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1995 Isuzu RodeoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 176 owner complaints about the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Rodeo median · #5 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints17648 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo has problems

176 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels270
Structure221
Service brakes, hydraulic216
Engine and engine cooling201
Electrical system180
Air bags1515
Power train150
Visibility131
Suspension121
10 other systems4211

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Isuzu Rodeo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 97V-034 · Mar 7, 1997 · 118,485 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Rodeo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rodeo median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Isuzu Rodeo safety ratings

1995 Isuzu Rodeo 4-DR.4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGNSQ96009 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Rodeo owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN CHANGING THE TIRES OR ROTATING LUGS CONTINUE TO STRIP. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT HE'S HAD SEVERAL RODEOS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS BECOMING TO BE A REAL SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM! *LA
Complaint 10041452 · Oct 8, 2003
REPLACED SEVEN WHEEL LUGS NUTS AND BOLTS TO HIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER NAVIGATE ON NHTSA WEBSITE AND FOUND MANY CONSUMER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 10006022 · Jan 30, 2003
WHEEL BOLTS/NUTS STRIP EVERY TIME I HAD TIRE WORK. RECENTLY BEING REFUSED TO CHANGE TIRES BY A SHOP, CLAIMING THAT RODEO'S WHEEL STUDS TOO SOFT TO GET THE JOB DONE WITHOUT DAMAGE
Complaint 10005266 · Feb 4, 2003 · 81,000 miles

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