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wanker, 04/02/2005
1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in 1998, on the recommendation of Edmunds.com and have never regretted it. The engine is truly incredible. At 125,000 miles it hasn't leaked oil, lost power or experienced any reduction in the gas mileage. It just keeps going. Like any car, you need to perform regular oil changes, and a 100K mileage service check (e.g., to change timing belt, fuel pump etc.), but I've experienced no major problems. As a used car purchase, it would make a great beater car for an outdoor enthusiest/college student.
Do not buy a V6
Tom Davis, 10/28/2005
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I very much enjoyed the Rodeo, except for the engine. The Isuzu V6's have a major design flaw. Lots of Isuzu owners from 1998 to at least 2005 have had to have at least one engine replaced in the vehicle. It is this V6 engine that has caused Isuzu to close around half of their dealerships and put them very close to just going out of business. Around 60k miles the engines begin using lots of oil and usually end up with a spun bearing.
1998 Isuzu Rodeo for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- S 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,99533 mi away
- S 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,995742 mi away
- LS 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,900989 mi away
best bet
rowddy, 04/16/2002
1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
biggest repair was oil change in 82000 miles. runs great, will run at sustained speed over 100 all day long. would never consider another as a replacement. runs as good in 4WD as ford does in 2 WD
I love mine!
K, 05/22/2009
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this Rodeo after having owned a '93 Rodeo. I am planning on buying another one! I love it, I lived in Ohio and went to college in Tennessee and my Rodeo got me through dozens of long trips over the years and remained solid. I love the toughness of the vehicle and the ability to keep running. I maintained the truck with oil changes, belts, tires, etc. I have had a few minor problems, one fan went out that cost me $200, and I have a small coolant leak right now, but what do you expect at 160k miles! I have put nearly 100k miles on the Rodeo since purchasing it, and feel I have more then got my money's worth. My husband and I call it "Old Faithful"!
The Plague of 1998
boozetown@go.com, 04/19/2002
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I leased my 98 Rodeo for 3 years and then bought vehicle at the end of the lease. From the beginning I had nothing but problems including having the brakes worked on 8 times in 3 years. Just after warranty, I spent about $1500 more on the brakes and they still were not right. Also had fuel injectors go out that costed about $500. And had to have the bracket holding the rear spare taken off to remove the tire. Nothing good to say about vehicle except it does look good.