2002 Isuzu Rodeo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

16 City / 20 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

205

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Justin L

Silver 4 door SUV with lots of trunk space.

It's a wonderful car. Has lots of room to place things. Fuel consumption is great. Brakes squeal on occasion. Can fit 3 carseats in the back seat. Back seats fold down to make more room in the trunk. Has power and winter drive options for better handling.

Sam D

It was discontinued in 2004

My vehicle is a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. It's considered a crossover/ compact SUV. It has two sunroofs, along with a removable top. It's kind of a unique vehicle, as they stopped production in 2004

Amanda S

Rodeo still going strong, seventeen years later.

My vehicle I bought about five years ago, the transmission had went out but it had a lot of miles on the previous one. The new one has run well and the mechanic said that type of transmission was easy to work on. The fuel mileage is fair for a 4wd vehicle, it normally gets 23 to 24 mph on the highway/interstate. A little less in town driving. The seats are comfortable and the inside has remained in good condition, trim, roof lining etc. I like the controls, buttons are pretty easily accessible. One complaint would be the winter drive button location. In the middle between the seats, of the front. Every time you get in with something and hit that button without noticing it is very frustrating.

Ernest W

It is very reliable I can count on it to always get me from place to place

My vehicle is very dependable. I get great gas mileage very low maintenance

Cindy R

It's a very nice, a lots of space. Nice long car rides are the best.

I really like my car, I takes me where I need to go. It does not give me and problems. The seats are very nice.

Wayne S

The 2002 rodeo is a great car, even if it is long in the tooth.

It is comfortable, a smooth ride and gets great mileage. Does not have a lot of mechanical problems, and it is really roomy.

Brenda K

Gas mileage, comfortable, and easy to maneuver.

My Rodeo Sport is very comfortable with the disabilities I suffer from! But, I wish I was a 4 door vehicle.

Reagan W

I absolutely love my Isuzu rodeo

This car is absolutely amazing. No problems to really report about it. Take super good care of it. I love how spacious the inside is and how the back comes off of it. The seats are super comfy and last a long time, no tears is mine. It is overall a really good car and I wish they still made them

Negative Owner Reviews

John E

I am tired of spending money on it but I cannot afford a new car.

I have had to replace the motor, the transmission, and now the air conditioner is broke. Not mention the back hatch only opens when it wants to.

Nick P

The brakes are not that great.

It is really old. Its brakes are bad. The ac is bad and it takes forever to star. It accelerates slow.

Kaitlyn H

Great car for young adult and new driver.

I really like the size of my vehicle. Sitting up higher not the road makes me feel safer and more in control. This car is very reliable and lasts a long time. The maintenance is very low. Although I do have an oil leak so I have to check the oil often to make sure it's not too low. I do not like how shaky the car feels on the road and how it kind of feels like I might tip over when the roads are wet. The cup holders on the inside are completely useless.

Harold N

It starts up every morning like clock work

Good gas mileage,low maintenance,comfortable ride dependable

Brittany D

The most important thing is that it is a gas hog.

I do not like it because it is a gas hog and I spend way to much in gas every week. I like it because there is plenty of room.

Tracey G

Best of all world's, really.

I truly do love the different options for driving, such as 4WD, winter, power, etc. It is extremely easy to go in/out of each of these (push a button). That being said, the placement of said buttons is poorly thought out. Since they sit in the middle area between seat, under the gear shift, I constantly am accidentally hitting them & putting the vehicle into a mode I didn't intend to. I do like the space available, and how it is designed so that it can be used to it is maximum potential (laying back seats down, etc.). Considering it is a fairly small SUV, it has impressive leg room in both the front and back. We have a large household and we rarely feel cramped, and usually have decent space left for storage.

Cheryl S

2002 Isuzu rodeo broke down!

They stopped making the Isuzu rodeo in 2002 right after I bought mine! Now, I am having transmission issues and the parts are hard to find! I am disappointed that it didn't go without breaking down so soon!

Ally B

A look on the rodeo: a summary of the Isuzu rodeo SUV.

It is a reliable, typical SUV with a hatchback trunk that opens to put all your sporting goods. The seats are comfortable and the speakers are nice. The only real problem is the water pump goes bad easily. Also when you try to turn corners, it starts to falter and sputter. It is not very good on gas and it takes almost $100 to get from Ohio to west Virginia.

Isuzu Rodeo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base Sport

205 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

Base

205 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

LSE

205 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Isuzu Rodeo Owner Reviews

3.88

24 Reviews

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5 stars

33%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

25%

2 stars

1 star

Harold N on June 14, 2021

It starts up every morning like clock work

Good gas mileage,low maintenance,comfortable ride dependable

Cheryl S on May 23, 2021

2002 Isuzu rodeo broke down!

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Ranks #11 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo has an average owner rating of 3.88 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

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4.46

2002 Isuzu Rodeo

3.88

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #7 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

2002 Toyota RAV4

31 MPG

2002 Subaru Forester

27 MPG

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2002 Isuzu Rodeo

20 MPG

Is The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo A Good Car?

Yes I quit enjoy my Isuzu, for the space it has for my children, along with any other items I might need at the time. I have also enjoyed the reliability of my vehicle I have had very minimal issues... Read More

Sarah O.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo?

Like I said in my previous answer I have owned my Isuzu for around three years now and have had minimal trouble out of it. As far as the regular maintenance like oil changes an yearly tune ups all I... Read More

Amy S.

Is The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo A Good Value?

I am not sure of the recent blue book value of my vehicle but I do know that I paid $5,000 for mine with one previous owner and it has served me well. So, yes I can say it was worth every penny.

Michael E.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety