1995 ISUZU RODEO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
233
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
The 1995 ISUZU RODEO has received a total of 233 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (26 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (18 complaints), and Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO, potentially affecting up to 122,078 vehicles.
Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 3,593 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 97V034001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 118,485 vehicles affected
Defect: AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
233 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 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 BUT IS NOTHING SHORT OF A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE CONTACTED ISUZU WHO TOLD ME THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEY CREATED FROM USING CHEAP METAL AND CHEAP UNDERCOATING AND THEY ADMIT IT. HOW IS THIS LEGAL IN ANY WAY
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 EVIDENCE OF A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 ISUZU RODEO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98030109L003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAL / SHUDDER AS THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP. *YC
SB9505L002 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 ISUZU RODEO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1995 ISUZU RODEO.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU RODEO
- 1991 ISUZU RODEO — 60 complaints
- 1992 ISUZU RODEO — 112 complaints
- 1993 ISUZU RODEO — 41 complaints
- 1994 ISUZU RODEO — 122 complaints
- 1995 ISUZU RODEO (current)
- 1996 ISUZU RODEO — 121 complaints
- 1997 ISUZU RODEO — 167 complaints
- 1998 ISUZU RODEO — 627 complaints
- 1999 ISUZU RODEO — 735 complaints
- 2000 ISUZU RODEO — 354 complaints
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints