Faults:

70,000...Fuel tank indicator out

107,000...A/C compressor out.

General Comments:

1 belt drives all components. Once a/c compressor goes, have to replace or face breakdown. Very expensive compressor. If new, most likely will have to replace other components to get warranty. $2800 to fix. I made mistake of replacing with used compressor. Didn't make another 4000 miles before used compressor broke down. Had car serviced every 3000 miles, timing belt replaced at 100,000. Had design of keeping it another 60,000.

Now got to car shop.

Faults:

Fuel Sender @ 50K (reads empty with 1/2 tank left)

ABS Brakes @ 40K (These are dangerous... even after recall update => disable ABS ASAP)

Rear Window Noise (will drive you nuts)

Factory suspension is garbage (feels you crash into a wall going over a small bump)

Drivetrain is decent (dana 44 rear) really drives like a truck.

4wd is good and fun to drive in snow.

Burns Oil... 1 quart at least every 3k miles. Isuzu says this is normal.

General Comments:

Lots of annoyance... but it's actually been a very reliable/ relatively comfortable vehicle once the ABS was turned off.

ABS should not be trusted... even after the recall fix. ABS kicked in one time while braking under normal conditions (coming off a highway ramp) towing a boat. Pedal went to the floor. If I hadn't bailed onto the median with the rig... the boat would have been married to the rodeo permanently. Thank god for the manual tranny and downshifting.

Faults:

I had to replace the intake head gasket around 66,000 miles. I had to replace the fuel sensing unit, because the gas gauge stayed on empty. I have a small oil leek, and I see the ABS light come on when the brake fluid is low, due to worn pads. My intermittent wipers do not work.

General Comments:

It handles better, now that I replaced shocks with heavy duty/stiffer model. However, now the since the vehicle is so light, the ride is hard. Seat comfort is okay.

Faults:

I guess I have had all the usage ailments associated with the Rodeo. Nothing glaring stands out as all cars no matter the brand have their issues. I was a little surprised with the driver seat as it has given way on the right side. I plan to replace it soon. The rear seat belts have been a little odd as well. I replaced the retractors (strange this is not a recall item or warranty repair)

General Comments:

The Rodeo has really been a good truck for me and my family. It hauls what I need and it performs well in traffic. It has not left me stranded and has actually been pretty affordable for a SUV. It was not my first choice in 1999 but I liked the styling so I went with it. Overall I have been pleased.

Faults:

Intake manifold gaskets cracked and leaked at about 50k.

Fuel sending unit failed at about 40k.

ABS computer failed at about 60k.

Rear differential failed at about 2k (covered under warranty)

High oil consumption (about a quart per 2000 miles)

Transmission gear position sensor failed at about 70k.

General Comments:

Overall this car has been reliable, but I've had a few problems with it. Since this car has a GM drivetrain the problems I have shouldn't have been unexpected.

Faults:

My Rodeo S 2WD has the same just gauge problems as everyone else except not extreme. It only starts messing up when I have less than a quarter of a tank. No big deal, I just reset the tripometer and and know I can 240 miles on a tank.

It's rides pretty rough on the highway, shakes after 65 mph. It seems like there is always something to fix, but these are all maitenance issues with a car with 90,000 miles (putting in broken bulbs, breaks, belts & hoses).

General Comments:

Overall its been a good car, but is one that you have to maintain. Speaking of which my timing belt got changed 45,000 miles ago, is it a good time to replace that now to be safe?