transmission light comes on and stay on and then it don't do it for a while and I have taken it to repair a number of times and it do not do it but when it IS on and you are driving it drive real good but when you stop it does not want to pull of like it IS in a strain and when I put it down in…
My transmission light comes on and stay on and then it don't do it for a while and I have taken it to repair a number of times and it do not do it but when it IS on and you are driving it drive real good but when you stop it does not want to pull of like it IS in a strain and when I put it down in low gear and pull off it drives good and I shift until I get it back in drive and it IS find until you stop a gain. and there was one occasion I stop and it rear up to take off by itself and when I put it in park it still did the same thing I had to cut it off to get control of it and then he started up again and has not as yet did a gain. the light will come on while you are driving and then then there are long period of time it will not come on at all and drive very good. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light · Unknown or other
Engine problems;losing power and making popping noises, when vehicle IS traveling from start to 75 mph vehicle stops, and engine shuts down everything, engine check light comes on wont turn off, ABS warning light comes on while vehicle IS driven stays on,problems started on or about oct 2002 and have not stopped,tried to contact dealer, dealer no longer exists.help.*ak
- Wheels
Lug nuts snap off everytime tires are removed for rotation. this IS not the mechanics fault. it IS a defect and isuzu should be paying for the replacements. I'm getting soaked everytime I take my car in for rotation of my tires, which should be free because I purchased the tires at the…
Lug nuts snap off everytime tires are removed for rotation. this IS not the mechanics fault. it IS a defect and isuzu should be paying for the replacements. I'm getting soaked everytime I take my car in for rotation of my tires, which should be free because I purchased the tires at the establishment. instead, I am getting charged $80-$100 everytime because the lug nuts break off and have to be replaced! based on what I see on this website, this IS a known problem and isuzu should be footing the bill for this. dt
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The vehicle tire stud IS too weak to come off and it desolved. the dealership IS aware of the problem. nlm
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 15 or more mph and neither air bags deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I am extremely disappointed with isuzu for building and then selling this obvious lemon as a vehicle to the public. how can people feel confident about spending that much money on a vehicle when it IS going to fall apart in that short of time. I really think that so much going wrong in one…
I am extremely disappointed with isuzu for building and then selling this obvious lemon as a vehicle to the public. how can people feel confident about spending that much money on a vehicle when it IS going to fall apart in that short of time. I really think that so much going wrong in one vehicle that there IS a manufacturing problem and that the company needs to do something about and the dealer should have never put it back out on the lot to be sold again. yes it was bought used but everyone of the car dealers we tried to trade it off to already new about the past history of the car, so was the consumer not informed because they just sell cars and don't care about the consumer. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 10001770Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 IS set in the powertrain control module (pcm).
- 10000816Transmission indicator light may be on and diagnostic trouble code p1870 IS set in the pcm (powertrain control module).
- 621394Some V6 models with transmission serial numbers 4754596 - 5831756 may experience leakage in the area of overfill plug and oil drain plug.
- 614135Some aftermarket tint installers may scratch the heating element (defroster lines) or etch the glass (start of the break area) during installation, from affixing aftermarket film tint material to the tailgate glass.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
- 604307Availability of supplemental information booklet for installing child safety seats.
- 603033Concerns with noise from the bell housing area.
- 602248Workshop manual corrections on fuel system electrical test driveability and emissions.
- 602081Some vehicles may experience a condition in which the rear brakes squeal / shudder as the vehicle IS backing up.
- 601440Workshop manual corrections on rodeo driveability and emissions.
- 54365Enhanced evaporative emission control system recommended special tools.
- 526571995.5-97 rodeo (uc) accessory center console stay breakage.
- 52654New dual air bag safety materials.
- 526531995.5 - 1997 rodeo (uc) instrument harness chafing/damage at steering reinforcement.
- 526521995.5 - 1996 rodeo (uc) front/rear doors do not lock with power lock button/keyless entry; doors lock manually with lock knob/key.
- 521901996-97 rodeo (uc) ABS warning light comes on while vehicle IS driven; ABS dtc 32 and/or 33 sets.
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