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1995 Isuzu Rodeo
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 176
- Received Mar 1995 to Dec 2016
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes15 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close14 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates13 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #97V034001An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 28 crashes, 1 fire, 34 people injured, 3 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 18 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 176 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 15 | 8.5% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 14 | 8.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 13 | 7.4% | – | |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 12 | 6.8% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 9 | 5.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 4.0% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 7 | 4.0% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 1.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #97V034001March 7, 1997118,485 vehicles affected
electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator Can contain manufacturing errors.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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