Why does consumer guide say that only the 2001 Rodeo is the one to own for a used Rodeo? I have four Isuzu's with automatic transmissions and my wife's 2001 is the only one that I had to replace the shifter seal and accumulator piston cover due to oil leaks. The accumulator piston seal was actually factory defective, you can see some deterioration around a discolored spot on the piston seal where the oil was leaking. Some of the polymer in the area had actually broken / flaked off leaving a void. How many owners who take their's to a mechanic would have found this or been told about it?

Hers was also the biggest leaker out of the three main seals I replaced. The 2001 gets the worst gas mileage out of the 4 - 3.2 liter engines we drive. 2001 Rodeos the better year, I don't think so. 2000 Rodeo / Amigo, better.