2000 Isuzu Rodeo Reviews - Page 2 of 10

The only thing that has gone wrong with my Rodeo was the gas gauge stopped working. It was $450 to replace the fuel sending unit, and since then it's worked fine. Nothing else.

I love my Rodeo, it's the best SUV I have ever owned, and this is my 5th car in 3 years. I plan on keeping this one until it dies.

The inside is so spacious and luxurious. The interior is a nice clean grey leather with quality carpeting! Everyone who uses or takes a seat in my Rodeo always complements it.

I feel amazing when I drive it, because it gives the impression of an expensive ride. It's somewhat bumpy, but what do you expect for an SUV?

The power button is amazing!! It gives an amazing amount of power on top of the already peppy V6, and passengers are always impressed by the power button.

The winter button has come in handy for the super heavy rains and snow, good luxury to have!

The factory sound system was updated cause it was too plain, other than that it's a perfect little SUV!!

All around good car.

New E.G.R fuel pump and sending unit at 60K (covered under extended warranty).

The real issue is the transmission seal that fails often 3 times. Not a big dollar fix (100), just an mess and inconvenience to expect. The transmission selector also went; I was able to fix that at 100K for about $150. And finally the selector seal went, and that's a pro fix for about $200, that's if the trans pan gasket will ever stop leaking.

So other than the transmission, the SUV was very good for us..

From newly weds to a family of 4, it has been dependable. However the issues I had I felt were premature. Recommended if you know that the history is well maintained.

1. Oil changes more often than necessary

2. Check Engine light comes on

3. Jerking from 1st to 2nd

4. Gasket

5. Doors make noise upon opening.

I purchased my 2000 rodeo in 2007 from a dealer. I have my oil changed when needed but recently noticed that there was a vicious jerking going from first to second gear. after taking the vehicle to the shop they told me that it was my transmission. since the truck was giving me no strong indication that the transmission was going, I took the vehicle to someone else who suggested changing the transmission filter because most likely it was clogged; he also suggested changing the gasket on one of the pans (since it has 2). the only difficult part about checking or changing the transmission fluid is that it has to be done from underneath the vehicle with a tool that looks similar to an air pump. my vehicle "seems" to be running great right now and it has only been a few days but thank god I didn't let the shop take my transmission out like they suggested.

I am noticing that my windows on the front passenger and the rear drivers' side will not let down from the drivers' side of the vehicle (this is a new one).

Other than this, I am enjoying my vehicle but if no one realizes that they have to have the transmission checked every few months from someone who knows what they are doing, you will ruin your transmission and before you do anything regarding the transmission, I would suggest starting with the filter. best of luck!!!

Transmission went out at 79,000 miles.

Replaced a wire that they had to remove the transmission to replace.

Great small SUV. Love this vehicle, it has a strong engine.

Replaced tranny and put in a tranny oil cooling system Hopefully the tranny will last.

Put new shocks all around.

Front EBS performance brakes with 20 inch rims. I want be able to stop. Got 275/45/20 rubs on the front, but not that bad.

Everything on this vehicle is a Honda, and they even made a supercharger for this vehicle; hopefully one day the wife will allow me to purchase it.

I'll drive this SUV till the wheels fall off. It's cheaper to get it fixed than paying monthly car payments

At 85,000 miles it's a dependable vehicle to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a round trip without any problems