Overview & Reviews

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

• Stylish exterior, great powertrain warranty.

• Cheap interior pieces, flaccid suspension, uncomfortable front seats, questionable build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Got SUV, have snow, will ski ! - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Beta Carver - May 7 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this SUV for a year now and I only have good things to say about it. 4WD worked well during blizzard conditions in Vermont. Suspension control is excellent when you toggle on- the-fly between sport and normal mode to adjust to road conditions (highways and dirt roads or potholes). Power button worked well in crazy North Jersey traffic. Length is short enough for getting into tight parking spots in NYC. One final note: if you drive SUVs like trucks (not like sports cars), they are very safe.

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  Im in the blue one - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By jenningsm - March 18 - 10:00 am

  My experiences are all good... Im slightly disappointed in the fuel economy, although it is in line with the EPA estimates (im getting 18 in town and 23 hiway) Spring for the LS... the extra features are small stuff, but they are an improvement (I didnt and wish that I did... i ended up buying some of the amenities for the cargo area and ended up spending 300 there alone)

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  So Far So Good - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By bougt it used - October 20 - 12:16 pm

  I bought this vehicle used with 50K on it, and it feels/runs like its brand new. I love the exterior, and the leather interior/sunroof/all power windows, seats, etc. Handles great, when you drive it like a truck instead of a sedan. This is my first SUV, and I have to say I am very happy. Gas mileage is poor, but I expected that with the purchase. Lots of cargo room, however, people in the back seat do not have much leg room. Sound system is great, love the 6 disc changer. No problems so far (mechanically). V6 engine has good get up and go! Very quiet ride, but a little bouncy...though I have found almost all SUVs I test drove to be like that.

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  Good Value - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By henry - September 29 - 10:00 am

  Great little SUV. Lots of power and best value for the money. No need to spend $30K+ for an SUV when you can buy a Rodeo. This is my third Isuzu. My 1988 Trooper had over 212000 miles when I sold it. My 1993 Rodeo has 114,000 miles and I still love it.

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  My 2002 Rodeo S 4X2 - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Brian355 - July 4 - 2:00 am

  I like the car. I find it to be fun and igile to drive. Great handling on wet/snowy roads for a 2WD. It is a roomy family vehicle with plenty of cargo space. The MPG is about what I expected. I do disagree with reports of a noisy/busy ride. The ride is smooth and pretty quiet in my opinion. The light steering and tight turning radius allows easy manuvering in parking lots.

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  I love it! - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By harmsfarms - May 17 - 10:00 am

  I purchased a 02 w/ the SE package, what an attractive vehicle! Isuzu should market this line with an equal push with the LS model. Drives great, stops great and looks like a million bucks!

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  9 yrs old, 154K and still running strong - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By lynn3765 - February 25 - 9:52 am

  Bought this in 2002 after reading many reviews and talking to a few different owners. Ive had this vehicle for 9 years and other than normal wear and tear repairs, have not had any issues. I am still getting 23 mpg on the highway; about 19 city. As long as the routine maintenance is kept up, this vehicle has been a gem.

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  Perfect SUV for us! - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Emily - October 5 - 10:00 am

  What are the folks at Edmunds.com talking about?! My husband and I went SUV shopping months ago, and the Rodeo by far is still a great bargain, costing thousands less than competitors. I absolutely love my SUV, and although we dont have kids yet, we still use the versatility of this SUV. I wanted a 4Runner initially, but it was a ripoff, and cramped. THIS is the SUV to buy!

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  Great Value for the Money - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By HENRY - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive and it has a lot of power, especially if you press the "Power" button. Appears to be a bit smaller than my 1994 Rodeo, especially in the back.

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  Great Value for the Money - 2002 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Henry - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive and it has a lot of power, especially if you press the "Power" button. Appears to be a bit smaller than my 1994 Rodeo, especially in the back.