1996 Isuzu Rodeo Review
Fuel Economy
15 - 18 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
An Amazing Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr S V6 Wagon
Review
Bought this 1996 Rodeo for my daughter in 1998 since then she has moved on to a newer car and I have taken over the rodeo. When I took over the Rodeo I resolved to not put any money into the car and I haven't. At 203,000 the car just keeps going, and going. It will run 89 mph + all day long, always starts, I have loaded in down with 200 pounds of lumber and driven 400 miles no problem. The radio sound is great, good base from the rear speakers good highs from the front speakers. A/C is still ice cold with no servicing. I'm worried now as to what I'm going to replace in with when it finally dies.
Favorite Features
Radio sound, drivers seat. Cruise, roof rack.
Suggested Improvements
Not made anymore. Isuzu bring back the Rodeo.
Excellent vehicle... robust & durable!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
Low resale value makes this superb vehicle an excellent used car buy. We own a 1992 Isuzu Trooper S with the same engine. Its strength has been unbelievable, on two continents! I expect similar performance & reliability from our new (used) 1996 Isuzu Rodeo LS (4WD). For anyone who hasn't examined these Isuzu Rodeos, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Their frames are like tanks, engines over-built, and they ride smoothly & predictably over rough terrain. They tow loads like nobody's business. Example? We just towed this 4,000+ pound Isuzu Rodeo on a #2,000 trailer total weight (#6,000+) with our Isuzu Trooper for 500 miles over mountainous terrain with no problem. Superb performance.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Pretty Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr S V6 Wagon
Review
It has been great bought it with 75,000 miles and now have 162,000 miles on it. Only replaced alternator and starter. Everything else standard maintenance. Only in the last years have cosmetic interior issues arisen. Power windows and locks failing. Paint just now rubbing off. Over all pretty good.
Favorite Features
Plenty of storage space and V6 Engine
Suggested Improvements
Power windows should not have plastic guides for the cable when they break they are sharp and frey the cable causing it to lock up.
Love my Rodeo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS Wagon
Review
Bought my '96 with 91K miles after much review and a short rental. I love the way this SUV handles tight with no top heavy feeling. I run Michelin tires and this always improve handling. I have replaced the alternator and starter, just normal wear and tear. Love the way the Japanese make rubber parts to last and last. At 12 years old this is still one clean and sharp truck. I would buy another in a minute and recommend to all. Truck has an odd oil reading, constantly 1 quart low but no reason? I have had my mechanic comment this is the same with all Rodeos and I have no related problems. Head gaskets haven't been super tight since purchase but they are hanging in there just fine.
Favorite Features
V-6 with lots of pep. Handles smooth and sweet. 19 MPG city is amazing. Interior and paint wearing beautifully after 12 years.
Suggested Improvements
Lots of external noise on hwy. Window locks freeze up, annoying.
i hate this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
I have had this car for around 1 1/2 years and it just seems to get worse and worse. At just less than 97k miles,the fuel economy is terrible. No matter how easily you drive it, it gets an unacceptable 12-14 in town and 16-17 on the freeway. A tune up didnt help and no mechanic has any reason for it. The interior is falling apart. The cigarette lighter stopped working, a riser motor had to be replaced, the power locks are starting to go out, and one of the door handles just about falls out when you pull it to open. also, it has gone through two starters in about 25k miles, left me stranded at school and camping, and the oil has to changed every few hundred miles with no sign of a leak.
Favorite Features
The 4x4 works great and the car is a beast off road. The only time I have ever gotten stuck was in about 2 feet of snow. The
Suggested Improvements
the entire car. the mpg is terrible, the interior is falling apart, the rear window doesnt stay up, the 3.2 lacks real power, the ride at anything over 65-70 mph is almost scary.
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