Used 1997 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
Used Rodeo for sale
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.
GOOD SUV FOR PUERTO RICO ENVIRONMENT
JAVIER, 02/23/2003
1996 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
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, 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
Bought New, Has Never Let Me Down
whissend, 08/29/2004
1996 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
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Bought it new in '96. Since then, it has never let me down, ever. Sure, I've had to replace all the normal parts that wear (battery, alternator, gaskets, CV joints, etc.) but overall the engine has held up. I have towed many heavy items for long distances. Typical grips with Isuzu: power window motor needed replacing, power locks needed replacing, small plastic inside finally gave up, etc. Only major dislike is road noise on highways.
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Great Truck
sgoodson, 05/06/2002
1996 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
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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.
nice... except
sdim66, 06/07/2005
1996 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
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Great looking SUV. A little bouncy and sloppy handling, but a nice ride and good power. Nice interior quality overall. Seats were not very comfortable for me. Although they are better than a CRV (IMO). Problems - valve gaskets leaked (which I repaired myself; sounds easy enough but it's a hassle). It was leaking somewhere else too. I think around the transmission or possibly the rear main seal. When took it to get new tires put on, Firestone had problem getting the lug nuts off. In the process of removing the lug nuts they were stripped; how that could happen I do not know. If it weren't for the troubles I would have kept it. Thought about a 2001, but they are worse.
The best vehicle I've owned
jimmyk74, 03/08/2006
1996 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
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My 1996 Isuzu Rodeo is the best vehicle I've owned, Its fun to drive and handles great. I have only owned for about a year now, but the only problem i had is to put a new rear end in it because the previous owner had a seal leak and never got it fixed. Other than that just oil change, brakes, battery and alternator. It is a sporty good looking little truck with lots of power.