1995 Isuzu Rodeo

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 46 of 176 complaints (26%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Special Purpose Vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)3,450–4,1503,450–4,1503,450–4,150
Combined MPG15–1815–1815–18
City / Highway MPG14–16 / 17–2014–17 / 17–2014–17 / 17–20
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)494–592494–592494–592
Complaints filed17697118Not compared
Recalls issued211Not compared
Crash-involved complaints281717Not compared
Fire-involved complaints120Not compared
Injuries reported341214Not compared
Deaths reported310Not compared
Configurations compared355

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 46 of 176 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo get?

EPA rates it 15–18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?

EPA estimates $3,450–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 5-spd42.6LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles16 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)18 mpg (high)$3,450 (low)494 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.2LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles14 mpg (low)18 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 5-spd63.2LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd63.2L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD14 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)15 mpg (low)$4,150 (high)592 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd63.2L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine200100
Transmission & Drivetrain151010
Fuel System20000
Electrical180000
Brakes226051
Steering62030
Suspension, Wheels & Tires462062
Airbags & Restraints16160180
Driver Assistance & Speed Control94020
Body, Seats & Latches311000
Visibility & Lighting130020
Other70000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING · Campaign 06E065000 · Jul 17, 2006

    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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · Campaign 97V034001 · Mar 20, 1997

    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.