1997 Isuzu Rodeo Reviews - Page 2 of 6

I have had nothing go wrong with the Rodeo, other than routine care.

The motor is starting to have a tapping noise.

Plenty of room inside, steers great, handles the road well.

Seats could be a little more comfortable.

Cracked windshield when purchased (Replaced for 300)

Rear end damage when purchased can't open tailgate, or glass (previous owner was rear-ended by drunk driver)

Passenger side front window regulator broken at 166000 miles.

A/c compressor locked up when purchased.

Car may be leaking oil from rear may seal 169000 miles.

This car is my first drivable car, I previously owned a Toyota van, but never got it on the road.

My rodeo is a great car, it has plenty of power on the interstate and around town. The 4x4 in low gear can't be stopped. I learned to drive a manual car in this car, and have decided that I will never drive another automatic. it has a lot of room, and comfortable seat. My girlfriend can sleep comfortably in the front seat for at long as possible.

So far the only thing to have gone wrong with the truck is the power steering pump, but it does have 130,000 miles on it.

The Rodeo is a superb handler, and the 5 speed manual lets me get up and go when needed.

I like the fact that my spare tire is mounted in the cargo space, and not on the rear door.

There is no wear or tear in the vehicle's interior.

I was looking for a vehicle that would save me money on gas, and this does it amazingly.

It has enough room for my family, and is comfortable. I had a 1994 full size Ford Bronco, and wanted to stay with the SUV line, and I think the Isuzu Rodeo is the perfect truck for me.

Dashboard Lights went out when I bought it.

Belts Squeal all the time.

Alternator Blew Snapping the Drive Belt.

Suspension Creaks...Bad.

Brakes SUCK. Definitely not as strong as they should be for a 4300 lb vehicle.

Overall I love this car, It is amazing off road even completely stock. The skid plates have definitely come in handy. I've been using WD-40 to quiet the belts, but I'm not sure if that's good or not to do. Very Versatile truck. My biggest complaint is gas mileage tho. Even with oil changes every 3000 miles I average 14 miles per gallon. Not fun.

Exhaust system had a crack in it and the alternator went out.

The Rodeo although it is not a top performer by any means, it was the best car that I have ever owned (that including a Acura Integra, Honda CR-V, Honda Prelude, Nissan Maxima) The Rodeo is a slow mover, but if you are not in a race that should not matter.

The seats are the most comfortable of any car I have ever riden in, and the cloth interior I would take over leather any day.

The one downfall of the Rodeo is its horrible gas mileage. I was getting around 14 mpg with mine and that was with driving 55 on the expressways.

I took the Rodeo off road one time and it handled like a beaut. Outclassing a Newer Jeep Cherokee.

Although this may sound odd, if I ever hit the lottery, the only car I would ever want to drive, over Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce, would be a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo.