1992 Isuzu Rodeo review from North America
"Not worth the cost..."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust manifold cracked in half at the engine block. Broken bolts all over the exhaust system.
Rear wheel seals on both rear wheels started leaking about 80,000 miles...
Borgwarner transmission "whines".
Starter went out about same time.
replaced the clutch, also about the same time.
General comments?
It's been a good truck overall. It's very low on power though. Trying to pull a single axle trailer on the highway empty. You have to keep it to the floor to keep 70mph... and if you have the two wheel drive... DON'T EVER TAKE IT OFFROAD! You will get stuck!
The one thing I have liked about it the most... it's easy to work on yourself... all right on top, straight forward.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great car for the price |
| Excellent car. Tough and reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 44000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2000 |