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Isuzu Rodeo Frame Rust

435 messages,  Last post on Apr 30, 2013 at 7:02 PM

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#426 of 435 Re: Anyone else hear about this? [punkguy1978] by smmenni

Jun 04, 2012 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: punkguy1978 (Jan 08, 2011 8:27 pm)
I own an unrepairable 98 isuzu rodeo with a completely rusted out frame, i called the number on the recall website and was informed they would do nothing at all for me because the recall expired in december. What is this buyback option, i was not informed of that of course. Is there a number i can call to get some satisfaction from this company rather than just getting shrugged off by some customer service rep. who doesn't even care or try to help??

#427 of 435 Re: Anyone else hear about this? [marinaky] by maddashell

Jun 04, 2012 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: marinaky (Jan 09, 2011 9:16 am)
i got the same response when i called them last week i have contacted the national highway traffic safety adminastration and filed a complaint, this is a safety recall that should have never expired, i also contacted my local media outlet and will be informing all people out there that this recall expired, (atleast in Cincinnati Ohio) good luck hope you can get satisfaction, what I think we (as owners of these vehicles) need to do is file a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against isuzu and drive them totally out of business, not that it will, but atleast try,once again good luck

#428 of 435 Re: NHTSA Letter [marinaky] by maddashell

Jun 04, 2012 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: marinaky (May 31, 2012 7:16 am)
we bought it in june of 2011 we had no idea it was under recall i was a mechanic for 20 years and retired never had any idea how dangerous this actually was, it is still in my driveway, i am to the point i want to contact an attorney(my daughter will be an attorney in 2 more years) i am sooo frustrated i am beside myself. we never received a recall notice, I have egg on my face because I was a mechanic and should have checked it out further before purchacing this toilet. FOOL ME ONCE.........

#429 of 435 Re: Anyone else hear about this? [maddashell] by marinaky

Jun 08, 2012 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: maddashell (Jun 04, 2012 2:25 pm)
actually, Isuzu is out of business. We never could get a class action law suit together. I wonder why you didn't get a recall notice by mail? Only thing to do now is what you are doing. Good luck with everything. I certainly don't want to be back there again, and do not envy what you are going through or facing at this point. There is also a facebook page if you are on facebook. "Recall Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport", you might be able to get some info from them also. If you go back through the posts on Edmunds (who has been so good to us to allow us to post on their forum for several years concerning this matter), you might get some info needed too.

#430 of 435 Re: NHTSA Letter [maddashell] by marinaky

Jun 08, 2012 (2:19 pm)

Replying to: maddashell (Jun 04, 2012 2:36 pm)
If you bought it last year, the recall was sent to the previous owner in October-December, 2010. Did you have a carfax done on it prior to purchasing the vehicle? The recall would have shown up, even if it was private or a dealer owned vehicle, on the carfax. Not sure if you can go back on the dealer (if you bought it from a dealer) since it is a serious life-threatening recall that should have been addressed prior to being sold.

#431 of 435 Re: rusted isuzu frames [dwester8] by maddashell

Aug 02, 2012 (6:16 am)

Replying to: dwester8 (May 09, 2012 2:25 pm)
Isuzu finally recalled your vehicle , Take my word foir it get it too them ASAP or it will expire .

#432 of 435 Isuzu Bought My 01 Rodeo by rustyisuzu01

Sep 16, 2012 (6:52 pm)

My 01 had severe rust throughout the frame where the vehicle was unsafe to drive. We took it to the local dealer to have it inspected and at 1st Isuzu said they were going to perform the recall on the rear frame and didn't plan on doing anything about the rest of the rust. Eventually they gave in and decided to purchase my rodeo for an insulting $2,250. I felt I had no choice but to accept since it wasn't drivable and decided to cut my losses. There were at least 3 other Rodeo at the dealer so my assumption is they are buying back the cars but naturally not at a fair value.

#433 of 435 Re: NHTSA Letter [marinaky] by craneswork

Nov 22, 2012 (7:51 am)

Replying to: marinaky (Jun 08, 2012 2:19 pm)
In September of 2012 I traded an individule a Jeep for his 99 rodeo. when I took it in for a oil change my mechenic said the frame was rusted so bad he felt it unsafe to drive. Now I need help with a recall I here one was issued, and it's not safe to drive. What can I do?

#434 of 435 Re: NHTSA Letter [marinaky] by angrymanny

Apr 19, 2013 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: marinaky (Jul 27, 2009 6:58 pm)
I have owned and faithfully maintained my Rodeo for the last 12 years. Other than the expected issues with an aging vehicle, the rodeo is sound and in excellent running order. Yet, after examining the rodeo's recall issue, I am now told that it is unrepairable. Really! Well Isuzu has NOT heard the last from me as well as anyone else I can convince to never buy another vehicle from this NON CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented company! I am left to pay my own rental expense for a replacement vehicle while I resolve this issue. BUYERS BEWARE!!! DO NOT BUY A VEHICLE FROM THIS COMPANY!

#435 of 435 SO FAR SO GOOD by steevo84

Apr 30, 2013 (7:02 pm)

i have been reading this forum for about a week now after i bought an absolutely immaculate 2001 silver Rodeo LS 4x4 v6, i knew the problem existed through my research prior to buying the car, i got it for a song and took a gamble on it being repairable, i had originally planned to take it to a welder/fabricator to have the lower links reinforced thinking the recall had expired or whatever it was to late etc... yesterday i called Isuzu CR office and they said my car was still an open recall, today they sent a roll of wrecker to pick it up and take it 70 miles to indianapolis, the closest ex-isuzu dealership still certified to do the work, i got a call tonight saying that it was repairable and i should get it back next week, i plan to have all the necessary maintenance done while its there, so this worked out very well so far and im keeping my fingers crossed..B.T.W the car just turned 100k miles

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