2002 Isuzu Rodeo from North America - Comments

I've had this car just about a month (purchased March 31) and already I'm having problems. The car constantly has either the check engine light, or the ABS light on. As of yesterday April 27, both lights are on at the same time. Also I can never tell exactly how much gas is in the tank. It's like I'm getting a false reading.

When I very first got the car, I believed that maybe the gas tank was leaking. I just couldn't believe how much gas this SUV guzzled in a week. After my son took a look at the tank I realized that I would be needing to fill the tank at least once a week, maybe even more.

I'm not even sure what's going on with the ABS light. It came on a couple of days ago, and has not gone off since. I am a single mother, and needed the car to get back and forth to work... and get my children to school. I called the dealer today and was told that the repair shop closed at noon. I plan to call them first thing Monday morning to get this vehicle looked at.

After reading all of the information on the web about the problems associated with this vehichle, I'm really sorry I bought it.

I like the look and the feel of my Rodeo, I'm just really worried about the problems that I've had in less than a month of ownership.

Hey I had the same problem, it is because your gas cap is not closed correctly or all the way. You must turn it off put the cap off then on, it should have three clicks. then turn it back on and after about 2-5 miles the ABS lite turns off. I'm not sure about the gas guzzling part, it is an SUV. I got what I expected, have had no problems. A great warranty and auto service.

A car is not a gas guzzler- unless it gets less than 10 mpg!= = gesh- you guys would have died in the 70's when 12-14 mpg was good gas miliege.

I believe it would be your fuel sending unit. Apparently they go bad on these vehicles!! As I've read up on the Rodeos they all seem to have the same issues over and over!!

My 2002 is my second Rodeo... first was a 2000. I currently have put 150k on the '02 and only just had the timing belt and water pump replaced. I simply love it!!! As far as the 2000 though, it was exactly how others have described: problems, problems, problems... I loved the style and look and the size so when they did some modifications in the 2002 I thought I would try it again. Well, I'm glad I did because it has been nothing, but WONDERFUL!!