Used 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Consumer Reviews
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Love the Rodeo, but...
skidude, 09/30/2003
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with my new Rodeo. It gets a lot of use in the mountains and I am very happy with its off-road performance. The seats are much more comfortable than older models we tested. Roomy, sporty, attractive and useful. The biggest complaint that we have with our Rodeo is that it is next to impossible to get crossbars for the roof rack. The crossbars were taken off by the Isuzu design group due to noise issues, but were not offered at purchase and aren't offered by Isuzu as an upgrade or kit. If you plan on using the rack, ask your dealer about it when you purchase your Rodeo to save the headache of trying to add crossbars later on.
*warning* Blown Crank Shaft in Engine
LoveMyRodeo, 08/19/2009
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My rodeo never could keep oil in engine. Did not leak on driveway and even tho routine oil changes were performed, the engine light did NOT come on to warn about low oil in between routine changes. Crank shaft in engine blew and beautiful well built vehicle dead. Would have kept this truck forever, but ended up being a nightmare to own.
Great Car
Lar, 01/16/2006
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We are in our early 60's and have enjoyed the Rodeo. We owned a 1995 Rodeo, also v6 and we got at least 8-11 MPG better than the 2003 model. My mechanic says that the 2003 engine is far more difficult to service but it is fly-by-wire in that there are no linkages, all electronic. We aren't happy that the Rodeo has been taken out of production.
My Twitch
sidless, 11/10/2005
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My girlfriend bought the Rodeo since we wanted something that would haul a pop up camper and also offered covered storage for all our stuff. 'Twitch' has been a great little ride. The Bridgestones are a bit loud, but nothing that turning up the radio won't cure. Had to replace rotors and brakes at 51K; put powerslots and ceramic pads on her and now she'll stop on a dime! The shocks wore out quickly in the rear, so I replaced F/R shocks with Bilsteins and now all is well. Good acceleration, and 22mpg average gas mileage. Seats are comfortable for short hauls but a little uncomfortable on long trips. Overall, we love our little 'Twitch'!
Suitable for a Millionaire
Allen, 10/30/2006
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I looked at the Rodeo because a millionaire friend of mine loved his. I test drove it and loved it. It has been unbelievably reliable and trouble free. It has 55,000 miles in 2 1/2 years and runs like new. I haven't put a dime into it.
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