Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Wheels27
- Structure22
- Service brakes, hydraulic21
- Engine and engine cooling20
- Electrical system18
- Air bags15
- Power train15
- Visibility13
- Suspension12
- Tires9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 34 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 1995 Rodeo vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 4 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 15.7 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 361 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.2 | 13.8 | 15.7 |
| Rodeo 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.3 | 13.7 | 15.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo.
| 1997101 20 May 1997 | Electrical THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THIS MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE ALTERNATOR (OVERCHARGE), R… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Isuzu told its dealers about the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 606029 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT |
| 604307 | AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TT |
| 603033 | CONCERNS WITH NOISE FROM THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *YC |
| 602081 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAL / SHUDDER AS THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP. *YC |
| 52657 | 1995.5-97 RODEO (UC) ACCESSORY CENTER CONSOLE STAY BREAKAGE. *TW |
| 52654 | NEW DUAL AIR BAG SAFETY MATERIALS. *TW |
| 52653 | 1995.5 - 1997 RODEO (UC) INSTRUMENT HARNESS CHAFING/DAMAGE AT STEERING REINFORCEMENT. *TW |
| 52652 | 1995.5 - 1996 RODEO (UC) FRONT/REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK WITH POWER LOCK BUTTON/KEYLESS ENTRY; DOORS LOCK MANUALLY WITH LOCK KNOB/KEY. *TW |
| 43089 | UNKNOWN |
| 10237146 | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. |
| 10218932 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form |
| 10218927 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation