Isuzu Amigo problems
The Isuzu MU is a mid-size SUV which was produced by Japan-based manufacturer Isuzu from 1989 to 2004.
The three-door MU was introduced in 1989, followed in 1990 by the five-door version called Isuzu MU Wizard. Production of these first generation models ceased in 1998 to be replaced by a second generation. This time, the five-door version dropped the "MU" prefix, to become the Isuzu Wizard. The acronym "MU" is short for "Mysterious Utility". Isuzu manufactured several variations to the MU and its derivates for sale in other countries.
The short-wheelbase (three-door) version was sold as the Isuzu MU and Honda Jazz in Japan, with the names Isuzu Amigo and later Isuzu Rodeo Sport used in the United States. Throughout continental Europe, the three-door was called Opel Frontera Sport, with the Vauxhall Frontera Sport title used in the United Kingdom, and Holden Frontera Sport in Australia.
The long-wheelbase (five-door) version was available as the Isuzu Wizard in Japan, and in North America as Isuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport. Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden each also sold rebadged versions of the five-door as the Opel Frontera, Vauxhall Frontera, and Holden Frontera. It was also sold as the Chevrolet Frontera in Egypt, the Isuzu Cameo and Isuzu Vega in Thailand, the Isuzu Frontier in South Africa, and as the Chevrolet Rodeo in Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia.
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Common Isuzu Amigo problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Isuzu Amigo, common problems with this car include:
- Fuel Gauge Malfunction: Another common issue is the fuel gauge not working correctly, often requiring a new sending unit. This can lead to inaccurate fuel level readings, causing inconvenience and potential running out of fuel unexpectedly.
- Auto Transmission Problems: Some owners have experienced slow or no shifting into certain gears with the automatic transmission. This issue may be due to lack of maintenance and could potentially be resolved with a thorough transmission flush if addressed promptly.
These problems can impact the overall performance, safety, and reliability of the Isuzu Amigo. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues can help mitigate their impact and ensure a smoother driving experience for owners of this vehicle.
What is the problem with the Isuzu 3.2 V6?
The Rodeo's 3.2-liter V6 engine is known to consume large amounts of motor oil. A lack of oil lubrication can lead to permanent engine damage. One CarComplaints user has reported hearing knocking sounds while the engine was running.
What engine is in the Isuzu Amigo?
ISUZU Amigo 3 Doors 3.2L V6 4AT RWD (132 HP)
| ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 4AT RWD (132 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement: | 3165 cm3 |
| Power: | 153 KW @ 5600 RPM 208 HP @ 5600 RPM 205 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 290 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Do they still make Isuzu Amigo?
Isuzu Amigo FAQ
Sales dropped by half between 2000 and 2001, and again between 2001 and 2002. The Isuzu Amigo was made between 1989 and 1994, and again between 1998 and 2000. From 2001 to 2003 it was sold as the Isuzu Rodeo Sport. 2024 Acura ZDX Type S First Drive: A Great Electric SUV, But Is It a Great Acura?
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Percentage distribution of complaints by Isuzu Amigo years
We have researched Isuzu problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Isuzu Amigo cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Isuzu Amigo model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Isuzu Amigo model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Isuzu Amigo years
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Isuzu Amigo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Isuzu Amigo , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Isuzu Amigo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Amigo model years
A total of 33 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Amigo model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Amigo model years
There were a total of 20 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Amigo model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 198 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Isuzu Amigo . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Isuzu Amigo vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Isuzu Amigo 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-03
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-04
