2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS V6

Summary:

It is a fairly good vehicle

Faults:

In 2006 I had the transmission rebuilt on my 2000 Rodeo, because it would not go over 40 mph. The fluid level seems to be okay.

Now I'm getting a jerking motion every time I accelerate or when I come to a complete stop.

I would like to know if there is something that can be done without having to rebuild the transmission again?

General Comments:

Besides having problems with the transmission, I'm very satisfied with the car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th July, 2007

2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 6 cylinder gas

Summary:

The Isuzu is a pile of trash after you put about 70,000 miles on it

Faults:

I bought a 2000 Isuzu, and it ran very, very good, so we decided to get our daughter one also.

After purchasing another one, we then started having all kinds of problems with both of them.

First of all our gas light went on all the time after the gauge went to 1/2 tank. We were told it was the sending unit.

After 70,000 miles on the first one we bought, the transmission blew out all the fluid, and we took it to a transmission place, and they charged $150.00 to repair it. 2 months later it happened again, and we had to have the transmission rebuilt ($2,300.00).

Well not only was that a problem, but the second Rodeo's transmission also went out, and it cost $2,300.00 more dollars. The second Rodeo's transmission went out again, and it was repaired for $500.00 more dollars. It went out the second time, and the transmission person told us it was a very poorly built transmission.

General Comments:

Believe me when I say I will never ever consider buying another one, and would advise everyone to stay away from them.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th July, 2007

7th Sep 2007, 00:20

I purchased my 2k Rodeo brand new and since then I have had 90k+ on it and still running strong. The first maintenance was done 48K for around $500, had issues with the transmission leaking oil and was repaired by the dealer covered under a factory 120K warranty. I just recently had the 90k maintenance done along with the transmission service for a total of $800. The truck is still running strong and still fun to drive. The minor issue that I have from time to time is the check engine light turning on when I am close to having the fuel tank empty, even after filling the tank the check engine light stay on for a while, but eventually goes away. I know that the fuel gauge indicator tends to go out and\or gives a faulty reading. I plan to run my truck until it give up, but it looks like it will be a while. My luck with the vehicle may have something to with me being the only owner since it rolled off of the assembly line and remember the truck was made in OHIO, U.S.A. or at least mine was.

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2000 Isuzu Rodeo 2.2

Summary:

Scary... bad.. expensive to maintain

Faults:

2.2. 5 speed 2000 Rodeo..

Just had the value cover gasket replaced.

Air compressor click hard and loud

70mph=3500 rpms (do I need a clutch... or what)

Brakes squeal constantly

Feels like shocks are not there

Cannot take this off road

Studs holding tire on keep breaking.

More problems...can't think of all of them right now..

Check engine light comes on and off

ABS scares me... does it a slow stop.. fast stop any stop...

General Comments:

I want a Honda... please...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th August, 2006

7th Aug 2006, 13:59

I don't think rodeos in north america had 2.2 liter engines in 2000.

7th Aug 2012, 18:58

Reality check... It's the same thing as a Honda Passport. Look it up... so you are in Honda technically.

In reply to 7th Aug 2012, 18:58

8th Aug 2012, 20:13

Actually, the Honda version is a rebadged Isuzu. If you do a little research, you'd be able to see that it's very clear. In Europe, Isuzu rebadged the Honda Civic and Accord and sold them as 'Isuzus'. It was a 'I'll trade you my car blueprints for your SUV blueprints' kind of deal.