1997 Isuzu Rodeo Reviews - Page 3 of 6

So far the one thing that had "gone wrong" was the front passenger door would click when you would open it. I looked at it and noticed that the bolts were lose. I simply tighten them and now it is fine. And also the car pulls to the right, it could be the tires I don't know. Otherwise the car is now fine.

I really like how the V6 engine has great pickup! When driving around town its good, but it shows its true colors on the open road. If you really open it up the engine really pulls you on those "freeway on ramps" wink, wink. But the interior is also very comfortable, I am 6'1" and weigh 200 pounds and I have to move the seat forward because there is so much room. Overall I think I would give this car a nine out of ten only because the paint is alittle faded. But I also only 98000 miles on it. And seeing as how its pretty much a Honda, it should go for a pretty long time. And seeing is how I also am a sophmore in high school, I think I will get my use out of it.

When I bought this vehicle I received all of its service records, the previous owner was very very loyal to it.

So far the only things that have gone wrong since I bought my Rodeo was a tail light that went out, $2.00 to buy a replacement.

And sometimes the belts squeak at a cold start up, but goes away within minutes. I have a minor oil leak, but nothing that I am worried about.

I love my Rodeo, its been loyal to me. I live in New England where it's constant snow in the winter, and the 4 wheel drive is my best friend.

It is a powerful mid-size SUV with quick acceleration and a good turning ratio. With the Power Drive feature it makes highway merging and cruising as easy as pie.

Suspension on my Rodeo is extremely smooth and makes driving it pleasurable; it's almost as if it's an air cushioned ride.

I had no problem with the state vehicle safety & emissions inspection. And it never has according to its records.

But with a powerful 3.2L comes its downside, its MPG.

My rodeo is a gas guzzler. But I still enjoy driving it.

It has spacious rear seats and also front seats with plenty of leg room.

Over-all, my Isuzu Rodeo is at the top of my list of pre-owned SUV's.

Timing belt 50,000

Tapping engine, 55,000

Shocks 60,000.

This car has its ups and downs.

It is very roomy and has great leg room. Extremely comfortable for road trips and has great cargo space.

Fairly powerful and super reliable off road. Without 4-wheel drive this car is not worth buying. It is an animal off-road going through virtually anything.

Eats a lot of gas!

Noisy, especially at high speeds.

Powerful and fast, but not quick (ie. its acceleration is not very good, but at high speeds it really moves).

Bulky and very likely to rollover if not properly handled.

Overall it is much better than a blazer or an explorer. The only SUV far superior to it might be the Jeep Cherokee.

Rear passenger window stopped going down at 35,000 miles.

Belts have been squealing since 25,000 miles.

Dash lights went at 60,000 miles.

Wheel lug bolts snapped off before/during first service.

Engine started tapping at 55,000 miles (I was told it was normal, and okay).

At 104,000 miles my tapping engine blew (I was told that this, too, was normal, and the chances of getting a used one were slim).

The charging system is so unstable that I can't use a power inverter on trips (for a portable DVD player or Playstation 2).

This is the noisiest auto I have ever been in (windows up or down).

The seats are the most uncomfortable I have ever been in.

I cannot get the belts to stop squealing.

I put in a second engine ($3,600) with a 1 year warranty and that engine is now tapping, too!

The air conditioning still works great!