Used 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
Used Rodeo for sale
9 yrs old, 154K and still running strong
lynn3765, 05/16/2011
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
Bought this in 2002 after reading many reviews and talking to a few different owners. I've had this vehicle for 9 years and other than normal wear and tear repairs, have not had any issues. I am still getting 23 mpg on the highway; about 19 city. As long as the routine maintenance is kept up, this vehicle has been a gem.
Often Seen high mileage
Mountain Canuck , 10/20/2010
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Every vehicle line has its lemons. Our Rodeo SE has been a solid and reliable all-round truck. I have been the only owner from 12 km and have beat it around in the snow and through the bush a lot. This year we picked up a 2700 lb (loaded) tent trailer for it to haul. After hauling the trailer fully loaded up a 12-15% minimum highway grade for about 40km, it didn't falter once. In fact it performed very well. Changing all fluids at the regular service intervals helps keep it going. If you are concerned about mileage, change your fuel filter. It's a $12 part and only takes 15- 20mins. Mine is changed yearly due to local delivery of poor fuel quality. Its like driving a new truck every year.
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LittleRodeo, 10/31/2015
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
My parents bought my Isuzu Rodeo new in 2002 from the dealership. I inherited it when it hit 200,000 miles in 2010 (my mom commutes and we did a lot of road trips.) This little SUV has gone through Canyonlands National Park, back roading in Idaho, and has been an every day commuter since 2002. The 4 wheel drive has been excellent throughout the mountain west, and has been used as my vehicle to ski mountains since 2010. It currently has 262,000 miles on it, and while it's lost some power, and the check engine light is on, it seems to just keep on trucking. We treat it with a little more respect now - it doesn't go off roading as often, and I typically keep it in the Salt Lake valley. We have never had any serious maitenance- just a wheel bearing at 230,000 miles. For the cost, it has been probably the best value vehicle my husband I will ever own (and my parents for that matter). I keep saying it's time to get a new car, but it's just the little Rodeo that could... It looks like we will keep it until the end (who knows, it could have 40,000 more miles in it?!)
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It's a Winner!
Texasgal, 08/27/2010
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
When I bought my rodeo, it already had 100,000 miles on it. I am at 168,000 now and driving strong. No problems at all except had to replace tires and alternator. And I have crack in the radiator. But other than that, it is very dependable and handles well, especially on dirt, hilly roads. I just wish it got better gas mileage, only get about 260 miles per tank now. Use to get almost 300 when I first bought it.
luv my rodeo
haroldg48, 03/03/2002
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
It rides a little Truck-like, but compared to other similar sized SUV's we drove, it was the best (Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Montero). Since buying it, love it!
2002 rodeo s
gizmosfriend, 02/12/2009
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S 2WD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought used with low miles, plan jane suv 4 cyl and 5 speed manual with ac, it never let me down. I have taken it across country 2 times in hot weather and it ran cool and ac worked fine, I got about 27-28 mpg on the trips. The only thing I've done to it is put a battery and a k and n air filter on it in 4 years. It just runs and runs.
88000+ and still running strong
FHFMA, 01/06/2010
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought this SUV new after an issue with a used car we bought from the same dealer. While it wasn't our first choice for SUV I had owned a 1984 Isuzu PU with a diesel engine one of the first in the country and had great service with it. This is my wife's primary vehicle and while it avg 18mpg around town it will get 25mpg on hwy trips. It's heavy even for the V6 and autotrans accounts for less MPG. Only problem was the transmission had to be replaced at 60K due to a known factory defect. This was covered by the long warranty. Only other issue now will be the cost to replace the timing belt. Important to note this vehicle was supplied to HONDA and sold as the PILOT prior to them making one.
Worth the money
randymarsh, 01/04/2011
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought ours in 2002 new and it has been a great car for the money. Don't expect 4runner or Pathfinder comforts in these cars, but they are much cheaper. The ride is a little stiff and the interior is cheap, but positives are a fairly peppy engine and good exterior styling. These do burn oil, but if you check it regularly and top it off as needed, you should never have any problems. At 112K miles, the only issue was the ABS light coming on a couple of times around 30K miles. Make sure they are maintained (fuel filter every 30K and the previously mentioned oil burning). Transmission fluid is sealed so a lot of places can't change it, but an Amco can handle it.
I am Happy I Bought it
Happyone, 07/07/2004
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Rodeo in August 2002. I must say I am really happy with it. Aside from the poor gas mileage (city), I am happy I bought it. The interior of the vehichle is cheaply built, but the power is awesome. It is really dependable and affordable.
Bullet proof
Ed Dennis, 06/24/2004
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the tighest vehicles I have ever experienced. No rattles ever. This is a true 4 wheel drive vehicle, it is built on a truck frame and will go anywhere. All of the new SUV's are compromises trying to make a vehicle ride and handle like a car while it looks like a 4 WD SUV. The newer models are really cars not trucks and if you get them in to rough terrain they will leave you there. The rodeo will bring you home and in style. Absolutely no problems in 18 months.