Overview & Reviews

The Rodeo marches into the 2000 model year with an aggressive exterior restyle, a collection of ergonomic and quality improvements and interior upgrades.

• Stylish interior, rugged exterior, roomy rear seat.

• Disconnected steering feel, lousy 4WD button placement.

User Reviews:

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  Its Cheap & You get what you pay for - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Dan - February 15 - 2:00 am

  I have about 52,000 miles on my 2000 Rodeo. The ride has grown increasingly bouncy; its now feels similar to a carnival ride. This is particularly bad, because it aggravates this vehicles rattle quotient - everything rattles. Isuzu dealers are few and far between and they act like it. My dealer was never able to identify problems (or even agree there was a problem) on the first visit making each repair a multi visit battle (I did eventually win many, but not all of the battles). Unless you absolutely can’t afford something else – I’d look elsewhere. Most any other vehicle out there is superior to this one. Run; dont walk, out of your Isuzu dealer.

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  You get what you pay for - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By JenniferD - August 9 - 10:00 am

  Until November 2003, I loved my Rodeo. It ran like a dream, with just minor irritations. Upon taking it in for a regular oil change, the dealership informed me that at 38000 miles, the entire engine needed to be replaced. They admitted that it was caused by a flaw in the design. At 50K, it was towed in for an electrical short that made the car completely stop on a busy road. The dealership made the problem worse. Now, electrical problems cause cruise control to turn on randomly. The dealership will not support me, Isuzu Corporate will not support me. Time for a trade-in.

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  Do not recomend. - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By sunshinegal - May 15 - 10:00 am

  My Isuzu has had an engine clicking noise since day one. I have used premium gas, had mechanics look at it... no fixing it. Recently have had to get the fuel pump replaced, new AC compressor and evaporator coil, back windshield wiper. All of which not covered by warranty. Go figure. The dealsership we bought from, went out of buisness- the one we went to after that, also went out of buisness so now i get services at Honda, because they have the passport. I am still having mechanical problems with the car. The car stalls intermentantly and then when re-cranked it stalls when the vehicle is put in drive or reverse. Very unreliable. Do not reccomend.

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  Reliable and low operation cost - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By CTMIAMI - March 30 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle now has 30K miles and I have not have any problens that required repairs. It is fast and easy to drive. It is now getting a little bouncy.

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  first rodeo experience - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By tenis_guy - January 18 - 2:00 am

  purchased a new isuzu rodeo LS 2WD in 2000. up to recently the car has been very reliable. around 30,000 miles had problems with transmission, eventhough i have performed a transmission fluid flush, granted it was not done at the dealership as they ususally charge quite a premium. perhaps that was my fault for not taking it there in the first place. luckily, the warranty covered the repair. besides other minor problems (usual wear and tear) the car has been very reliable. the only suggested improvments consist of improved suspension (very stiff), and improved noise control. otherwise good vehicle for its price.

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  Rodeos rule - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By luckydpj - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I have always had an Isuzu, I find the to be very long lasting and quite reliable. The Rodeo is the mid size one and it offers a lot of SUV for the dollar.

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  Still running strong.... - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Quincunx - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I bought this truck with about 11k miles on it, and Im now at about 78k. Other than the fuel gauge giving up the ghost about 10k miles ago, Ive had no major problems. Whether highway, city, or off-road, gas mileage stays steady at about 19.5 mpg. Compared to others in its price range (Xterra, etc.) the Rodeo seemed more solidly built. My fiancee and I have owned several Isuzus and have been quite satisfied with each one. I plan on keeping it quite a while yet! I would certainly consider buying another.

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  Still Going! - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By smeeks1 - September 3 - 3:26 am

  I have 118,000 miles and weve been through a lot together! When I first purchased it (had 15k miles) it had an engine switch problem, dealer had to have it towed in to repair. At about 90,000 miles I experienced electrical issues with my AC, I have to jiggle it for it to be extra cold. This does use a lot of oil for some reason, I change it religiously 2800 miles. This is my first car, I think its very easy to handle. I whip it around quite easily and never get that "tipping" feeling. The design still looks pretty good for an 8yr old car. I plan on keeping my rodeo until it dies and I dont think thats anytime soon. I would recommend it overall. Its really fun to drive, great visibility too!

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  2000 Rodeo LS v6 - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By LBaquiran20 - July 21 - 10:00 am

  Bought this Rodeo brand new and I have to agree about the depreciation value. But overall the Rodeo has been very reliable and fun to drive. My wife wanted an SUV and looked at 4runners and Explorers. For the most bang for the buck we chose then Rodeo. Had the same or more options then the other vehicles for thousands less. Plus warranty cant be beat. I would recommend to anyone wanting an SUV for little money. I plan to keep for awhile so depreciation is not a real concern to me.

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  Great SUV - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Fernando - June 2 - 7:53 am

  Great mid-size SUV. No problems with the car after 5 years of owning it. Very smooth drive and very reliable. The only drawback is the fact that theres a lot of noise in the cabin and of course it consumes more fuel that I would like to but it is the price we pay for an SUV.