10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Apr 012000

Rodeo 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Problem with vehicle time after time,1997 Isuzu Rodeo which costing me about $24000 dollars with high interest, now problem with crank shaft sticking out about 1 and a half inches when you mash down on clutch in which service mechanics say it should not do, and that it is coming out too much. ABS light stays on, ticking sound coming from the engine like the valves. Can not pay on it good because I am always spending money to try to keep it running. Payment of $384 dollars per month for 5 years. Purchased from thomson Georgia Jeep and Dodge dealership. Burning out alternators which cost me over $180 dollars twice, couple of starters, pick-up switch, rear end squeaking, crank and cam sensors. It has been one problem after another and I do not have this kind of money to keep spending on repairs and try to make payments. Makes me wonder what was wrong with this vehicle before I bought it, and what its history was. Even has foul fume odors a lot.

- Elberton, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 122001

Rodeo

  • miles
Original part failed at 44,000 miles. Identical problem. Entire clutch assembly replaced.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 242001

Rodeo

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 292000

Rodeo

  • miles
I have had several problems with this vehicle that I have only had for 3 months. The dealer is of no help and I dont know what else to do!!no safety defect listed in summary.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 091998

(reported on)

Rodeo

  • miles
Clutch has intermittent problems, causing vehicle not to shift when applied. Vehicle also stalls, causing non-movement of vehicle.

- Berkley, MI, USA