1995 Isuzu RODEO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
106 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
117,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 106 complaints (11.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 15.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 12 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 12; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 12; Structure:Body:Door: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Tires: 6; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 5; Structure:Frame And Members: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 89 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 25; 2000: 13; 2001: 17; 2002: 6; 2003: 9; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 5; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10019274 · 2003-05-25 (May 25, 2003)
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 1995 ISUZU RODEO ON A WET ROAD. HE WAS NOT SPEEDING AND WAS NOT DRIVING BEYOND THE ROAD CONDITION. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HE WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE BRAKES SUBSEQUENTLY LOCKED UP. THE CAR STARTED SKIDDING AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO THE NORTHBOUND LANE OF HWY 603. HE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS DOOR BY A NORTHBOUND VEHICLE AND WAS SENT INTO A SPIN, PARTIALLY AIRBORNE AND THROWN INTO THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. AS A RESULT, A SOUTHBOUND VEHICLE STRUCK HIM. THE RESULTING THREE-CAR ACCIDENT RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232964 · 2008-07-01 (July 1, 2008)
WE WERE PUTTING NEW BRAKES ON THE CAR, WHEN MY HUSBAND NOTICED THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I WAS TOLD IT WAS UN SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 156,192 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066643 · 2004-04-06 (April 6, 2004)
THERE IS A LOUD SCREAMING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THERE IS A SLIGHT VIBRATION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS OCCASIONAL STALLING.*MR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066643 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10141505 · 2005-11-02 (November 2, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENED DRIVING 5 TO 75 MPH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FUEL FILTER AND INJECTOR WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO HAVE GONE AWAY, BUT RESURFACED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. SHE SPOKE WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT SHE BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. SHE DID MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SAME DAY. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10141505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966619 · 1995-06-12 (June 12, 1995)
VEHICLE HAS NO STEERING STABILIZER WHICH COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966619 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973094 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
STEERING BOX FAILED RESULTING IN WHEEL PULLING W/CONTINUOUS TURNING RUNNING ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10332057 · 2010-05-24 (May 24, 2010)
FRAME IS RUSTED COMPLETELY INTO FROM JUST IN FRONT OF THE SHOCK MOUNTS ON THE REAR OF MY 1995 ISUZU RODEO. THE REAR SHOCKS WENT THROUGH THE FRAME AN CUT THE LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP AN SHORTED IT AN IT DOES NOT WORK NOW. WE WRECKED RAN IN A DITCH AN NOW CAN NOT DRIVE IT.WE ARE NOW DOWN TO ONE VEHICLE AN MY WIFE HAS TO GET A RIDE FROM WORK FROM HER DAD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 204,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857423 · 2000-02-23 (February 23, 2000)
TRANSMISSION STARTED HAVING FLUID LEAKS, AND CURRENTLY THERE IS NO GEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10934458 · 2016-12-10 (December 10, 2016)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10934458 at NHTSA ↗