2001 Isuzu Rodeo LSE review from North America

At 84,000 miles the dash cluster needed to be replaced. My entire dash did not work.

The alternator went at 83,000 miles. When this blew it blew the main fuse under the hood which in turn blew out the diodes in the dash requiring an entirely new dash cluster. When a dash cluster is replaced they mark your car "true mileage unknown". Thereby decreasing the value of the car significantly.

The rear windshield wiper still does not work after replacing the wiper unit, and the wiper motor (Which by the way cost $165.00). When they were replacing all of the electrical equipment in the dash they indicated there was nothing wrong with the switch in the dash and said it had to be the wiper motor. (I did not tell them that the wiper motor had been replaced and it still did not work).

The bearing on the fan which cools the engine went. You normally can get this part from an auto parts dealer such as Napa or Auto Zone. Not for a Rodeo... i had to buy the part from the dealer which was $298.00. Yup, for a bearing.

The 6 disc changer has malfunctioned also.

The light behind the temp control dial does not work, so in order to adjust the temp and the direction the air is forced (defrost, floor, etc) you have to turn on the reading lamp.

The check engine light has been reset numerous (we are talking at least 10) times.

If any repairs are needed it is VERY costly. Parts are very expensive. Every mechanic that has fixed my car has said it is a nightmare.

The car is terrible in the snow. I could do 360's all day long on the roads if there is the slightest amount of snow or slush on the road.