Used 2000 Isuzu Rodeo SUV Consumer Reviews
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2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD - Ironman
I checked-out the Nissan X-Terra, Jeep Cherokee and Isuzu Rodeo. Surprisingly the Rodeo was the best blend of off- road and asphalt performance. No problems in almost 3 yrs of ownership. I believe only 2 safety 'advisories (not 100% recalls)' for the 2000 model yr. Great value and low-maintenance (so far)!
2000 Rodeo
This vehicle looses about one quart of oil every 500-1000 miles and all the mechanics I've talked to say this is normal. So if you don't feel like counting miles to change oil, this is not the car for you.
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It's just o.k.
I bought it because I really liked the design ( still do! ) and the 100,000 mile warranty. unfortunately, when I did have a problem with the fuel pump the warranty had just expired. Cost me $1,200. It also is burning a quart of oil every three thousand miles. Not good, considering I baby this thing.
love the rodeo
i really enjoy the isuzu rodeo
It's Cheap & You get what you pay for
I have about 52,000 miles on my 2000 Rodeo. The ride has grown increasingly bouncy; it's now feels similar to a carnival ride. This is particularly bad, because it aggravates this vehicles rattle quotient - everything rattles. Isuzu dealers are few and far between and they act like it. My dealer was never able to identify problems (or even agree there was a problem) on the first visit making each repair a multi visit battle (I did eventually win many, but not all of the battles). Unless you absolutely can’t afford something else – I’d look elsewhere. Most any other vehicle out there is superior to this one. Run; don't walk, out of your Isuzu dealer.
Excellent
Have had this Rodeo since new, now almost 90k miles. Other than normal maintenance items, brakes and an intake gasket, this truck has been great. Still runs strong and honestly, was looking at something new, but nothing runs better than this. This was my third Isuzu, 2 Troopers and the Rodeo. Sorry Isuzu has given up on the US marketplace.
Nice SUV for the price
I think the rodeo is very good for its price, even though it has a few drawbacks, every vehicle does. The seatback latch cover fell off, the plastic peice that covers the door light came off, I do get a squeak somewhere (don't know where). The ride is a little rough, but compared to an expedition where my head hit the ceiling when i went over a pothole...its not too bad. The power is good, but not excellent. Kinda sluggish on the highway. The breaks are efficient enough, even though I get the anti lock shake, as i call it every now and again. The handling is a little on the looser side, but not enough to really make a difference.
Rodeo not so nice
The ride is terrible and the transmission too.
I Like It
I've had no problems so far, the vehicle has good power and acceleration, just plain fun to drive (especially off-road)
Reliable and low operation cost
This vehicle now has 30K miles and I have not have any problens that required repairs. It is fast and easy to drive. It is now getting a little bouncy.