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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  I Love My Rodeo! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Tatorbird - September 3 - 6:56 pm

  I bought my rodeo new from the dealer in 2001. Although we do not have a dealer in my city anymore, there are dealers in surrounding cities for servicing if I ever needed them. I can say that, at 80,000+ miles, Ive had no problems with my Rodeo. I have followed all the scheduled maintenance (not cheap), but the only thing Ive ever had to replace were the brakes at 4 years and the battery at 5 years. Prior cars were Ford Thunderbird, Ford Taurus, Ford Festiva, and Pontiac Sunbird. I love my Rodeo and highly recommend them.

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  Rodeo Fan - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By SUV Heaven - March 31 - 10:00 am

  After much research I bought a used 2001 LS V6 Rodeo w/ 45k miles late July from Pugmire Isuzu of Marietta Georgia, great dealership. My previous car was a 95 Ford Contour so to say the least, the Rodeo is an improvement. The V6 engine is smooth as silk and seems very reliable so far. Plenty of power, takes hills like a champ!! The engine idle is so quite, when I left the dealer the day I bought if I thought the engine cut off while I was waiting at a stoplight. Interoir is nothing fancy but I did not buy a SUV for luxury. Build quality seems to be very solid, no squeeks or rattles. Love the sporty/aggressive looks, stands out from all the other cookie cut

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  Not Shabby - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By MWA3C - February 23 - 4:36 pm

  Bought this ISUZU RODEO based on looks and handling with 110,000 miles on her. Burns about 1qt of oil every 2500 miles or so using 15w40 (owners manual suggests 15w40 and up, go with it, 10w30 will just run right out of her). Overall not a bad truck, could use a little more HP under the hood but for a 3.0 L V6 its not horrible. The suspension is a bit hard on the back with not a lot of travel so you hit the frame bumpers often.. Overall I find long drives are really comfortable. Currently have 155,000 miles on it and still going strong. Regularly driven on 6 hour drives between states w/o issue.

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  Good Vehicle - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Rodeo Girl - September 25 - 2:56 pm

  This is a great SUV for a small family. I had absolutely no problems with it until it reached 173,000 miles. The transmission begin to slip. I have been in a accident in 2007 and it still ran great until the end of 2009 now I am having the transmission rebuilt and will hold on to it as long as possible. I love my vehicle.

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  Better than a Blazer - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Fezzmo - October 2 - 2:00 am

  I owned a Blazer prior to buying the Rodeo. The Rodeo is faster, more solid, more agile, and it goes better in the snow. I drive over 30K a year and I have had only one mechanical problem that required service. I will have over 70K by December 03. I get 20 miles per gal. so I dont understand other peoples issues w/ gas milage. The auto does "spark knock" on low octane fuel when the engine is strained (pulling a hill), but it does not create a mechanical problem. However, the 205HP engine does fine. I was surprised to see this auto rated below an 8 overall.

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  A Lucky One? - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By dpgull - April 27 - 5:13 pm

  I pray I continue to get a clean slate...Had an Amigo loved that, and now seemed to get a realy nice low mile LSE with no engine knock and all parts still together, they sure did take care of this one, and due to the fact they depriciate so fast and hard, could not find a better deal for the money anywhere. Do your homework and really check them out before you buy, they are not all lemons

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  Happy Camper - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Vince - March 18 - 7:56 am

  78,000 miles when I bought it, now 161,000. Most reliable vehicle Ive owned, but at 120,000 I had preventive maintenance done to it also, installed a new timing belt, water pump, oil pump, and belt tensioner. All four items came together as a parts kit and they are all together in the engine too, kit made sense to do all. Could do better on oil consumption, but not too terrible. Uses cheap fuel sending units and replacements are cheap too, I replaced the first one myself at 81,000 and the second one at 158,000, cost less than $40 each. I get a ABS light when the trans fluid is low once a year, have to add fluid through drain plug. Lots of shops scam people on this, check levels 1st and save $$$!

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  Great Truck - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Love My Truck - August 4 - 10:50 pm

  Other than the usual maintenance at 100,000, it has been great! Transmission rebuild at 135000, but no other problems. I really wish that Isuzu was still selling this model here in the US. I would love to have a new one. (After another 100,000!)

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  Rodeo - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Ralf52 - March 13 - 2:00 am

  I havent had any problems. My service has been excellent and I drive every day 60 miles. The car has now 10000 miles.

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  Very Good SUV - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Jerrico - February 12 - 8:06 pm

  So far no problem. Excellent service at dealership - done for the schedule service maintenance only