Faults:

My Rear Differential went out.

My alternator locked up.

General Comments:

My Rodeo handles great in the snow and on dry surface.

My rear went out because I have towed many cars which were too heavy for my Rodeo to handle.

I never used my power/winter mode button because I never knew how to.

I would never sell my Rodeo. It is now my friend for life.

I have a few leaks under my vehicle, but I can repair them myself.

I believe that me being a mechanic and routine maintenance has kept my Rodeo running good. I can"t wait to reach 300,000 miles.

The 3.1 liter engine is very strong and reliable.

My Rodeo is not very fast, but who needs speed in the snow.Besides, the speed limits around these parts on average is 55 miles per hour. Honda makes a good product, and for them to spin off from the Rodeo, ie: (PASSPORT) says a lot about the Isuzu Rodeo.

Faults:

Steering wheel plastic flaked off.

Rear window motors failed along with driver and passenger side window switches.

Numerous electrical problems concerning rear tail lights, blinkers, and radio.

4wd modes all cause horrid shuddering and painful clacking sounds (don't know why).

Transmission shudders in low gears.

General Comments:

This car has handled over 3 owners and didn't begin having trouble until after 120~130,000 miles. I drive it very hard in the city and take it on long trips (San Antonio to Dallas, Austin, Monterrey, Mexico etc...) at least once a year. I like to drive fast and take it to 4000+ rpm frequently. It's a quick truck that handles great. The transmission troubles only happened recently, and it has weathered 3 accidents under our ownership with no complaint (It plowed through a BMW with a dented bumper and some radiator damage). It is a hand-me-down that keep on going regardless of abuse and lack of funds to repair problems. If Fluids are changed regularly, it runs great.