Model year record

1995 ISUZU Rodeo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 233 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V034001

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles affected
118,485
Reported to NHTSA
1997-03-07
Owners notified
1997-05-24

Defect description

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2681,000 mi
Air bags: frontal18
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator14
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
Tires11
Structure: body: door1010,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine810,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch8
Power train: automatic transmission6
Structure: frame and members5156,192 mi
Unknown or other5135,850 mi
Vehicle speed control5103,139 mi
Power train: clutch assembly4
Power train: manual transmission4
Suspension: front4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Electrical system3
Electrical system: ignition3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields3117,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3100,645 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Structure: body2163,000 mi
Suspension2163,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Suspension: rear299,990 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: turn signal110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1100,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: hub1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Vehicle speed control: cables175,500 mi
Visibility110,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

SQ96009BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN

Unknown or other

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.