2004 Isuzu Rodeo consumer reviews

Brought the car brand new. Only had to change wear items. Still have original alternator. After 17 years of ownership, I just changed the timing belt. That was due to age and not due to fault. When I took it out it almost looked brand new. Obviously I was worried about nothing. There are no words how to describe how spectacular this car has been. My Isuzu Axiom is the best.

This model is prone to severe rusting under the rear bumper I be seen 3 separate vehicles with it rusted all the way through in that specific area to the point the bumper falls off.

Reliable and low maintenance. Great on the freeway or on gravel/dirt roads. Even the 2wd didn't disappoint in slippery or off-road conditions. This is a sturdy, well-built small SUV.

Rodeos have been EXCELLENT for me! 150, 000 miles... tons of traveling. very reliable, nice looking, great to carry extra cargo. ten years later, still looks and drives great :) Now looking for #3.

Best vehicle I have ever owned. I have 150,000 miles and never had a problem. What a great vehicle! The only thing they could have changed is the tailgate opening flat.

Great deal and hoping for car to maintain reliability. Plan to seek a trade in the fall. Car is not a good winter car for ice and snow.

I have owned this Rodeo L model. That means 2.2 4cyl TOHC,5speed,A/C, add-on cruise & cd radio. I have put over 30,000 miles on it with no major toubles. Except man made,sparkplug tighten down had to pull the head. lugnuts tighten down had to drill two of them out, 2 others stripped out. Easy to work on, parts easy to finds. 28+ mpg on highway, 22 to 24 mpg city. power slow in low gears hot day 4people wih A/C on. This has been very good to me. It is my 2nd car & not daily driver.

Purchased my fourth Isuzu SUV new in o4, just turning 112k miles. Only routine maintenance and anticipated parts replacement, no surprises. Money spent on extended warranty was unnecessary. Only shortcomings are a spongy suspension and the need for a little more leg room up front. When the time comes, dealing wth the cost of replacing this value with a new comparable ride is going to be hard to accept. What cost me 17.2k in 04 now runs near 25k, and it will have to be another make I have no experience with. This Rodeo has been a great ride.

Don't fool yourself into thinking this will drive like a car - it doesn't. It is built for strength and durability and I have experienced both. Not quite 5 years old and 90,000 miles and still not a mechanical problem of any kind. Good ride, good handling: used to have an Explorer and never felt safe with its handling, not an issue with the Rodeo.

horrible gas mileage. extremely poor steering & handling. constantly feels like it is going to roll.