Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Isuzu Rodeo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Myself and 4 others were northbound on I-35 near overland park, kansas, when the right rear tire of the vehicle suddenly failed. The tread separated from the core, and the steel belted cords separated. There were no adverse driving conditions at the time of the accident. We were not speeding, and the temperatures were not extreme. The tread depth was 11/32 at the time of the accident, which is like new. The tire failure resulted in significant property damage, extreme physical injuries and death.( dot number: vd66yfn tire size: 30x9.5r15 )
Long before the trouble with Bridgestone/Firestone, I called the company to report my tires riding and sounding bad. They were shipped from the factory as being out of round and the Firestone on austin peay in memphis tn refuse to help and I was told to take my truck there. I offer to pay the different in cost because I did not report it sooner. Please help me in getting new tires. This is the sole vehicle for my family. I am a believer of Bridgestone/Firestone and I for one will not give up on them. They are correcting the error in tire making and replacing all tires and I think that is great. Please contact me: cleophus b lane, 4019 s lakewood dr, memphis tn 38128. I had my tires checked out Sunday and they are effected and the threads will be coming off soon. There is a line of cracks all the way around the tire and if the threads are coming off. …
The problem with the studs is continuous, any time I have to have my tires rotated or balanced, or front end aligned the service person always informs me that the lugs have broken off with the stud and need to be replaced, which has been very costly and an inconvience. The problem with the horn is whenever the car is washed or it rains the horn start sounding and I have to remove the fuse to stop it . There has never been any front end damage to cause this problem, it just started happening while driving one day and another motorist informed me that my horn was sounding.
During tire rotation studs/lug nuts became stripped when removing lug nuts. One of the studs broke loose from its seating inside the hub during removal of lug nut preventing wheel removal or lug nut retightening. All 12 front studs and lug nuts had to be replaced as they were all stripped. All 12 rear lug nuts and studs will have to be replaced as they are also stripping during wheel removal. The stripping of these lug nuts/studs is causing metal fatigue on the studs and they pose a serious saftey hazard due to possible breakage while vehical is in motion.
Consumer stated while having new tires put on the vehicle, he was informed that there has been a know problem with the lug nuts and that that they should always be removed and put back on by hand, while the mechanic was working on the vehicle, three of the lug nuts snapped off due to the repeated drilling of the lugs over the years, all of the lugs and studs were replaced and due to the damage the front inner seal and front hub assembly had to be replaced, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the defective lug nuts.
My son was travelling on sr 417 on his way back to college. The Isuzu began to shake violenty and he attempted to slow down. Pieces of the tire began to fly over the hood and windshield and the vehicle cut sharply to the right, cutting across two lanes. It came to a stop on the shoulder of the road. When the insurance appraiser inspected the vehicle and tire, it was his opinion that it was a catastrophic blowout. No other vehicles were involved. (tiresize: p225/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p225/75r15 )
Related to stock steel wheels, original studs and luig nuts. These studs/lug nuts seize regularly requiring them to be broken to remove wheels. In the event of a flat tire, the wheel can no be remove manually. This is a chronic problem verified by 4 different tire stores. Isuzu's stance is that they are unaware of any problem. I have magazine articles related to this specific problem.
All 12 wheel lugs/nuts on front wheels failed according to dealer. Information received from tire shops indicates that this is common with Isuzu vehicles. Isuzu refuses to honor warranty stating without any knowledge that the cause is "use of air wrenches to tighten lugs". The lug nuts/bolts are obviously defective in design, manure, or assembly since other cars do not have this problem
Upon inspection, my mechanic told me the studs: lugs: nuts on the 2 front tires would need to be replaced because the metal that was used to manufacture them was to soft thus causing failure. Failure caused the studs to become cross threaded and one stud broke and was missing from the wheel.
Vibration in front tires not resolved after two trips to dealer for rebalancing. Tires not included in the voluntary recall. I do not feel safe with my family on these tires, and want them replaced with a comopetitors brand( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 )
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Rodeo years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 20% of the model year's 176 complaints. The component named most often is lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (26 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Isuzu Rodeo wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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.
At what mileage do 1995 Isuzu Rodeo wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 5 injuries and 2 deaths to wheels & tires 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.