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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  electrical problems - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Amy - March 18 - 4:10 pm

  I have had multiple problems-replaced fan clutch and bracket, ignition coil, right turn signal burns out fuse that controls many other things including heat and power windows, transmission slipping at 78k mi., replaced serpentine belt 2x b/c fan clutch shredded the other one when the bracket broke, most parts are isuzu only parts and must pay a fortune for them; most are marked up 100%, seals on front windows coming undone and windows dont shut properly.

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  cheap power - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By dollar - July 20 - 10:00 am

  Have had my RODEO for two years and am very suprised of how fast it has depreciated, I guess I got what I paid for. The interior of the truck just screams out cheap. When you feel and see the thin plastic material that ISUZU used for the dash and other parts. I have not had any major problems, exept I had to change my rear break shoes within 40,000 miles. Good power for small truck. Air conditiong seems to take forever to kick in. You will find yourself like a bobble-head when the road gets bumpy. Sleeping policemen (speed bumps)seem to be a little too much for this truck. If you dont mind cheap interior, rough ride, poor mpg, then this truck is for you.

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  Seriously think before buying one of these - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By AhhhIsuzuCars - December 14 - 10:56 am

  Disclaimer: Never buy from a person. I have had this car only 8 months and it has been AWFUL. I have had to replace the brakes, replace the transmission, then have it rebuilt, replace the tires, abs sensor, transmission mode switch, cables, EGR valve, there was a transmission leak, wheel bearings, 2 plugs, timing belt, water pump... the lists goes on and on. Ive reached my last straw. Its now in the shop for the computer in the car about 800.00-1,000.00 I bought the car for 6,000 - RIP OFF - and put more than that into fixing it! Seriously think before buying one of these. It was supposed to be a late b-day present! HA! Best one ever. DONT BUY FROM A PERSON!

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  okay - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By mom22 - December 13 - 10:00 am

  My husband needed to trade in his lease truck and I wanted to upsize from a sedan (Camry). My husband saw it on the lot and jumped in without looking. My husband loves the Rodeo. I am patiently waiting for a minivan now. I hate how it drives! Who knew that a rough off road handling meant city streets. AND not to mention the noise level.

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  Watch out for 50,000 miles! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By KathyG - September 19 - 10:00 am

  I now have to replace the A/C compressor on my rodeo, LSE. The total cost $1,300. Ironic that my vehicle just past 50,000 miles and the warrenty no longer applies. I should have purchased the Honda, and will do so in the future. For purchasing a fully loaded vehicle, I am not pleased with having to put that high cost of service in it when its less than 3 years old, and its been serviced regularly.

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  Rodeo 2001 - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By transam402002 - November 21 - 9:26 am

  The worst part about this vehicle is the inflated price. A vehicle that costs $27000 is only worth, according to Nada and the Isuzu Salesmen, only $17000 a year later. According to all the books the vehicle only depreciates in value an average of 3000 a year. How does that work? Secondly, it takes forever to get used to the steering wheel and where it is situated. Thirdly, it is extremely loud when driving on the highway. You would think you are driving a soft top.

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  Wish I never would have bought it - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By ansauer - May 24 - 8:20 am

  Its been nothing but trouble since the day after i purchased it. All transmission problems, lots of jerking when i try to speed up, things fall apart easily on it, made very cheaply

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  Lots of little problems - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By 2001 rodeo driver - May 15 - 5:53 am

  Good size. Drives well to Tahoe. Lots of passenger room. Lots of mechanical prblems. Check engine light comes mostly with low gas (got it checked, cant be fixed). When its cold, the engine is a little picky to start. Ride is a bit rough. Wheel has a shake at freeway speeds. Gas mileage is definitly that of an SUV. The most bothersome problem I am having now is with the transmission. Which is definitly no good.

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  Its no Rodeo Drive - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By say no to isuzu - January 11 - 2:00 am

  Got the SUV new back in late 2000. Within 30,000 miles the car needed new engine seals, trans. sensors/ knocks, fuel sensor and other electrical work. It was all covered under warranty...but new engine seals on a car with less than 30k mile (driven with care and serviced)? Oh, here is the sad part, after the dealer fixed and replace all of the above, half a mile down the road after leaving the dealer the car started up again with the transmission problems. Its a lease, it will be turned in but I would never buy or lease another Isuzu.

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  Value - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By nichole - November 22 - 10:00 am

  The value of this car is terrible. After a year and a half with my car, the value is a little less than half of the purchase price. And those offers are from several dealerships.