Used 1996 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
Love It
I have had my rodeo for 4 years now and am still loving it. I have found it to be reliable with no major mechanical defects. It has also proved very stable on bad roads and bad weather. The 4WD system works well and is easy to operate. I agree with the others that the seats can be uncomfortable on long trips. My front bumper is beginning to rust now
Starter Eater
We paid way too much for this mediocre mid level SUV. We have had difficulties with the battery, auto door windows, power locks and its eaten two starters in the short time we have had it, I would recommend this vehicle at its current price not at the inflated price I paid 13k.
Great Truck
My rodeo has been an excellant vehicle. I did have to have the entire air conditioning unit replaced within the first 2 years of owning the car, but thankfully it was under warranty.
GOOD SUV FOR PUERTO RICO ENVIRONMENT
, GOOD IN THE ROAD. MY RODEO IS NOT 4WD BECAUSE I TESTED AN DETERMINED THE 2WD OFFER A BETTER OUTPUT, FASTER THAN 4WD BUT IF YOU HAVE TO PULL A BOAT 4WD IT'S OK. AS A MATTER OF FACT I LIVE IN FRONT OF A RIVER HERE IN PUERTO RICO, AND I GET FUN IN THE RIVER WITH 2WD AND I'VE NEVER HAVE A SINGLE PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION. BUT NOW FEB2003 I'VE CONFRONTED PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR TEMPERATURE. MY MECH. TOLD IS THE FAN CLOTCH, MY DAD HAVE A ISUZU TROOPER, THE SAME MOTOR AS RODEO, HE TOLD IS THE WATER BUMB. THE ONLY SINLE PROBLEM I'VE SEEN IN APROX. 6 YEARS. IN SUMMARY IS A GOOD ASSET AFTER LIQUIDATE THE DEBT, STILL GOOD CAR FOR FIVE OR SEVEN MORE YEARS
Excellent vehicle... robust & durable!
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.