10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 192003

Rodeo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 Isuzu Rodeo. Has required 4 alternators about 18 months apart.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #3

Jul 252002

Rodeo 4WD

  • miles
Had brakes completely replaced 3 times. Makes weird train-like sound over 25 mph; overheats when stopped at a traffic light-no one can find out what is wrong; at no particular time, if you shut the vehicle off after driving for about 20 minutes, it won't start back up, turn over, or make a sound except for all the dash lights and noises (beep beep beep); had the transmission repaired-stuck in overdrive; strong rotten-egg odor since purchase; shut off while driving; had alternator replaced-when you step on the accelerator, the ammeter goes down-now it is doing that again; dash ligths come and go-get dimmer and brighter for no apparent reason. The ac never worked right. Headlights get dim when you step on the gas.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #2

May 062000

Rodeo

  • miles
Rpms went down and the brake pedal went to the floor, airbag light came on, that was the only light that came on, consumer tried to give car a jump, but it kept dying. Towed to dealer and they said it was the alternator.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 111997

Rodeo

  • miles
The transmission would make grinding noises & its getting worse when shifting; the front roll bar grille fell off 3 times; the 4 fuel injectors blew; the trunk do not open, even with key; the fuel guage fails to register properly; the roof is rusty causing water to leak inside vehicle. The alternator was replaced due to failure.

- Jameson, PA, USA