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1995 Isuzu Rodeo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Rodeo.

Body SUV

The 1995 Isuzu Rodeo is an SUV positioned within the model's 1991–2008 production span, a period during which owner complaints ranged from a single complaint in 2008 to a peak of 579 in 1999. With 208 total owner complaints and two recalls on record, the 1995 sits in the moderate tier of that reliability spectrum — neither among the most troubled years nor approaching the model's quietest. The dominant complaint area for this particular year centers on the wheels, pointing to that system as the most frequently reported source of owner dissatisfaction. For researchers, this places the 1995 Rodeo as a middling entry in the model's history, where wheel-related issues are the primary reliability flag and the overall complaint count suggests a used example deserves careful inspection of that area.

Model year2003 2002 2001 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque87 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 430 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 430 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.4 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	108.7 in
Curb weight	3973 lb
Track (front / rear)	56.7 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 in the differential, GM Part No. 12377967 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	GM Part No. 12377967
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	5W-30
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	3.2 Pints

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	43 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	40 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	33 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	42 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	46.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	49.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	113.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	22.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	73.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	87 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	TOD: 29.0, Shift on the fly: 58 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	TOD: 29.0, Shift on the fly: NS ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	12 degrees
Ignition Timing	16, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	430 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	86 MT

Service checks

Pressure Test	13.5-17.8 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13.5-17.8 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Pressure Test	12.8-17.1 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	12.8-17.1 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	170 °F
Pressure Test	13.5-17.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13.5-17.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	54 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	115 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	115 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.005 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Locking Hub (lubricate)
At 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Isuzu Rodeo marks a localized peak in early-generation federal complaints, jumping to 208 complaints from 117 in 1994 before dropping to 99 in 1996, a precursor to much larger escalations defining the 1998-1999 models. For the 1995 model specifically, the most frequently cited complaint areas are Wheels (26), Service Brakes Hydraulic (19), Structure (18), and Engine & Engine Cooling (17), accompanied by 35 crash and 2 fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. Occupying the top of the early production arc, this model year suggests unresolved component vulnerabilities that were temporarily mitigated in 1996. With 2 recalls and 1 investigation, the regulatory footprint is moderate but elevated over the subsequent 1996 model's single recall. Given its position as the most complaint-heavy early-generation year with notable wheel and brake vulnerabilities, the 1995 Rodeo is not a strong purchase choice when lower-complaint alternatives like the 1993 or 1996 model years exist.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

208

Owner complaints

35 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 208 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Wheels26

Service Brakes, Hydraulic19

Structure18

Engine & Engine Cooling17

Air Bags17

Electrical System16

Power Train14

Visibility12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V034001Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 07/03/1997

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

06E065000Exterior LightingReported 17/07/2006

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… 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
IB13-R-001G	2023-05-08	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the…
WB13-X-001B	2022-08-30	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
WB13-X-001A	2022-08-02	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
SB9914S007	1999-04-01	Seats	INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT
SB9914S003	1999-02-01	Child Seat	AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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