1995 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4 review from North America
"An alright car for a family that wants room and reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed to replace the starter 3 months after I bought the car in 01. For parts and labor it came to $300.00.
Driver side window some times gets stuck going up and you have to pull it up until to motor decides to kick back in. When driving on the highway its seems the window is an AGR and doesn't fit 100% thus causing loud wind noise to enter the vehicle.
When I bought the car it had a lifter problem in the engine and still does today. It makes an annoying ticking sound like a time bomb. But to date I have not had any major engine problems.
Rear power door locks sometimes stick so you have to pull them up manually to let some one in.
General comments?
I think the engine has potential to be strong, but I don't pull any thing. However it's an engine you let take its self its not an overly fast vehicle off the line. If I were to recommend this car to someone I would recommend they buy a stick shift model.
Very roomy inside, but get a lot of complaints about no cup holders.
Gas is about an average of 15 mpg.
Recommended reviews
| Okay |
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| This vehicle is nimble and handles very well on and off-road |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Liter 24 valve V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2003 |