- VIN: 4S2CM57D8W4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: REAR TRAILING ARMS OF VEHICLE RIPPED OFF FROM THE FRAME AND CAUSED THE REAR AXLE TO DRIVE UP UNDER THE VEHICLE. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN OF HIGHWAY. FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION AND INSUFFICIENT WELD OF CONTROL ARM BRACKET.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-16
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-23
- VIN: 4S2CM57W2X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE SUSPENSION ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HAD RUSTED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-18
- Date Complaint: 2014-08-29
- VIN: 4S2CK57W7X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED AND BEGAN TO DETERIORATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT COMPLETE THE REPAIRS DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Isuzu Amigo 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-14
- Date Complaint: 2014-08-14
- VIN: 4S2CM57W6W4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIUS ARM BRACKETS, CROSS MEMBERS, AND BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED THAT, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE CORROSION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL THE FRAME WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE RADIUS ARM BRACKETS AND WELDED THE FRAME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-03
- Date Complaint: 2014-07-30
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SWAY BARS SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT ALSO SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-19
- Date Complaint: 2014-03-19
- VIN: 4S2CM57W4X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: FOUND OUT MY VEHICLE HAS REAR FRAME CORROSION AND TRACK BAR MOUNT ALMOST GONE FROM RUST. WAS NOTICED WHEN HAVING TIRES CHANGED. SAW RECALL AND READ CUSTOMER LETTER ONLINE (NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL). CALLED ISUZU CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD RECALL NO LONGER APPLIES DUE TO TIME. THE LETTER SAYS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF NOTIFICATION. IF I WASN'T NOTIFIED SHOULDN'T I STILL HAVE A YEAR TO GET THIS RECALL DONE?. NOW I HAVE A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR FOR FAULTY MANUFACTURING. HOW ARE WE AS CONSUMERS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A RECALL DONE WITHIN THEIR TIME LIMIT WITHOUT BEING NOTIFIED? WHAT CAN WE DO AND WHO DO WE NEED TO CONTACT TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE? THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAINT OF LACK OF SERVICE FOR THIS RECALL. *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-09
- Date Complaint: 2013-10-09
- VIN: 4S2CM57W6X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE ON THE INTERNET I WAS SEARCHING FOR A DEALER FOR MY ABOVE LISTED CAR AND DISCOVERED A RECALL DATED LAST YEAR FOR STATES WITH USE OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL IN WINTER WHICH INCLUDES NEBRASKA BUT NOT LISTED ON RECALL (WHICH MAY BE BECAUSE VERY FEW ISUZU CARS WERE SOLD IN THIS STATE IN FACT THE DEALER TOLD ME AT TIME OF SALE I HAD ONE OF TWO OF 1999 AMIGOS IN STATE ROD RODDEN DEALERSHIP 84 & F NOW A KIA DEALERSHIP I CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE WITH A LADY THAT TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE I MISSED THE DEADLINE (EVEN THOUGHT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BECAUSE I DID NOT LIVE IN THE LISTED STATES WHICH INCLUDED IOWA AND MISSOURI BUT NOT NEBRASKA ALTHOUGH WE USE SAME MATERIALS FOR SAFETY) SHE TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS PERFECTLY SAFE AND WHEN I ASKED IF I COULD RECORD THAT FOR FUTURE IN IF I AM INJURED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM SHE HUNG UP ON ME I THEN CALLED BACK AND THE MAN ASKED MY NAME WHEN I TOLD HIM HE TOLD ME HE COULD NOT TALK TO ME BECAUSE I MAY RECORD THE CONVERSATION AND THEN HE HUNG UP ON ME. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! SO NOW I AM VERY CONCERNED AND HAVE NO PLACE TO TURN BUT YOU. CLOSER DEALERSHIP NOW 10 MILES AWAY. *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2013-08-26
- VIN: 4S2CK57W6X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET CORROSION RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT RECALL # 12V306000 BE INVESTIGATED AND EXTENDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID NOT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AS CONFIRMED BY PHONE WITH CUSTOMER SUPPORT 08/13/13 ACKNOWLEDGING THE NOTICE WAS RETURNED AS UNDELIVERABLE SEPTEMBER 2012. CUSTOMER SUPPORT FIRST CLAIMED TO HER HUSBAND, VIA PHONE ON 08/13/13 THAT TWO NOTICES WERE SENT, BUT UPON HER CALLING THAT SAME DAY, CUSTOMER SUPPORT SAID ONLY ONE NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, HER VEHICLE WAS NINE DAYS PAST THE JULY 31ST DEADLINE FOR THE SUSPENSION CHECK-UP.
