Used 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
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Tough To Complain
A Wolf, 12/17/2005
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 4 years & almost 80K, can't really complain. Done basic maintenance only, no unusual problems or costs, and still going strong. Can't complain about the 18-20mpg from a 4x4 SUV that sees a lot of city driving, I think it's darn good. Don't get why people complain. Do run mid grade fuel to eliminate minor knocking. Has some minor squeaks & rattles, but mostly I'm impressed with its ride quality and how well it has held up.
Silver bullet
James Martin, 05/20/2004
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the truck for 4 months and so far it has been great: excellent power, good looks, and a good highway traveler.
Comme ci, comme ca
Nicolle, 07/30/2009
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I absolutely loved driving this truck because it drove like a car, and drove very smoothly. Super comfortable, great features. But it was a rustbox, I had to get rid of it before it got so bad as to knock the value down too far. The transmission started to slip at approx. 85,000 miles. It was noticeable when going from 1st to 2nd gear - it would hold back, then jump into 2nd. Also from reverse back to 1st. Scared me, didn't want to put a new tranny in. Not much else went wrong with this truck though, it was very reliable and a great size. Awful gas mileage though. Isuzus are cheaply made in the undercarriage, I wouldn't recommend buying one older than a couple years if you live near salt.
Pleased Overall
andrea kelley, 08/21/2003
2001 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Rodeo when I found out I was pregnant and specifically wanted a small SUV for the ease of getting a child in and out of the car seat. I didn't want to hurt my back by lifting an bending over constantly. The extra space for the stroller and misc supplies has been a real plus. The actual performance of the vehicle has been excellent. I haven't had any problems what so ever mechanically. The pick up is not as powerful as I sometimes want it, but then again I need to remeber there are children in the car now and I don't need to race everywhere I go.Overall I'm satisfied.
Only the Beginning!
EC, 03/14/2003
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
After taking the Rodeo back to the dealer 5 times in last 19 months (first time after the first 27 days!) for the same problem in the front wheels, the problem was finally diagnosed by an outside mechanic- wheel bearings! However, the problem has caused significant wear and cupping of tires (20000 miles on vehicle) and while driving, loss of brakes. All of this could have been avoided if thorough checks would have been made! The Rodeo is definitely a gas hog-16 mpg! And the engine pinging-another problem that started in the first month of ownership! Not to mention the depreciation. What a mistake!! No wonder they give a 120000 mile powertrain warranty!