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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  You can count on Isuzu - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Dkeller - December 15 - 2:00 am

  My Third Isuzu, other two were 94 and 89 Troopers. These things run without problems and low low maintainence.

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  0% can hurt - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Rude Dog - December 4 - 10:00 am

  Decent auto. Enjoyed the comfortable leather and smooth ride. Was disappointed when a body seam broke after only a couple months of driving, which created an annoying rattle. Had it fixed no problems, but everyone knows how inconvenient is it to have your vehicle in the shop. Overall, I really enjoyed the SUV. We realized upon purchase, but with the 0% they offered, we knew that overabundance of Rodeos, the resale would be terrible. We purchased an LSE with all the added extras (was featured in the KC, MO Autoshow, so it was souped-up) for around $29000. Traded it in 2.25 years later for $14,500. Amazingly, thats about $750 over KBB.

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  OKay - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Okay - December 25 - 2:33 am

  I bought my car just this year it is a rebuilt 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Ls with 64,000 miles, and it is running great few minor problem, and the cruise control does not work but nothing biggy. running great. Love it

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  Good Experience - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By James - November 22 - 7:13 am

  Only problem we experienced with this car was an EGR valve. Other than that, its been an nice reliable SUV that has permitted fun excursions that would not otherwise be available from a smaller car.

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  Longest Ive ever owned vehicle - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Good Enough - November 1 - 10:00 am

  I bought this thing used with 12,000 miles on it. Ive had the same issues it seems everyone has with the Rodeo. The check engine light has been on since it had 65,000 miles on it. The gas gauge issue was fixed once with about 85,000 miles on it. Now the same problem is back. I ignore the check engine light and just reset the tripometer each time I fill it up and put gas in when I get to 250-275 miles to be safe. Ive had no major mechanical issues. I had the transmission serviced at around 85,000 to replace the gaskets. Nothing more. After reading others reviews I consider myself lucky. This is the third Rodeo Ive owned. I still get around 18 MPG and it still tows camper and small boat.

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  2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2WD OUTSTANDING SUV! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By gunner4life - March 14 - 10:42 am

  I have owned my 01 rodeo half of its life. its been as reliable as a honda should be! it does lack horsepower no doubt. but the v6 does the job! the paint has held up and still looks great. as well as the leather seats! the only thing I can point out is the steel wheels. not a big fan of them! and as far as the recall/ rusted frame, mine has held up! always garaged kept! and hasnt seen salty roads for 6years now so I am sure that helps. mine has 168,000 miles and still running and going strong! I will never sell this SUV! Ive been making improvements as of lately with the new decals and wheel replacement.... I would purchase another rodeo down the road if need be! a 2004 model NEXT TIME....

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  2001 Rodeo - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Zd - September 22 - 10:00 am

  2001 Rodeo w/ 60,000 miles, has been nothing short of great for me. Interior looks kind of outdated, gas mileage not too good, but what I would excpect from an SUV

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  Good Buy - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By hulak - December 18 - 9:56 am

  No problems to date. For the money, this SUV has a lot of space & features. Great warranty. Great styling. The ride is a little rough. Could get better mpg.

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  Comme ci, comme ca - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Nicolle - September 23 - 12:23 pm

  I absolutely loved driving this truck because it drove like a car, and drove very smoothly. Super comfortable, great features. But it was a rustbox, I had to get rid of it before it got so bad as to knock the value down too far. The transmission started to slip at approx. 85,000 miles. It was noticeable when going from 1st to 2nd gear - it would hold back, then jump into 2nd. Also from reverse back to 1st. Scared me, didnt want to put a new tranny in. Not much else went wrong with this truck though, it was very reliable and a great size. Awful gas mileage though. Isuzus are cheaply made in the undercarriage, I wouldnt recommend buying one older than a couple years if you live near salt.

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  2001 Rodeo LSE - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Jody - August 31 - 10:00 am

  The brakes are so noisey when applied...nothing like my Toyota !! AC takes for ever to get cold and rides just like any other SUV loud and bouncy !! 11 k and ready to trade it in...