I have been having this problem with my Rodeo: "98 Rodeo Wont Start - Fuel Pump Dead?"


Had the Rodeo towed to a good mechanic I know today. Says it sure sounds like the fuel pump, but he wont know for sure for a day or so. He then starts calling around to look for an Isuzu fuel pump and after several calls he finally locates one. FOR $250!!!

I have had this Rodeo for less than 10 months and it currently sits at 91k miles and has already had the starter, alternator, and fuel pump go out in less than 10 months. I cant afford this kind of upkeep on a vehicle less than 6 years old. It is insanse that it breaks down this often and I haven't even hit 100k yet.

I am now really considering just cutting my losses and buying an older honda or toyota. I mean my dads 96 toyota t100 is at 125k and it hasnt been in the broke down a single time. My friend has a 97 4Runner Limited at 170k and he drives that thing harder than I have ever seen anyone drive an SUV in my life. Its sickening really, but that 4Runner has not had one problem in its entire 170,000 miles!

Really I can understand a couple of minor quabbles while approaching 100k in a non-toyota/honda vehicle. But really now - its not only the starter/alt/fuel pump but also the intermittent stalling that happens when you start it after its warm and the horribly bouncy ride that it has (worse than my other friends 98 4Runner with a 3" Lift) and the high speed steering shimmy, and the weird clicking noise coming from the tranny, ect.

Maybe Im just frustrated, but Im now really considering maybe selling and getting a 95ish 4Runner/Pathfinder/or Jeep.

Please tell me what you think about these reliability issues.

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