1997 Isuzu Rodeo S review from North America
"Very Fun truck, minus the price in gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard Lights went out when I bought it.
Belts Squeal all the time.
Alternator Blew Snapping the Drive Belt.
Suspension Creaks...Bad.
Brakes SUCK. Definitely not as strong as they should be for a 4300 lb vehicle.
General comments?
Overall I love this car, It is amazing off road even completely stock. The skid plates have definitely come in handy. I've been using WD-40 to quiet the belts, but I'm not sure if that's good or not to do. Very Versatile truck. My biggest complaint is gas mileage tho. Even with oil changes every 3000 miles I average 14 miles per gallon. Not fun.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2006 |