1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"My worst decision, ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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).
General comments?
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!
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| I found pure awsome in a car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 181000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2004 |