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issuzu Rodeo 2001
by bbrown55
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Aug 06, 2009 (4:46 am)
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Well, I contact Isuzu in California and was told it was not a "big problem" and that i was virtually the only complaint they had about frame rust and rot. We were told the car (2001) was totalled with 80,000 miles on it. So, we did have it fixed as the insurance told us it was not there problem and Isuzu told us it was not there problem and we owed $ on this car. It looks brand new....
Any ideas??/
Bbrown55
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Re: rotted frame [marinaky]
by jonjag
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Aug 07, 2009 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: marinaky (Jul 26, 2009 12:57 pm)
I just got my 2001 Honda Passport inspected today. Great news it passed inspection with needing nothing done to it. BUT I was in shock when my mechanic told me that the vehicle has a bad corrosion problem with the frame and it will pass for now but come next inspection it will most likely need some replacement welding done to it and down the road it will just get worse. I couldn't believe it...it has only 58,000 miles on it! I was wondering, should I still file a complaint even though nothing has broke on the frame yet? -Jon
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- #26 of 80
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Re: issuzu Rodeo 2001 [bbrown55]
by howardru
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Aug 10, 2009 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: bbrown55 (Aug 06, 2009 4:46 am)
That is a bunch of BS!
I made the same call when my Axiom rusted through almost 2 months ago and he said, he never heard of it. Maybe this guy didn't but I even gave him the NTSB open report referencing this problem and he said he never heard of that either.
Plausible deniability is their modus operandi. I even called out the NTSB open investigation into the problem and the guy told me the same thing....that he never heard of that. Isuzu is claiming ignorance but they'll be paying the price soon enough.
At least I got mine totalled and got a bit of money.
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Re: rotted frame [jonjag]
by howardru
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Aug 10, 2009 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: jonjag (Aug 07, 2009 12:18 pm)
Dude, you are riding a death trap.
The car will be totalled once it rusts through. File a complant with the NTSB (see my earlier posts on the PE Action #.). File a complaint with Isuzu north America.....and finally....ditch the car in the Cash for Clunkers program because you'll be buying a new car soon enough...
You've been warned!
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Re: rotted frame [jonjag]
by marinaky
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Aug 10, 2009 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: jonjag (Aug 07, 2009 12:18 pm)
Follow my earlier posts and use the letter from Derek Rinehardt and file a complaint with him. I sent my info certified, photos and all info and even posts off of the internet showing how many people are having this issue. And it is a big issue. I haven't contacted Honda lately, but I am sure that they and Isuzu are getting hot under the collar about this. Others on this website have just copied and pasted the letter or you can print it off and fill it out and send it to him. Make sure you include photos if you have them.
Cash for clunkers would be a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, after owning and insuring for 11 years, we dropped the insurance on the passport 4 months ago, so we are screwed in that department. I wasn't comfortable driving it, even though the frame was welded, so we parked it, I'm driving my husband's car and he is driving a Tercel. Talk about SOL. Hopefully the recall will come through with something good for all of us involved in this matter.
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Re: frame rust-broken frame [howardru]
by moz2
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Aug 18, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: howardru (Jun 22, 2009 5:07 am)
I just came on to edmunds in hope to find that I wasnt the only one who had a mint 2001 Isuzu rodeo sport that in an instant was totaled due to a rotted frame the right rear wheel control rotted right away from my car on route8 highway luckily I made it to shoulder then to shop to get the disappointing news That you get 9 yrs from your new car!!! Looking to see what kind of actions to take? Any input would be greatlly appreciated.
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Re: frame rust-broken frame [moz2]
by bbrown55
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Aug 18, 2009 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: moz2 (Aug 18, 2009 4:49 pm)
Follow the link to the above situation - and speak with Derek Rinehardt at the National Transportation Bureau ASAP. Send a letter to ISUZU at the California address, call them at the California address (be sure to cc both ISUZU and the NTSB - FAX a copy and send a copy certified mail. I spoke with Mr. Rinehardt last week - TAKE PICTURES - LOTS of PICTURES OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR - get statements from the professional who diagnosed the situation. The more materials on this issue THE BETTER! We had pictures and letters from the person who did the welding - we still owed a large sum of money on this car and had to have it repaired.....NIGHTMARE situaiton. But they are working on it and the more people who are pro active and help out - the quicker this will reach recall or resolution status - PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS PROBLEM - or assume the loss - it may take a while - but I Believe what he told me and I think that with pressure from the NTSB and the public - it will be a positive result,.
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Re: frame rust-broken frame [moz2]
by howardru
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Aug 19, 2009 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: moz2 (Aug 18, 2009 4:49 pm)
GO back and read my messages about this same problem 2 months ago.
Perhaps you can get your car "totaled" if you follow my guidance. Look in this forum and the Axiom Forum (which uses the same frame).
Follow the last instructions for compiling info and filing a complaint with NHSTA etc...
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Re: frame rust-broken frame [moz2]
by howardru
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Aug 19, 2009 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: moz2 (Aug 18, 2009 4:49 pm)
Here is my guidance and what worked for me...
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e3b5f/164#MSG164
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Re: frame rust-broken frame [howardru]
by gurlzylla
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Aug 24, 2009 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: howardru (Aug 19, 2009 5:00 pm)
What you are suggesting in your post is insurance fraud! No thanks- I'll stick with reporting the defect to NHTSA and keeping my nose clean.
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