How many miles do you have your Isuzu?

2004 Rodeo
3.5 L
25207 miles
I have had my Rodeo since it had 22000 miles. I love my SUV!! :rofl:

1996 Rodeo 4x4 Manual
3.2L SOHC V6
144,470 Miles

Just bought the rig 2 weeks ago. Had no 4WD. Found bad Vacuum Switch on actuator. While under the truck, found ALL FOUR CV boots split in two! Needless to say, the vacuum switches cost $177.00 (for the set) from the dealer and I'm replacing both axles ($65 a side). Other than that, it's been a good ride.

1997
3.2L V6
106,000
Replaced exahust system with a flowmaster.
Alt. and bumpers died due to "opperator error"

1998
3.2 v6
102,000
all original except alternator, belts, rear axle seal

1995
3.2

1994 Rodeo 3.2
180k

1995
3.2 V6
99,500 miles
No major issues.
Minor issues: Stuck rear door, rear brake light stuck on, alarm goes off every time you open or close door. Othe rthan that so far so good!

1996
3.2
122,584

Timing Belt
Water Pump
Starter
O2 sensors twice
Rotors (and lug bolt)
front axles (boots ripped)
2 windshields
Still looking for a usable cupholder really considering mounting one with screws into the passenger side of dash.

1995
3.2
206,000

Problems, Y-pip, 1 Starter, 1 injector failed, Rear spring bushings, (Common Problem, makes knocking noise around corners, Easy fix, $10 for bushings) Timing belt tensioner failed after 4th belt, Power door locks needed greasing, rear power window return spring rusted out, easy fix. Original CLutch, Alternator, Exaust.

1995-2wd
3.2L
31,000
actual mileage, mom only went to grocery store 1/2 mile, still has original tires.
Re-occuring latching/unlatching problem with rear liftglass; electric window problems on driver & rear pass. side units; last week replaced battery but found it's starter problem, time to order factory service man; B-day present for mom before her unexpected passing-30,000mi. service done by dealer=$1,193.22 - I declined to replace serpentine belts @ $450 & minor valve cover leak @ $750; (I'm in the wrong trade)

1997 Rodeo
3.2l v6 sohc
111283 Miles

Major issues:
I have this never ending pain in the lower part of my back.
I wasnt hugged enough as a kid
I like broads with glasses

oh wait not those kinds of issues...NEVERMIND!!!

See my post regarding fuses!!!

Year: 1999
Engine: 3.2L V6 M/T
Mileage:111,000
Any major problems: Nothing major (fuel press reg, front stabilizer bar links, driver's side exhaust flange weld crack, starter)

So far, it's all good.

Mark
dingo01@verizon.net
Huntington Beach, Ca.

2000
3.2V6
121K
Only problems are burning fuel badly, CEL, and gas light flashing at 1/4 tank.
Any ideas before I head off to the mechanic?

Year:1996
Engine:3.2 V6
Mileage:145000
Any major problems: Will say i have no gas when i have gas and meter will drop and not want to start.(still have this problem)
Iv replaced stereo, speakers, add'd a sub, (sounds nice)
Alternator, battery, changed fluids,brakepads and iv got the fuel flter next to me ready to install

Update: 150K on the 3.2L V6 auto Rodeo LS 4x2

Major problems: coolant leaks from o-rings sealing ends of external cooling pipes on top of block and freeze plugs between the block and tranny housing.

I don't consider broken window regulators or failed starter as major problems.

Main reason for the update? 4L30E performing flawlessly at 150K!

1999
3.2 v6
73,000
IMG, Minor Exhaust work, most fluids, major tune-up, rear wiper motor


Well, a little over a year later so I better update:

82,000

Wiper relay; shocks; both cats and "Y" pipe; another O2 sensor; Duct work from MAF to throttle (I am so strong I broke it putting it back on).

This summer I plan on replacing the radiator hoses and flushing the system and i am going to do the rear diff again.

I will do the rear brakes soon as well.


marc

2000
3.2L V6 auto Rodeo LS 4x2
53,735

I decided to register on this forum to find out solutions to my 2000 rodeo LS. It seems to me that I'm having the problem that many of you have in terms of my truck (bought 2 months ago) is stalling when I'm on the interstate for about an hour or so. It cranks up again if I allow it to sit. Has the fuel sending unit actually solved all of your problems?

1999 LS
(1998 engine)
2wd
approx 91000 miles

I am not sure of the mileage cuz she is in the shop as we speak :(
Major engine trouble:
Had to replace first engine after driving 3000 miles (it used almost all oil in the first 1500 miles, long story)
with this engine
current trouble is timing belt has slipped 4 teeth (I'm told)
mechanic is waiting for part (he is not going to replace water pump, as he thinks the tensioner was left loose when water pump was replaced).
He says there may be damage to the valves, which he will know after replacing timing belt tomorrow

does all of this sound reasonable to you?

engine is producing white smoke, husband thinks I should sell this truck and cut my loses (i have about 8grand in it with the engine replacement)...I can probably only sell it for 5k and don't really know what to buy next that would be similar and under 10k...what are your thoughts!!??
I have really enjoyed driving this truck, but it needs tires, and the brakes are about half worn...just trying to decide which way to head from here.

Thanks in advance for your opinions!!
Jan

1998 Honda Passport EX
148,000 miles and counting

I'm the 2nd Owner since 129,000. O2 Sensor on driver side before Cat Converter. Flushed EGR Valve and that's it.

Done oil changes every 3 thousand miles, new pcv valve, new air filter. Seems to be fine so far

1995 Passport, 3.2L V6 4X4, 180K miles

1998
3.2 v6
152000
runs great, but the gas gauge sucks, and tranny clunks once in a while... but other then that its a great truck

1999
3.2 v6
124,000
A/C compressor, rear wiper motor

Year: 1995.5
Miles:134,000
Model V6 3.2

MAjor Probelems:

Leaks anti-freeze like theres no tomorrow.
Must change plugs and wires every year on the year.
Other then that I love it!!!

2000
3.2 V6
190,000
Blower (warranty work), cd player (warranty work), fuel sending unit ($150), manifold gasket ($400), intermittent wipers need new relay, had to clean out EGR (easy), tires and normal maint. Not bad, all things considered

My 94 isuzu has 174,840 miles on it. One trannie rebuild, alternator, timing belt, two marker lights, and a bunch of hoses later....she's still my baby.

My 1995.5 Rodeo LS 2wd V6 has 226,782 miles and going strong. I've replaced the normal items: water pump, timing belt, hoses, head gaskets, shocks. Engine and trannie running strong. I plan on getting the ole girl back to new condition one of these days.

I have a '97 Honda Passport which ran virtually repair except for two batteires, starter and changing the timing belts. But lately I had to replace the alternator (the original) and my truck is revving high when it first starts and then it stalls when I get to a complete stop...intermittently. To it to a dealer and ran a diagnostics ($100) and stated the egr and IAC valves needs to replace and slush out the system for carbon.

I am pretty mechanical and want to do the repairs myself, the dealer wants $1500 to do the repairs, where are these two parts located on the engine?

Thanks in advance!

2001 3.2litre LS
85,000 miles, In georgia, No major problems.

Recently started having problem with wipers (Related to alarm control unit - bought it used for 35$, new is 260$)

Rough start when cold - could be FPR or air intake gasket, have the parts and getting ready for full tune-up and to fix all these small parts.

Tires replaced at 28,000 , 65,000, running on 3rd set. (wife drives it :) )
Replaced front brakes at 75,000 miles

No other maintenance was done to this car..

1993
3.2L V6
128,000
No major problems since i bought it a year ago, I have replaced battery and alternator, and did 120k recommended tune up. running strong

92 Rodeo LS 2wd V6 5spd
167,000

1997 Rodeo S
2.6l 4cyl 2wd
143,000 Miles
Only Regular Maint, Oil Changes, Timing Belt Tensioners, New Belts, Battery, Front Rear Brakes, E-brake Cables
Bucks A Little But I Need A Egr Anyway. Will Need A Radiator Soon Because My Fan Is Sucking The Cooling Fins From My Radiator Cores!!!!!!!! Very Reliable Otherwise

1999 Rodeo LS 4WD
3.2 V6
84,000 miles now, bought used at 56,000 and have had the following issues:
intake manifold gasket replaced, ABS light comes on sporadically, transmission range mode sensor needed to be cleaned, various rattles from loose heat shields, rusty undercarriage, many suspension nuts and bolts are stuck and will be extremely difficult to remove when it comes time to replace shocks or any other maintenance

Great truck overall. I have yet to encounter conditions my Rodeo couldn't handle. Well worth what I paid for it.

-Justin

1996 rodeo
3.2
199,935
tuneup, brakes, fluids,
long list of things I want to do

1995 Passport Ex
3.2L 4X4
190K
bought it for $300 needed short block,put used short block in it,had 154K on it when I got it now has 190K,runs great looks good and it's paid for.

Year: 99
Miles: 95k (bought at 63k) 2nd owner
Model: V6 3.2 4W
Major Problems: Had the hardest time figuring out why it was hard to start (7-10 cranks) and once in a while turned off while driving, otherwise drove and felt great while driving. Tuned it..spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, fuel injection power flush, no luck. After it turned off in a curve with traffic behind me, I surfed until I found this website. Solution: Replaced fuel pressure regulator (about $80 bucks at Checker auto parts).

