Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Isuzu Rodeo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My son was driving his 1995 Isuzu Rodeo on a wet road. He was not speeding and was not driving beyond the road condition. He applied the brakes as he was approaching a stop sign and the brakes subsequently locked up. The car started skidding and the vehicle slid into the northbound lane of hwy 603. He was struck on the driver s door by a northbound vehicle and was sent into a spin, partially airborne and thrown into the southbound lane. As a result, a southbound vehicle struck him. The resulting three-car accident resulted in the death of the southbound driver and premature delivery of her 8-month-old son and injuries to the northbound vehicle s driver. My son was not injured in the accident.
Consumer was traveling about 40 MPH, upon making a sudden stop, the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing consumer to have an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the problem.
While traveling on highway on a downward slope at approximately 55 MPH brakes were depressed all the way to the floor, and braking system failed to bring vehicle to a stop. Dealership examined vehicle, and has informed consumer that brake lines were worn. As a result of this when wheels were turned a mechanical arm link in wheel assembly rubbed against brake line. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The brakes were worn out. Unpon inspection it was found that read the hubs had deteriorated and were flaking to a degree that the disc were virtually destroyed, the dealer refunded the cost of new drums.
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, at a speed 20mph, dual airbags did not deploy, also ABS failure, extended stopping distances snowy weather.
While driving, at approx. 40mph, during panic stop, front brakes locked up, was hit 9:00 on front bumper, flipped over, dual airbags failed to deploy.
The ABS solenoid sensor is bad, causing the front right brakes to leak fluid; also causing vibration and the brake pedal gets soft. Consumer took the vehicle in for service.
Front end pulls to the left and to the right, and there is a loud squeaking noise coming from under the vehicle. Also, brakes are working intermittently.
Consumer states that front and rear rotors are desintegrating causing the brakes to pulsate and lost braking power. Manufacturer notified.
Rear ABS brakes failed twice while driving on wet pavement, brake pedal went all the way to the floor.
Brake complaints in other Rodeo years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 13% of the model year's 176 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Isuzu Rodeo brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries and 1 death to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.