1999 Isuzu Rodeo Review
Fuel Economy
16 - 20 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Many problems to follow my purchase
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
The day after I purchased this SUV at 63,000 I was replacing parts. That should have been my warning, but I really liked my Isuzu. The truck has a lot of problems that maybe a handy person can fix themselves with the help of a junk yard. I have had to replace problems including both catalytic converter$, oxygen sensor, tires, brakes and rotors, cv boots, the windows don't roll up and or down, Ac, gas gauge fluctuates on a full tank will blink as if on empty and out, power steering pump broke, burns excessive oil, horrible on gas, keyless entry had to be replaced, and heat shield had to be removed. I have owned my truck for a few years, now at 126,000 mi.
Favorite Features
It is spacious for your adventures. The roof rack comes in handy as well as the cargo area. Good looking truck if you keep it up.
Suggested Improvements
No suggestions, discontinued product! For a reason...
1999 Rodeo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
I purchased my Rodeo new and used it as my main vehicle for 8 years. One of the main things I was looking for was the ability to transport my bicycle inside the SUV, yet have a mid- sized vehicle that was easy to handle. The Rodeo has met every expectation and at 112,000+ miles, I am still very happy with it. I have honestly not kept up with the scheduled maintenance as the Isuzu dealerships come and go in our town, but have done the general oil changes, etc. There have been very few problems with it, and the only real negative is that it only gets about 15 - 18 miles a gallon at this point.
Favorite Features
I have an automatic, and as such the SUV is very easy to handle; the driver sits high with good visibility; lots of storage in back with seats down. The exterior still looks good after 10 years, and the style is not dated.
Suggested Improvements
Nice & Quiet
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
I bought it September 2007 with 73,000 on it, currently I have 85,500. It's a reliable little suv, and I wouldn't give it up for any similar suv's. I've only had two major things done on it, drivers side axle was cracked, was caught in time, and I had the engine flex pipe changed. Mine does eat up oil for some reason, I can't complain about this car, it's pretty much perfect, if they still made them I would buy a new one.
Favorite Features
Four wheel drive is good in the bad weather, steering is great, I like everything about the car. Acceleration is awesome, my engine really roars when I step on it.
Suggested Improvements
Great Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS Wagon
Review
I bought my Rodeo brand new in 1999. I have had it almost 10 years now. I have been very consistent with maintaining the vehicle. I get the oil changed every 3k miles. I had it tuned up at 50k and 100k miles. I now have 139k miles on it. I am starting to have to replace things. I expect this with a car that is almost 10 years old and has high mileage. It was not fun to replace the air compressor this week! However, how long should one last? At least I don't have a car payment! :)
Favorite Features
Exterior color is silver - Always looks clean!
Suggested Improvements
Rear air would be nice.
Good work vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr LS 4WD Wagon
Review
Two weeks of owning this SUV and the infamous EGR code came up. I tried everything, cleaning out the intake holes, an intake fume flush kit and finally changed the EGR valve. 160.00 NOPE, and then the fuel gauge problem where it would drop to 0 and the light would flash. So I took the dash apart and placed black tape over both of them. Voila. No more lights ever again and back to happy motoring.
Favorite Features
I love the engine's power and the 4x4 system works great in the worst weather.
Suggested Improvements
The EGR problem and the fuel gauge. And please put an access panel in the left rear floorboard for changing the fuel pump. Worst fuel tank I ever pulled out.
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