Used 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
Used Rodeo for sale
Problems? Maybe a couple small ones
redg, 03/16/2011
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm in California. No salted roads, not much rain or snow. I've read the reviews of rusted frames but mine has no rust. I bought the car, a previous rental, one year old and, except for the fuel sender, replaced at 75000 mi. and the recurring engine light for the egr valve (Just remove it and clean it...easy to do) it's performed flawlessly. Only gets 20mpg on the road and uses a quart of oil (I run 5-30 synthetic) between changes. Rough riding without a full load of people. I love this car. Plenty of power and nimble handling, I guess the winter drive selection must sense temperature because it only worked once...in winter. Power drive is a nice touch. A poor man's Honda Passport
Great fun reliable vehicle
Loved it!!!, 09/03/2010
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LSE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I loved this SUV. NEVER once failed me. There was only one problem with it that had something to do with the axles but the mechanics could never figure it out. Even the small things that couldn't be fixed, it never failed to start up and drive anywhere. I could tell it was starting to die though, at only 93000 miles. It didn't have much longer to go. It was very well taken care of, i just don't believe they're meant to last very long.
Biggest mistake I ever made.
F Long, 07/09/2007
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in Oct 06. It has been in the shop 4X'S for transmission problems, just had trans overhauled as of today still not fixed. I only put 6000 miles on it because I never get to drive it. Its always in the shop for weeks at a time. It rides like an elephant, very bumpy ride. If they ever fix it I'm trading it in ASAP. I will never buy a Rodeo again. Exterior looks great but don't be fooled. If you see it on the dealership lot, run the other way as fast as you can.
Rodeo 2001
transam402002, 03/04/2002
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The worst part about this vehicle is the inflated price. A vehicle that costs $27000 is only worth, according to Nada and the Isuzu Salesmen, only $17000 a year later. According to all the books the vehicle only depreciates in value an average of 3000 a year. How does that work? Secondly, it takes forever to get used to the steering wheel and where it is situated. Thirdly, it is extremely loud when driving on the highway. You would think you are driving a soft top.
Good, but
TCope, 07/03/2010
2001 Isuzu Rodeo S 2WD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought a 4-cyl Rodeo brand new, loved the exterior design; paint is still good at 82k miles. Almost immediately had trouble with brake drums and rotors that Isuzu would not cover. Harder to get service now that they are out of business. Had to replace exhaust manifold twice, and now EGR valve and fuel tank sensor have gone bad. Used to get 26-30 mpg highway, now 16-17 mpg in town. 4-cyl just doesn't have enough power, and with rear while drive it is terrible in the snow. If you're buying, look for a 6-cyl with 4WD. We loved driving the truck, but we're through with the repair bills.