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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  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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  2001 Used LSE - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By DMC VA - April 11 - 2:00 am

  We have had good luck with Isuzu trucks in the past 10 years, including 92 Rodeo, 95 Trooper LTD and our current fleet -- 98 Rodeo S (work truck) and my 01 Rodeo LSE. The 01 LSE is by far the best of the lot, with improvements at every level above the earlier models. This is a solid midsized SUV for the pricepoint.

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  I love my Rodeo! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Rodeo01 - March 18 - 8:26 pm

  I bought a 2001 Rodeo LSE 4WD in 2006 with 135,000 km on it. I have had no problems whatsoever so far with it and love everything about it. Lots of room, great fun to drive, very stylish exterior, 21 mpg - which isnt really that bad for an SUV.

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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.

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  Four Years With My Rodeo - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By huntly - September 13 - 7:10 am

  No problems other than characteristic fuel usage common to these type vehicles. Two cross country trips, coast to coast, were fine. Minor alignment problem taken care of by dealer. Great drivetrain warranty not required. After 4 years, I have no regrets other than the failure of the brand to flourish. I previously owned a 1988 Trooper and it was my all-time favorite vehicle. I hated to trade it in, but the time was right. Owned it for 130,000 self maintained miles. While old Trooper was heavy in the maintenance required, the Rodeo has nothing to do, but drive and enjoy. It is so much more in power and great handling than old Trooper. Bad image undeserved. I am a happy owner on 10 year plan.

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  BEWARW!!! Stay Away from 98-02 Rodeos. MAJOR SAFTEY RECALL!! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By eroeder7966 - September 11 - 2:41 pm

  Ive owned my 01 Rodeo LS since 06. Got it with 58,286 miles. To this day looks and runs like new with the exception of check engine light caused buy sending unit. Love the truck. But on November 23,2010 while traveling 40mph the bracket connecting the trailing arm to the frame broke away causing the vehicle to sway out of control. This problem is common to 90-95% of all 98-02 Isuzu Rodeos, Axioms and Honda Passports. Both manufactures havea fix for the brackets, however these fixes will only work on a small percentage of the affected vehicles due to excessive frame rust. My 01 Rodeo with only 81,192 miles was deemed unrepairable Isuzu is now in the process of buying it back for only $4500.

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  lemon - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By gregthe fool - August 6 - 10:00 am

  Two AC compressors. Isuzu will not budge an inch on anything out of warranty. Numerous problems related to AC, Instruments, switch between AC and Power train. Ill never buy another

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  Just a joy! - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By Rob - June 16 - 11:56 pm

  I purchased this truck almost new (5,000 mile demo) and other than scheduled maintenance (and a blown transmission at 98,000 miles, which was covered under the fantastic 110,000 mile warranty). I have not had any problems that would cause me to not like or even buy another of this mid-size SUV.

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  Very good after almost 4 years - 2001 Isuzu Rodeo
  By F.N. - February 22 - 1:16 am

  I have to say that after almost 4 years, my Rodeo has held up quite well. True, I havent put but 45k miles on it, but its handled them as well as I could have hoped. I have to admit that I, too, was shocked to find out how badly it depreciated. I dont understand that. It gets decent reviews and reliability ratings so why does it lose so much value? The gas mileage could be a bit better and I have also noticed the spluttering at cold startup but its done that since I bought it so I dont worry about it. Overall, this has been a very comfortable, reliable vehicle. I just wish it was worth a little more now.