Model year record

1995 Isuzu Rodeo

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

Isuzu Rodeo, 1991–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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

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