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3 out of 5 stars

Good value for price

RLM, 12/12/2002
1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV
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Good performance, fair fuel economy, fair turning radius, nice with leather, wood trim, sunroof, Premium sound. 5 speed makes it a fun SUV to drive.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Was a good starter SUV

B Morris, 06/06/2005
1999 Isuzu Rodeo S 4dr SUV
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Overall, I would say I am happy with my purchase. I bought it new in '99 and although the manifold cracked and muffler broke off (under warranty) and had a few recalls, the vehicle has been very reliable. Especially when I replaced the stock Goodyear tires. It was a deathtrap when it rained. Unfortunately, I have 81K miles and I am afraid it's nearing the end. Gas millage is going south, gas gauge is on it's way out, seat is breaking down, oil burning, and it was not designed for desert heat. I had some rubber pieces melt and/or break in the last year. The service guy told me years ago not to keep it over 60K miles, and I see why. Overall, it has served me well, but not built to last a long time.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Isuzu rodeo LS model

cowboybfit, 12/21/2003
1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle has been horrible! At only 90k miles, I had to replace the brakes, calipers, rotors, manifold gasket and the sending unit inside of the gastank. In addition, most of these parts are dealer items only and cost 3 times as much as most other SUV parts. Can you imagine paying $245.00 just for a sending unit inside of the gastank, not to mention the 4200.00 labor to put it in. I have never had to replace this item or a manifold gasket on other vehicles and some I have owned for 14 yrs, with close to 200k miles!!!

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Total Lemon of a Car

Suckered in NC, 05/30/2003
1999 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This has been the worst car I have ever owned. Two weeks after I purchased the car new, the gas pedal broke. The next thing that broke was the lever used to recline the driver's seat. At 48,868 miles (11/02), the ABS module went bad. At, 55,886 miles, the intake gaskets on the engine are leaking which is causing the 3rd cyclinder to misfire. Additionally, the AC compressor is going bad and the sending unit in the fuel system is bad causing the feul light to blink continously and the gas needle to stay on empty. DON'T BUY IZUZU IF YOU WANT VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!!!!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Regular Rodeo -

SD, 05/23/2002
1999 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Rodeo for about a year an d a half. Has been fairly reliable. There has been a few things that have came up that frustrates me. 1) The ABS light stays on - sensor 2) Now my gas gauge stays on E most of the time. 3) I have had 2 situations where it did not start but after trying 5 - 7 times it started right up. Had battery checked and it is fine. Can not be the alternator due to it doing this at the initial start up. Has only happened 3 times within the past 6 months???

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