Used 1997 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Rodeo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Rodeo since its last redesign.
1997 Isuzu rodeo
Jsducks, 07/12/2007
1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed my Rodeo. 1997 purchased after 6 months as a fleet rental. It has proved highly reliable. Fuel ecoenomy is not great but not bad either. Only issues are seal problems for minor oil leaks. The vehicle rides and drives great.
'97 Rodeo S 4WD
BC, 05/15/2006
1997 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV new and have had very little to complain about. Besides replacing a battery, new tires @ 85k and an alternator I have had to do only oil changes and one tune up (spark plugs essentially). The gas mileage runs consistently at 19 mpg combined. Actually pulled a 4-Runner out of the snow when he couldn't get traction in 4WD. I've owned 2 Pathfinders and neither measured up. Great torque! Especially when put into low. This SUV will crawl out of incredible locations. Inconvenience of cup holder, who cares. I wish every car I ever bought was this reliable. But then I'd have bought fewer cars. If you need a 4WD, this one rocks! Screen the one you buy, any vehicle can be abused.
Great little truck!
Carina, 09/29/2003
1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have experienced absolutely no problems whatsoever with my Isuzu Rodeo. She's great in the snow. (Fantastic in the snow. (We even had to pull out a Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Durango during the last blizzard.)
Runs like new at 168,000 miles
PC, 03/25/2010
1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1997 V6 Isuzu Rodeo with 108,000 miles on it. Currently I am at 168,000 miles and it runs perfectly. I change the oil every 3,000 miles and it doesn't use any oil between changes. I've replaced the starter and alternator and brakes. Runs great on the highway as well as in town. I run BF Goodrich All Terrain tires on it and have pulled quite a few vehicles out of snow drifts. I think the only complaint I have is the frail design of the cup holder. The body has no rust and the finish of the paint still looks new. This truck is my daily driver and I'm curious to see how many miles I can put on it. 200,000 miles will be no problem.
never let me down
champion2445, 05/07/2003
1996 Isuzu Rodeo S 4dr SUV
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My rodeo may not be fancy, but it has never let me down. There has not been anything I could not fit in the back. It has gone up mountains in all weather. My child has not been able to destroy it. It gets good gas mileage compared to other SUV's. It has never had a mechanical problem. Very sturdy and dependable.
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