1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"Many weird and ghostly symptoms that come and go!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tranny leak x3,radiator smell with no leak, 3 sets of tires, 2 full sets of brakes (rears from dealer prior to purchase related to 1st tranny leak- pads wore out related to fluid on them), CD changer has eaten 4 CDs and won't give them back, no light on clock, no gas guage since 50Kish, check engine light since about 50K as well-it is most alarming when it goes OFF! Window buttons don't work- most recently, yesterday, it became stuck in the down position and won't come up! It actually is a convenience since the drivers door handle stopped working from the outside a few months ago- now instead of reaching across from the passengers side, I can reach in through the open window!It's cold in MA in December! Air spoiler thingy over rear window became loose (lost 2 nuts) and made a horrible squeaky noise until I figured that out! Shake, shimmy and roll over bumps and corners. Scary ride at this point. I was hoping for another year with 'my Joe', I will miss him, but it's time he goes to hospice care- comfort care only- no heroic measures planned here. I just hope that the dealership around the corner runs the "push, pull or tow it in" trade in deal SOON! How do I get the window up so I don't freeze? I don't care about using it- I can deal with it being stationary.
General comments?
Guess it gave me a good run.
Never stuck in the snow.
Interior is just roomy enough with ease of parking a "girly" SUV.
Cargo area is big enough for 2 large trash cans+ for dump runs.
Way too loose on street bumps-pot holes hurt!
My mechanic says " I'll tell you what to do about the window- run across the street to Toyota..."
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th December, 2007 |

