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1998 Isuzu

Rodeo 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L

Isuzu Rodeo: best and worst years
1998 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD

Closest available photo (2000 model year); you're viewing the 1998.

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,929 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
486
Reported injuries
31

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC35%
  • STRUCTURE12%
  • SUSPENSION10%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 608 total.

Isuzu Rodeo: best and worst years

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