1995 Isuzu Rodeo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rodeo years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo. That ranks 5th out of 11 Rodeo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (27 complaints, 15%), typically at around 81,000 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 1 fire, 34 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 176owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Isuzu Rodeo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27 | 15% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 13% | 159,596 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 11% | 87,253 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 7% | 131,495 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% | 100,645 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 135,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Isuzu Rodeo recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
Risk: This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brush/grille guard campaign (SQ96009) — opened Jan 10, 1996, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The clutch in my vehicle was replaced and within 3 months it has again failed. I have lost complete use of my vehicle again due to the electrical failures and the clutch failing
The frame of the 1995 isuzu rodeo has three six inch bye six inch holes in frame two in the rear and one in the front, the entire frame is no thicker then a piece of paper because its rotted to nothing. You can push threw it in some spots with your finger. This was to be my daughters first vehicle…
I purchased vehicle for my 16 yr old to drive and found out after getting it that the whole underneath the rodeo that it is rusted out by the shocks all the way to the front. *tr
When we took the vehicle in for service we were told there is significant rust damage to the frame. It could not be fixed and as a result was not worth putting much money into the car. Today when we took it to a different garage we were told there is a recall on the frame. I am unable to find…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that there was rust around the frame on the driver and passenger side wheels. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage…
Other Isuzu Rodeo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Rodeo | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Rodeo | 39 | 2 |
| 2003 Rodeo | 16 | 3 |
| 2002 Rodeo | 101 | 2 |
| 2001 Rodeo | 389 | 4 |
| 2000 Rodeo | 274 | 3 |
| 1999 Rodeo | 550 | 3 |
| 1998 Rodeo | 478 | 4 |
| 1997 Rodeo | 118 | 0 |
| 1996 Rodeo | 97 | 0 |
| 1995 | 176 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
Owners most often report wheels, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rodeo model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.