MYRModel Year Report

1995 Isuzu Rodeo

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Isuzu Rodeo
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:05:17.793Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Rodeo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 81 complaints 1993: 34 complaints 1993 1994: 90 complaints 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 97 complaints 1997: 118 complaints 1997 1998: 478 complaints 1999: 550 complaints 1999 2000: 274 complaints 2001: 389 complaints 2001 2002: 101 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1995: 177 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
199144
199281
199334
199490
1995177
199697
1997118
1998478
1999550
2000274
2001389
2002101
200316
200439
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

WHEELS 15%

15% of complaints: wheels — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs and rim.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASH
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20121005

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120813

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 177
I 19960110 — SQ (open)

BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN

R 19970524 — electrical system

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Campaign 97V034001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Isuzu Rodeo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V034001 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 1998 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.