1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"Shoulda bought a Honda"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have also had problems with my Rodeo.
Damned engine light came on, & around the same time, the engine idle shot up high (around 2500 rpm), the transmission was clunky, & my ABS started locking up (BAD). Turns out it cost me around $500 to have the throttle position sensor & mass airflow sensors replaced, & that seems to have fixed those problems.
I DO have problems with the darned thins eating oil like candy (burns between 2~3 quarts every 3,000 miles), & the engine knocks like a champ at times. What a piece of junk!
General comments?
This truck runs great otherwise, but sucks gas and oil like a mutant Hoover vaccumm cleaner.
If any other people have had the problems above, could be your TPS, &/or MAFS. Anyway, keep me posted on any possible class action lawsuits - mimmowfish@yahoo.com.
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  | Started out good, but going downhill fast |
| Not a dependable vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L GAs Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2008 |