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1998 Isuzu Rodeo Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Intake Manifold Gaskets, 3.2L engine, and failure of the Fuel Tank Sending Unit. Failure of the Intake Manifold Gaskets will cause a rough idle or the check engine light to illuminate. Failure of the Fuel Tank Sending Unit will cause the fuel gage to be inaccurate and may turn on the check engine light. The cost to replace the Intake Manifold Gaskets is estimated at $46.00 for the parts and $149.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Tank Sending Unit is estimated at $359.58 for parts and $162.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Harness for the antilock brake system (ABS). Failure of the EBCM can cause the ABS hydraulic pump to run all the time or the ABS light to illuminate. Failure of the Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Harness can cause the ABS light to illuminate. The cost to repair the EBCM is estimated at $270.81 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Harness is estimated at $38.02 for parts and $97.50 labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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