2002 Isuzu Rodeo Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.17/5 Average
79 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2002, Isuzu has fiddled with the Rodeo's option packages and improved the available Intelligent Suspension Control (ISC) system.

Pros:
  • Stylish exterior, great powertrain warranty.
Cons:
  • Cheap interior pieces, flaccid suspension, uncomfortable front seats, questionable build quality.

User Reviews:

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  • my redeo - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    After test driving all the other suv there really was no difference in them except for the price and the warranty. The other mauf. should take lesson in standing behind there products like Isuzu offers. Maybe then the dealers would not have to pressure people into buying. There was no pressure from my dealer at all.

  • RETIAL - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    LOVE IT ,BEST BUY FOR MY MONEY

  • Big Mistake! - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    Overpriced for little value. Bad resale value. Rattles and air noise is awful. Moonroof very cheap, dealer says not worth fixing. Passenger door needed fixing 3 times. Plastic parts all over the place. Car will nickel and dime you. Gas guzzler. Oh, most important, the car surges forward on its own in snowy cold weather! Dealer cant find problem, so they blew me off, 3 times! Very dangerous. Cant wait to get rid of it, but Im upside down, big time. My daughter bought a used 2001 in 2003 and it didnt even last a year before it dropped its engine from a broken bolt, fixed that, then it blew a gasket, threw out oil, and blew the engine. We put in another engine just to unload it.

  • 2002 Rodeo - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    I have a 2001 Rodeo S V6 4wd and love it. It handles great and it is a true SUV, not like a car with SUV features. I loved it so much that my folks just bought a 2002 Rodeo LS 4wd. You can not beat the warranty, features and price. I wanted a SUV not a car and I am very pleased with my Rodeo. In fact so are my folks.

  • Isuzu has TERRIBLE customer service - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    Called Isuzu owner relations 3 times. They are no help. Car brike down twice where we had to wait almost a week for parts. WILL NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN..

  • RODEO - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    I REALLY DO LOVE THIS VEHICLE. IT IS GREAT FOR GOING OFF ROAD IN SNOW OR MUD. LAST WINTER WAS ONE OF THE SNOWIER ONES IN CT AND NOT ONCE DID I HAVE TO STAY HOME. INSTEAD WE WENT 4 WHEELING FOR CHRISTMAS AND MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ON NEW YEARS. IF IT WASNT FOR MY RODEO WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SNOWED IN. I ALSO HAVE ROOM FOR 3 TEENAGERS,2 ADULTS, SKIIS, SNOW BOARDS AND CLOTHES. WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND IN VERMONT!! THE INTERGRATED SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM IS UNBELIEVABLE, THIS IS WHY I BOUGHT IT. IT FEELS LIKE A CAR BUT HANDLES ALL THE VARRIED TERRAIN. ANOTHER FEATURE I LIKE IS THE POWER BUTTON. NOT THAT THIS SUV NEEDS EXTRA POWER BUT IT HELPS IN NJ TRAFFIC.

  • Solid and capable - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    I find the build quality to be fine. Not a problem yet. Very capable off road. The interior has been solid. Nothing is made cheaply. Not sure what the editors tested.

  • Best ride ive ever had - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    I picked the S model because it fit my budget. Little did I know that the S model I chose came with all of the features of the LS model, 3.2 V6 DOHC, roof rack, CD player, power windows, locks, ABS, Intelligent Suspension Control, high performance stereo, great sound system, etc..The asking price was 25k, I got it for 23k. I love it, id buy another. I checked all the others in this class, glad I made this choice!!

  • Rodeo - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    Good driving machine a little rocky and seats are not comfortable. Cheap looking interior.

  • LUV IT - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
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    I purchased this vehicle 11/2003 and so far so good. I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this vehicle because of reviews that Ive seen. I love the exterior look and the interior look except for a few minor things. Rides smooth & makes me enjoy being in my ride.

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