Used 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
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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.
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