1994 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD review from North America

The hatchback won't work now, but that is more due to my not being able to see the concrete pillar due to the spare tire blocking my view when I was backing up.

I had braking problems, and the mechanic was surprised to discover a secondary brake fluid reservoir, he'd never heard of one before.

The speakers in the back rattle around because I've not found an appropriate mounting bracket (stock).

The head gasket seems to want to blow every couple of years. The first time it blew it was directly into the antifreeze, this time it was between cylinder 3 and 4.

I have to shift down to fourth gear during some steep climbs. Down to third when she needs a tuneup.

The driver's illumination panel lights have a habit of going out whenever you need it least.

All in all, I'd call my car a Terminator. She's taken quite a beating, yet is committed to continue on. A couple years ago, a drunken driver threw a bottle of beer into oncoming traffic- me! It dented the left front panel, and made the driver's door hard to open and shut, yet the wiring and such are unaffected.

She takes time to work up speed, but she'll maintain it.

I've spun out when avoiding oncoming traffic, yet never flipped.

Not quite long enough for me to take a nap in the drop down back seat, but enough for an overnight camping trip.

She demands maintenance, but she's worth every penny.

I don't like the lack of bucket seats. It'd have been nice to adjust my OWN seat instead of what's best for both front folks.

The rear view window wiper works, when it wants to. The same with the fluid.

Fuel mileage is respectable, 23-24 mpg, when maintained.