Overview & Reviews

An Anniversary Edition trim package that includes two-tone paint, leather seating and special chrome wheels is the only addition to 2001 Rodeos.

• Stylish exterior, powerful V6 engine, roomy rear seats, great warranty.

• Cheap interior pieces, bouncy off-road manners, uncomfortable front seats, questionable build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Put the Brakes On - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Not So Happy Now - July 23 - 10:00 am

  Bought 2001 on recommendation of friend. Truck is fun to drive, looks great. However, the ride is rough, the 4-cyl is way underpowered, and the brakes are bad. Only 31,000 miles of mixed city/road driving and we had to have entire front and rear brakes replaced for "heat spots" from overheating. Lots of squeaks and rattles. Resale value terrible. Buy it if you like a good-looking truck but dont care about reliability or performance.

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  AC Compressor and Cruise Control - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By grockford - February 27 - 2:00 am

  I, like a previous reviewer, need a new AC compressor. AC compressor went 1500 miles out of warranty. Cruise control also engages itself when the car is running primarly at a speed less than 20 mph, and they can not find the problem. Had a 97 rodeo prior to this one and never had any problems with it even when it got to 90,000 miles.

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  Isuzu forgets your name after the sale - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Onerobertone - August 3 - 7:40 pm

  I bought this car new. Never again will I buy an Isuzu. Nothing but problems since day one. I still have a check engine light that comes and goes and that nobody can figure out what it is. When I called Isuzu to talk to them about it, the guy on the other end of the phone fought with me about stuff like whether I said "a car" or "the car". It was the worst case of customer service ever!

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  Big Mistake! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Josh - May 7 - 2:26 pm

  I bought this car used at an affordable price. Now I know why it was so affordable. Once the fuel gauge gets below 3/4 tank, it constantly floats down to empty and back. Im never really sure how much gas I have. The check engine light comes on constantly and my mechanic says its an exhaust problem. The 4 wheel drive only works some of the time, other times it kicks itself out of gear and makes a horrible grinding noise. Also, the handle to make the passenger seat recline will not stay on, and the front speakers blew after I had the car for 6 months (I dont even listen to the radio much).

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  Rodeo S V6 - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Scheer - December 14 - 10:00 am

  Burned a huge amount of oil (quart every 900 miles or so) Had to have engine replaced under warranty after 27000 miles. Gas milege is at around 15 mpg combined.

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  Not that great - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By gad1 - January 21 - 10:00 am

  Paid 23K with leather, 2WD. I bought this SUV because I liked the looks and style. But after 3 years, I am sick of the noisy, bouncy ride. Brakes constantly squeal. Steering wheel constanly shakes despite new tires. I Like the room with the rear seat folded, great for trips to Home Depot for Fence/deck lumber. Overall, no major mechanical problems, just toons of squeeks, road noise, and crapy handling. I will NEVER buy a second one...

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  Isuzu Rodeo 2001 - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By tidebelle - September 13 - 12:00 am

  I own an Isuzu Rodeo 4 cy. 5 speed. While the overall experience with my truck has been good, the most recent problems have concerned me. It has blown a headgasket twice now and I feel that the 4 cyl. engine is not enough muscle for the weight of the truck.

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  Do not purchase - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Barb - May 13 - 7:46 am

  I couldnt wait to buy an SUV - found this one used for a good price. Loved it! Owned it for 3 years, replacing brakes and the usual maintenance. Then the bottom rusted out of it entirely - my shop guy was able to put a screwdriver through the entire underside. Isuzu would do nothing nor would the dealership. Isuzu will not do a thing! DO NOT BUY THIS SUV.

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  Isuzu Rodeo 2001 - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By taken advantage of - April 25 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Rodeo - the first one (1999) died of engine problems in 2001 so I was tricked into buying another one from a dealer. The second one (2001) - the new and improved- is in the shop yet again for almost 3 weeks now with problems with the front axle. I took the car from the dealership earlier this week after it was"fixed" and on the way home, I the car blew out again after looking a bolt in the front axle (I believe). It was towed back to the dealer and the tow truck driver reinforced my idea to get a different car - He told me they all do this. My cousins (at 60K miles) two weeks ago died on a trip across the country.

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  Nightmare! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Kelly - March 28 - 6:36 am

  Purchased this car with 150,000 miles, nothing but problems since I have had it. Converter stopped up, when it is first started, it doesnt want to go. Been in the shop for going on 3 weeks, mechanic can not figure out what is wrong with it. on the positive side, it is comfortable and looks great. if only it was as reliable as it looked!