-replaced battery
-replaced tires
-replaced serpentine belt

repairs needed:
rear wiper motor dead'
fuel pump whining noise
fuel sending unit
timing belt

With gas prices so high and 300miles a week just to work, now only drive it for weekend fun. Bought used vw for better gas mileage.

Love the truck!

1999 Rodeo LS 4X4 with 53,000 miles. I'm the original owner.

99 v6 rodeo
123,000 miles on it

has wiper intermittent problems
has fuel gauge sending unit
replaced baterie and post
replaced starter
during summer problems with shifting
brakes multiple times until I bled them!

current problem is ideling not sure how to fix it yet replaced img, cleaned erg vlave, pcv valve, cleaned air filter, replaced map sensor, cleaning maf sensor and looking to clean iacv valve.

2001
3.2L V6
119,000 (August 2006)
The only problem is the IMG

My name is Crystal and I'm posting under my husband's profile. So this information here is coming from me, not him. He's very smart when it comes to fixing our cars, but he just doesn't have a lot of time to work on them. :( I figured we could get some help from here regarding a few problems we're having with my Rodeo, so here we are. :)

1995 Rodeo
3.2L V6
179,233 miles

Major Problems: The compressor went out the Summer of 2005 and still hasn't been replaced so my kids and I have had a rough summer here in Florida. Three of the four windows don't roll down, which makes the summer worse. The cables are all messed up but the motors seem to be fine. The radiator has a small crack at the top, which my husband has temporarily fixed until he can get around to installing a new radiator. The engine has something wrong with it. It shakes once I get up to about 45-50 mph. It sometimes stops after 55, but sometimes doesn't. One mechanic thinks it's the number 3 fuel injector...my husband disagrees, but doesn't know what it is. My husband has replaced the timing belt, tires, fluids, etc.

1999 LSE, 2WD
3.2L V6
136,000

Moon Roof - (2004) Still Opens/Closes Ruff
New Alternator - $250 (2005).
Rebuilt Tranny (2005)
New Wiring Harness for Alternator - $125 (2006)
New A/C Compressor & Dryer - $1618 (2006) [Actually broke in 2004]
Horn sticks at the steering wheel - gotta pull the fuse to turnoff (Still need to fix) Estimate $450
New Alternator $187 (2006) Did the work myself this time. The old alternator was a piece of shit the mechanics put in.

:banghead: BUT I STILL LOVE HER!!:banghead: :banghead: I LOVE HER!!:banghead: :banghead: I LOVE HER!!:banghead:

SITTING ON THE LOT BRAND NEW IN OAHU, HAWAII (DECEMBER 1998)
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2000
3.2 v6, 4x2
106000
new (rebuilt) tranny at 80k, all the other minor EGR, PCV, IAC, MAF - esque issues (rough idle/start)
new alternator last year

Year: 2000
Engine: 3.2 v6, 4x2
Mileage: 106000
Any major problems: new (rebuilt) tranny at 80k, all the other minor EGR, PCV, IAC, MAF - esque issues
New alternator last year

1993
2.6L
180,531
Picky about fuel quality, other then that she rides without a care in the world.

Year:1994
Engine:3.2
Mileage:138K
Any major problems:JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING

2000 Rodeo
2.2. 5 speed manual
90,340 miles

Major Problems:
Valve cover gasket,
new brakes ...(still squeals)

i don't consider them that MAJOR....even with the problems...i love the rodeo
slow., ticking and all.....i drive it everyday in traffic....at least 2 1/2 hours..
:icon16:

Year: 1995
Engine: 2.6 I-4
Mileage: 219,000
Any major problems: Currently, leaking power steering hose. Overall, starts and runs great.

1994
3.2L V6
149K
besides the loud ticking and rear seat floor being soaked when it rains...no major problems.

I just bought my 97 4x4 3.2, 2 weeks ago and have put 500 miles. I has 115k. Replaced original spark plugs, pwr steering fluid, and trans oil. I'm planing on having the T-belt replaced. No lights on the dash with the exeption of the rearABS and brake light coming on and off sometimes. On stud on the fron wheel had to be removed by force when it fail to come out with impact gun. AC and all electric stuff works great. The ticking from the lifter is hardly noticible. So far I like this truck, I just need to find out if my 4x4 works. I've been told by a few friends on how to check to see if it works and if it does not work, I'll purchase the Isuzu repair manual and it tells you on how to trouble shoot the 4x4. I hope is working.
:naughty:

sold my 96 Trooper with 346,000 miles for 3,500
wife wanted an economical car
she now kicks herself in the backside daily
she regrets getting rid of it
(stupid woman)

2000 LS
3.2 V6 4WD
91020 miles

Major work Transfer case broke at 23000 covered under warrenty. I was vacation when it happened what an ordeal for sure. Other then this I have regula roil changes and tires replacement and brakes rouitne EXCEPT just last week at 91000 miles the wireing Harnes went bad . So bad the vehicle would stall while driving. Thank God this was also covered under warrenty. But starting to feel it's time to trade or sell.

