1998 Isuzu Rodeo - Consumer Opinions

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#1	s0-s0 truck Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: It's a very nice truck with a lot of room for cargo. Acceleration is acceptable and seats are quite comfy. Very durable.... Cons: The air circulating knob is dead 2 years ago and it's pain driving on freeway with trucks arounnd you. It was fixed under warranty but it came back again....now the warranty expires... Very noisy at high speed and bumpy which makes me sick sometimes Overall: If you need room, get a Rodeo but not for the comfort you will get from other SUVs...
#2	Does everything Source: Cars.com ..."I bought my '98 Rodeo new, 11 years ago. Now at 100900 miles, it's still running strong. Great acceleration & power. Have driven cross-country 7 times, and serious off-roading in places such as Moab, as well as Colorado mountains and snow. It's always done whatever I wanted. Holds all my stuff, & bikes. Tows 4500 lbs. with no drag. Alternator was underpowered, had to be rebuilt twice. Gas gauge is neurotic. Excellent stereo. I got all the options. To get what my Rodeo has on a vehicle of another make would cost way too much. Too bad Isuzu no longer stands behind its...
#3	Absolute Champ, 34 States and Counting!!! Source: MSN Autos ...Great looks for an SUV, mileage is adequate at 18 City and 20 Highway, and the ride is good for a truck based SUV with decent acceleration and braking. For it's exterior dimensions, it has awesome interior cargo space and passenger space. I am 6' tall with long legs and I am comfortable in the second row for long distances...fits five very comfortably. Cons: I wish the 4WD system was not a fixed differential so it could be used in all driving conditions. Nothing is worse than not knowing whether the road is slick enough to engage the 4WD. In this instance it is better to just have a FWD...
#4	Dangerous brakes Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Nothing Cons: Everything - almost drove through the post office when the brakes failed - paid over $2500 in repairs, kept having to return for brake repairs, Izuzu would not admit any problems, then later hear of a recall after the $ spent. Very dangerous - would not recommend to anyone - no resell value. Overall: Very unsafe vehicle, many ABS brake problems, air compressor problems, gear shifter had to be replaced - stuck, etc, etc, etc...
#5	11 years and still tickin' Source: MSN Autos ...I drove my truck across the country from Baltimore to Albuquerque towing a large "U-Haul" without any problems. She took Tennessee's hills without losing power; Arkansas potholes without a shake!She has gotten me through rainstorms, blizzards, and now dust-devils and still looks as good as it can for an 11 year old vehicle. Cons: The inevitable "brake" light which comes on even when there's no trouble, but it goes out when the engine warms up. I've had it looked at. There is no problem with the truck itself. It's a "computer" problem with almost all 97 & 98 Rodeos. Besides that, she's been...
#6	Great SUV, Source: Cars.com ..."I love my isuZu rodeo. It is at 180000 and has never had any major issues. Its a car with a personality."...
#7	Good dependable suv - S v6 4wd with 5 spd trans Source: MSN Autos ...Cons: Have experienced a few problems. Needed intake manifold gasket replaced. Annoying problem with occasional high rpms at idle -- had the air idle control valve replaced. Seemed to correct problem for awhile, however now back. The gas guage was not functioning right -- needed fuel pump replaced. Currently have bad seal between transmission and transfer case which causes trans fluid to relocate from trans to transfer case. Too expensive to fix, so have both levels checked at every oil change. ***VERY nervous now that GM has taken over Isuzu. Dealers around me are closing up and parts are...
#8	Good Horse Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Pretty reliable, runs smooth. Cons: Body rattles Overall: For the price cannot ask for more...
#9	Great SUV Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Very nice interior. Leather was wonderful, performance was wonderful. Truck was really nice. Cons: No heated front seats. Would have been nice if leather seats had seat warmers. Other than that, nothing. Overall: Very happy with truck. Would totally get an other one...
#10	Garbage Truck Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Not much... prolblems with the car beginning on the first week of purchase. Cons: Mechanically a disaster... All ofthe recalls were only the beginning. ABS problems, gear shifter problems, air conditioner problems, problems upon more problems, etc. Overall: NEVER buy Isuzu again!! Garbage vehicle and dealer service no better!!! If this is not clear enough...STAY AWAY FROM ISUZUS!!!...