1997 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD
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- Photo: 1st Isuzu Rodeo -- 11-26-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Isuzu Rodeo -- 02-04-2012 1 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Rodeo V6 1991 (35088727230) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Generation Isuzu Rodeo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4WD is a 194-hp 3.2-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $23,135 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 194 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Rodeo measures 176.5 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,705 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,135 ($46,847 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 194 hp |
| Torque | 193 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.5 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,705 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Isuzu RODEO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA campaign 06E065000
118 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Isuzu RODEO
Owner Complaints
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Isuzu RODEO (17 mention a crash, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 32 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Wheels | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 ISUZU RODEO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.