1994 Rodeo 3.2 V6 S
162,000
Just bought it for $700 from a Marine being deployed & he wanted to get rid of it cheap. It never got registered in CA & now needs to pass smog in order for me to transfer the title. Everything on it is in good shape & works except after driving it for a few days, I realized the #6 coil was misfiring and when I pulled out the plugs, they were drenched in oil. So far we've put a bit more $$ into it but as of now it won't even start. I posted a thread for help on this...

I think once we get past these initial hurdles it has plenty of life still left in it...

Year: 1999 Rodeo S
Engine: 2.2L 4 cyl.
Mileage: 137k
Any major problems:

1) ABS went bonkers, replaced under warranty prior to recall
2) gas sending unit went out, replaced under extended warranty
3) starter went out, replaced under extended warranty
4) cluch, cost 900 bucks to replace at dealer
5) timing belt broke (29k on new timing belt - should have ad the tensioners replaced!!!!!!) causing engine damage thanks to interference engine design. will be attempting to remove head and replace head myself, after machine shop repairs. hopefully won't be any pistons damaged (??). Repair manual ordered, will remove head after reading about it.

Really have enjoyed the car despite the problems. Has plenty of pep for a 4 banger. Manual transmission helps I imagine greatly w/ this. Won't buy another Isuzu but not sorry I did - maybe will get a non-interference engine next time though - can't believe the auto industry relies on these thin little belts that could break and destroy the head. Repair shop wanted 1500-1600 to repair, estimate w/out knowing if pistons are damaged...

If anyone has any pointers or experience w/ any of this would apprecaite some feedback. Especially regarding piston damage. I'll document the entire repair process and put up a web page on it if it turns out ok...

thx.

+112,000 miles!

I love this truck. No major problems, I've had a few minor problems with the ABS, wipers and the shift lock but I was able to fix these myself.

It's a shame Isuzu discontinued the Rodeo model.

Year: 1998 Rodeo S
Engine: 3.2L
Mileage: 127k
Any major problems: I've done my best to repress them! Please don't make me relive the experience! :banghead:

2000 Rodeo V6 Automatic
Update from earlier post. Just passed the 150,000 mark
Has been running fine. Just recently had the 3/4 accumulator piston seal replaced. (common Rodeo problem-Isuzu Forum), The mechanic agreed and said he has done a number of these replacements. He all so said he would not recommend changing it out yourself. It could get real nasty. Ran me 100 bucks.

Year:1997 RODEO LS
Engine:3.2L V6
Mileage:107.5K
Just purchased about 2 weeks ago. It appears engine has been replaced, so true mileage not known if this is correct. After driving about 400 miles everything seems to function as its should. Have not really attempted to use 4WD, but indicator comes on. Scheduled for front brake pads and oil change tommorow. Topped off all fluids and will address trans fluid soon based on what I have read here, since its the automatic transmission. Very pleased so far!!!!

Appreciate all the information in this forum...it's very well run!!

Year: 1992
Engine: V6 3.1L
Mileage:266K
Any major problems: The only major problem that I had was having someone pulled out in front of me while I was driving on the highway. The frame was not bent, so I replaced the front end and had it painted.

I bought it used in 94 and it had 20K on it. I have replaced the alternator twice and replaced the rear bearings. The gas tank is starting to leak but I'm going to replace it. This is the best vehicle that I could ever own.

1995-4x4 auto
130000k
rear roters and pads
heater core
muffler y pipe
ac compressor---didnt replace/dont care
therostat--10 min job
rad flush
master cylinder
shocks all around
frame needed welded/had rust thru
rear driver window regulator
rear gate release button on dash
burns oil thru valve guides--must change plugs every 6 k
great truck
treat it right and it wont let u down
my teenager couldnt kill it and she tried
paid 3k 3 yrs ago
motor ticking real good now

i have 181811 miles on my 95.5 rodeo

i have a 95.5 rodeo with 181811 miles on it.runs ex pass smog with flying colors. has good oil pressure,cant tell its running at an idle real smooth.oil pressure is 80 psi driving and 40 psi idleing. i just wanted to know what causes it to get a rattle at about 2500-2700rpms, or just about the tim you get ready to shift. maybe just the way these motors are. heard they have a problem with piston slap. thought maybe loose bearings ,put it under aload no nock of any kind and always has good oil pressure.i hear it with the windows up and not really with the windows down.also was wondering what causes the clutch petal to get alittle vibration in it say you can fell some thing weird if you hold rpms about 1500 or up and push and realeasethe cluch. it only has about 15000 miles on the clutch. i bought it with a bad trans,paper work in the glove box showed the new clutch,and when i put the trans in the clutch looked good. other than that it sound good.