2001 Isuzu Rodeo review from North America
"Will look for other fun vehicles from other manufacturers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At thirty thousand miles the engine began to run rough. The check engine light came on at thirty five thousand miles. The heater stopped functioning at seventy thousand miles and it began over heating at one hundred thousand miles. All new cars that I have owned have gone over 100,000 miles without any major problems. I like the look of the car and it's fun to drive with the top off but the quality seems to be lacking.
Minor problems are plastic seat bold covers came loose and were lost. One speaker sounds gargled. Radio night light does not work. Bar ties from the rag top became unglued. Stitching ripped on left corner window. Cheap plastic scratches easily. Clock back light still comes on and off when it wants to. Driver side lever to recline seat fell off.
General comments?
Good looking car.
Fun to drive.
Poor materials or workmanship resulting in many problems.
I bought the four cylinder standard transmission model so it's inexpensive to operate compared to other S.U.V.'s.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda del Sol |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2008 |