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1997 Isuzu

Rodeo 2WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.6 L

Isuzu Rodeo: best and worst years
1997 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD

Closest available photo (2000 model year); you're viewing the 1997.

2000 photoDestinationFearFanCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,116 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
118
Reported injuries
14

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE20%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10%
  • WHEELS9%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%
  • POWER TRAIN6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 157 total.

Isuzu Rodeo: best and worst years

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