1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America

The engine was always using oil. I am very particular about maintenance, and this was always a problem. Tried several different solutions, none of them lasted long-term.

The intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced.

A couple of miscellaneous suspension parts needed to be replaced, nothing that was a big deal or that I couldn't do myself.

I felt like I always had to baby the vehicle - every oil change, I would run Seafoam through the crankcase to clean it out, I would change the PCV valve, and clean out the EGR valve and intake thoroughly. I made sure it always had a fresh air filter, etc. Even at that, it would still burn through at least a half quart of oil every 1,000 miles.

This vehicle was a constant headache.

It was great when it didn't need maintenance, which was very rare. The 4wd always worked great. The V6 seemed a little sluggish - could have used a little more power.

I was scared to take this vehicle on the highway, as it used the most oil on the highway. I wish Isuzu would own up to their mistake (it is well documented that there was a design flaw with this engine) and recall the vehicle.

There is a reason why Isuzu does not sell passenger vehicles in the United States anymore.

I owned this vehicle for 5 1/2 years and was glad to get rid of it. I would never recommend Isuzu to anyone.