1995 Isuzu Rodeo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Isuzu Rodeo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 118,485 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 97V034001 1997-03-07 118,485 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.

Complaints by component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
18
18crashes15injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
13
5crashes4injuries1deaths
TIRES
11
2crashes10injuries4deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
1fires
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
Total complaints233

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-12-09

“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”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-12-09

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-09-04

“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”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2012-10-04

“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…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2012-01-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 isuzu rodeo. The contact stated that there was rust around the frame on the driver and passenger side wheels. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2011-10-03

“Purchased a 1995 isuzu rodeo it is time for the yearly inspection and would not pass due to the frame is broke on both sides, rusted and has holes through out frame. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2011-08-23

“1995 isuzu rodeo 4 wheel drive ls- rear frame almost rusted through, many m stress cracks in frame. Mechanic advised to park the rodeo and not drive anymore. Brought home and sand blasted and added lots of new steel to frame. Had to cut, remove and patch areas of frame around rear leaf springs and…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2011-01-27

Defect investigations

Investigation SQ96009 Opened 1996-01-10 · open

BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN

ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.LOSS OF AN ITEM THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE SAFETY COSEQUENCES.THIS SQ IS OPENED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.