1995 Isuzu Rodeo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 13%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,596miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,596 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10470480, filed 2012-08, 117,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10332057, filed 2010-05, 204,650 miles“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 rear shock mount locations.”
NHTSA complaint #10379264, filed 2011-01, 212,400 miles“The engine made a loud noise. At 10k miles, the noise was noticeable. The technicians stated the problem was normal and there was no problem. The noise gradually worsened. A buzz noise was heard when making the left turn signal was used. The combo switch was replaced due to a short. Also the heater blower motor made a noise as well. The engine smoked at times, died and when restarted it did not run properly. The sunroof drains were draining into the rocker panels and caused water to overflow onto the driver's floor. The trim panel on the rear door was deformed. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10012095, filed 2003-03, 10,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10478741, filed 2012-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 22 | 22% |
| 2001 | 214 | 55% |
| 2000 | 84 | 31% |
| 1999 | 72 | 13% |
| 1998 | 69 | 14% |
| 1997 | 32 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 10% |
| 1995 | 22 | 13% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo
27 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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