2004 Isuzu Rodeo Review

Name: 2004 Isuzu Rodeo Review
Brand: Isuzu
Price: 1660 USD
Rating: 4.2 (70 reviews)

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Pros

Stylish exterior, powerful new V6, great powertrain warranty.

Cons

Cheap interior pieces, flaccid suspension, uncomfortable front seats, questionable build quality.

What’s new

Isuzu has made a few changes this year to make the Rodeo more appealing to SUV shoppers. First off, there's a new range-topping 3.5-liter V6 that makes 250 horsepower. Last year's 3.2-liter V6 has a new home in the base model; the four-cylinder engine has been dropped. Other alterations this year include a new Sound Package, a new Color Package and a new tire-pressure monitoring system.

Edmunds says

An impressive V6 engine makes its debut for 2004. Too bad it has to be in the under-achieving Rodeo.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$236/mo

$196/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.2

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Da Bugga is Cherry

Miki'ala, 11/08/2005

2004 Isuzu Rodeo S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 4A)

I've had my Rodeo for little over a year now and I'm pretty happy with it. For some reason my buttons on my steering wheel don't work as well as another Rodeo that we had test drove, but oh well. I think the exterior is definitely nice and if you throw some tires on and give it maybe a slight lift, the Isuzu Rodeo is a sick kick ride. I have to go back and forth on an uphill road and …

My second Rodeo, just as great!!

Melanie, 08/03/2008

2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

This is my second Rodeo. My first was a 2002 LS. I never had any problem with it. Another driver hit me and I think I would have been killed if I were not in my Rodeo. So I bought another one with the insurance money. This one is newer and has the 3.5L engine, the gray trim, upgraded sound and fog lights. I love it even more than my old one. It has great pick up, great interior. I love …

Just what the doctor ordered

columbia rodeo, 06/28/2007

2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

For me, with a towing package, this is the ideal suv for the money. I don't know where you can find an equal value in today's market. To date, other than oil changes, I've only replaced the drive belt and tires. This is my 4th Isuzu since the mid 80s, I average about 120k mi/truck between purchases. With routine attention to maintenance they've all been reliable rides. Like many others …

Love the Rodeo..... Almost

Ryan, 10/31/2006

2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M)

I love almost everything about the 2004 Direct Injection Rodeo, except for the fuel injection problem that I have had in BOTH 2004 Rodeos I have had. It sometimes wants to hesitate during my first acceleration of the day, but then performs fine. I can't seem to find anyone else that has had this problem, but I have experienced it in both Rodeo's that I have had.

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2004 Rodeo Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,799
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$236/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Marginal
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2004 Isuzu Rodeo Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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My second Rodeo, just as great!!

Just what the doctor ordered

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Da Bugga is Cherry

My second Rodeo, just as great!!

Just what the doctor ordered

Love the Rodeo..... Almost

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}