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Isuzu • Engine failure • Timing belt • ABS failure • Other problems ---- • Isuzu Surrenders; Will Leave U.S. • Isuzu Fading to Black?

max of marana, AZ November 4, 2009

Regarding 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Vin # 4S2DM58W914321528. My wife Elizabeth and I purchased this vehicle on 02/15/2001. We are the original owners . We used an auto broker called Arizona Auto Savings, who obtained this new vehicle from Chapman Chevrolet in Tempe, Az. This vehicle carries a 10 yr/ 120,000 mile drive train warranty for the original owner of the vehicle. The transmission failed last week. The vehicle has less than 120,000 miles on it and it is less than 10 years old.

Isuzu Motors America now claims that we are not the original owners of the vehicle and are as a result, they are denying our claim for the failed transmission. I am dealing with Clode at Isuzu Motors America. The Isuzu Motor America case number for our file is 09306004.

Clode has indicated that the only proof that he will accept of my being the original owner is the "Retail Installment Contract". I do not have a copy of this contract and I'm not sure that I was ever given one. I contacted Pima Federal Credit Union, the institution where I initially financed this vehicle and they indicated that they have destroyed all records that are over 6 years old. I'm told that Chapman Automotive failed to file a "Retail Delivery Report". This may have contributed to the problem. Arizona Auto Savings is under new ownership since we made this purchase and I was informed that all of the records from 2001 have been destroyed. The new owner of Arizona Auto Savings is Rich K.

In attempt to prove to Isuzu Motors America that I am indeed the original owner of this vehicle, I have shown Isuzu my original vehicle order sheet from Arizona Auto Savings and my original temporary registration. In addition, Arizona Auto Savings helped provide me with the certificate of orgin for this vehicle that clearly shows that Chapman Chevrolet was the first title holder, Arizona Auto Savings was the 2nd title holder and that [a couple] l were the first to hold title and registration for this vehicle. This proof of original ownership is accompanied by a letter from Rich K. in which he is quoted as saying, "the document trail clearly indicates that you are the first registered owner of this vehicle."

I truly believe that my wife and I have done more than enough to prove to Isuzu Motors America that we are indeed the original owners. Isuzu Motors America is denying the warranty claim because 2 auto sales organizations held title only to this vehicle before it was ever actually sold to a consumer. This clearly is an attempt on their part to defraud the first original registered owner of their warranty rights. Isuzu Motors America is trying to avoid their responsibility to me and my wife, the original owners of this vehicle. I find their actions deplorable.

I'm asking for Isuzu Motors America to do the right thing and to simply and promptly honor their 10 year / 120,000 mile "limited drive train warranty" to me and my wife and to make sure they don't take advantage of others in the future. -198.00 in towing bills. - approximately 150. for 1 week of rental car. - approximately 2000.00 for a rebuilt transmission -or 6200 for a brand new transmission. I have all the documents availble to fax or email that show of my original ownership. Let me know & I'll be happy to share them.

James of Sewell, NJ October 20, 2009

We were driving our tropper when all the sudden the oil light came on and we heard a banging from under the hood.hut it down and had it towed. To our shock (we kept great maintainace on the vechicle) the engine went. Just like that not a drop of oil in the pan. I'M SICK.. I think Isuzzi knew of this problem but they didnt think it was bad enough to call for a recall. Thats why they are no longer in business. Take the money and run!!

billy of rome, GA July 2, 2009

we have a 1999 isuzu rodeo we have gotton over 100,000 miles on this suv however its only becouse i stick 3 quarts of oil in it every week 1/2 and no leaks wonted a new motor however no one has one. no leaks not smoking wheres the oil going?

Mary of Bayonne, NJ March 24, 2009

Mary of Bayonne NJ (03/24/09)
My local mechanic said the problem with my car should be under warranty and go to the nearest Isuzu shop. Isuzu went out of business. I was told the nearest shop was Hillside, NJ. Isuzu towed it on 2/23/09. On 3/20/09 I asked to have it towed to Wayne becasue the hillside auto mall kept saying the part was on back order. Isuzu said it was not.I found out Hillside would be changing hands 3/23/09. They never had any intentions of fixing my car because they had problems. They finally said the part was on hold until they forwarded COD.I asked Isuzu to pay for the tow TO Wayne,NJ and they told me I was only entittled to 1 tow. They contracted Hillside. I should not have had to go thru my allstate and pay 25.00 out of pocket for a tow or be without my vehicle for almost 1 month.

I am on disability and not having my car cost me hardship. I had to cancel my doctor, physical therapy and lawyer app'ts.I had to pay to have groceries delivered and was unable to get around. I now have to pay to get to Wayne, Nj to pick up my car. Wayne said there was nothing wrong and I probably got a bad batch of gas. Hillside was going to charge me 1,400.00 for the main harness wiring. I could not pay my bills anticipating this large debt.Wayne, NJ had my car back to me in 3 1/2 days only because I asked for basic work (seeing as it was in the shop).

Majid of Tinley Park, IL March 7, 2009

Majid of Tinley Park IL (03/07/09)
1999 isuzu engine blew up with 60.000 miles its a lemon

it cost more to fix then its worth

Joe of Randolph, NJ February 19, 2009

Joe of Randolph NJ (02/19/09)
1999 trooper 3.5L V6 blown motor at 89,000 miles

6k+ repair

Daneta of Portsmouth, VA February 6, 2009

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