1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"Fun to drive, but not to own!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS Light would go on and off irregularly. A cracked ring in brake system was the cause.
Intake replaced, the vehicle was starting and immediately stalling.
Cannot shift from Park to Drive because brake sensor needs to be replaced.
Oil is always low.
Below items are current and vehicle is in the repair garage today:
A/C not working
Ticking noise from front tire area
Starter not working (having to repeatedly turn over to get started)
General comments?
This is my first foreign vehicle. I've heard such great things about foreign made vehicles. I've owned this Rodeo for a year and have had way too many problems with it. In one year so far we've spent over $1200 on repairs. Not including what todays garage appointment will bring.
I love the looks, power and handling of the Rodeo. But the lack of dependability of this vehicle makes it not worth owning.
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| Good riddance! |
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| Not a dependable vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70200 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Breeze |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2005 |