Isuzu Amigo 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-08
- Date Complaint: 2013-08-09
- VIN: 4S2CK57D7W4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V306000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON AUGUST 3, 2013. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT HAD ONLY BEEN ONE WEEK AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED FAILURE.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-03
- Date Complaint: 2013-07-03
- VIN: 4S2CM57W9X4
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: GENERAL MAINTENANCE UPDATE. THE ISUZU DEALER HAS APPLIED AN ANTI-RUST SOLVENT TO LOWER STABILIZER ARM BRACKETS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS IN THE RECALL REMEMEDY REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CAR FRAME IS POTTED WITH LARGE RUST HOLES. I HAVE HAD SOME OF THE REACHABLE HOLES WELDED. I HAVE HAD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WELDED INTO THE FRAME TO STRENGTHEN THE BADLY ROTTED AXLE AND SHOCK MOUNT POINTS. I HAVE APPLIED A RUST ENCAPSULATION PRODUCT TO THE INTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE FRAME, AND RUST CONVERTER PRODUCTS TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRAME. THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER. A CATASTROPHIC FRAME FAILURE IS INEVITABLE. BUT, IT CAN BE PREVENTED. THE AUTO MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO HAVE NEW FRAMES AVAILABLE TO AMIGO OWNERS WHO WISH TO PURCHASE THEM. PLEASE KEEP ME UPDATED ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-07
- Date Complaint: 2012-11-17
- VIN: 4S2CM57W3X4
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: HELLO I AM THE OWNER OF A ISUZU AMIGO I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE UNTIL AFTER I BOUGHT IT. 10-7-2012 I BROUGHT IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC WHEN I FOUND THE DAMAGE ON 10-24-12. AFTER THAT, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, AND SENT THE CAR TO A DEALER, ISUZU CLAIMS THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER, AND THE EXCESSIVE RUST AND DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP AND MY PRIVATE MECHANIC SAY THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, AND THE GAS TANK MAY FALL OUT AS A RESULT OF THE RUST DAMAGE, THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT IS RUSTED BADLY AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE IN BAD SHAPE AS WELL. I WAS HOPING THEY WERE GOING TO JUST BUY THE CAR BACK FROM ME AS STATED IN THE RECALL LETTER, I CANT BELIEVE THEY SAY THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED. I KNOW THE CAR ISN'T NEW, BUT THIS RUST IS UNBELIEVABLE. BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE RECALL, I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD, THAT EVEN IF THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, THERE ISN'T ENOUGH GOOD METAL TO WELD THE NEW PARTS IN. AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE IT. I AM HOPING YOU MAY HAVE SOME ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR ME. I AM STUCK NOW WITH AN UNSAFE CAR. THAT I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO SELL TO SOMEONE ELSE. ISUZU DID ADMIT TO PART OF THIS EXCESSIVE RUST BY HONORING THE FIRST AND SECOND RECALLS, THEY HAVE TO REALIZE THERE IS MORE. I'M SURE THE DEALER WAS INSTRUCTED TO ONLY VERIFY THE PARTS LISTED IN THE RECALL AND IGNORE THE REST, AS IT IS NOT COVERED , BUT OUT OF CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY THEY STRONGLY SUGGESTED I HAVE THIS CAR TOWED OUT OF THE LOT. I GUESS THE ONLY WAY FOR ISUZU TO NOTICE IS IF I DRIVE THIS CAR UNTIL SOMETHING BREAKS OFF, AND I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER CAR RIGHT NOW. AND I CAN'T SELL THIS ONE. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-01
- Date Complaint: 2012-10-12
- VIN: 4S2CM57W7X4
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH, WITH THREE CHILDREN AGES 2, 8, AND 11, IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION GAVE OUT N BROKE THUMPING ALONG THE ROAD, AS MY STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT, YET MY VEHICLE REMAINED GOING STRAIGHT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR THE ONE MILE TO MY HOME GOING AT A SPEED OF 5MP OR LESS AS THERE WAS NO WHEEL CONTROL. AFTER CONTACTING ISUZU REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION RECALL, EVEN THOUGH I WAS THE REGISTERED OWNER AT TIME OF RECALL I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, ISUZU HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO CLOSEST DEALER WHERE IT WAS DEEMED IRREPARABLE, ISUZU THEN TOOK OVER A WEEK TO CONTACT ME REGARDING BUYING BACK MY TRUCK AS A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM, THEN REQUESTED A COPY OF MY TITLE, WHICH I SENT, THEN WANTED A COPY OF MY REGISTRATION, WHICH I SENT, AND NOW ARE ASKING FOR MY BILL OF SALE, WHICH I GAVE THE ONLY COPY OF TO THE NYSDMV, INITIALLY I WAS ONLY TOLD I NEEDED MY TITLE, NOW NEEDING EXTRA DOCUMENTS, THAT I CANNOT FURNISH WITHOUT EXTREME HASSLE, AND ALSO ARE VERY IRRESPONSIBLE, AS THEY ONLY HAVE ONE CONTACT NUMBER FOR ALL OF NORTH AMERICA, AND ONLY ONE REPRESENTATIVE ANSWERING THE PHONE, THE SITUATION IS VERY DISHEARTENING KNOWING ME AND MY CHILDREN COULD HAVE DIED HAD THE SUSPENSION LET GO 5 MINUTES PRIOR WHEN WE WERE TRAVELING AT 60MPH ON THE THRUWAY, I NEED ANSWERS AS THEY HAVE RECALLED THIS PART FOR FAULTY MANUFACTURING YET ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING TO JUSTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-18
- Date Complaint: 2012-08-20
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: HELLO, I TOOK MY 1999 ISUZU AMIGO ON AUGUST 18, 2012 TO MY MECHANIC THAT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY ISUZU TO DIAGNOSE THE SAFETY RECALL ISSUED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JULY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V306000). THE INSPECTION OF THE AREA SPECIFIED UNDER THE RECALL DISCLOSED VERY LITTLE RUST AND THAT THE MINIMUM SERVICE (CLASSIFIED BY ISUZU AS CONDITION 1) WILL APPLY. I WAS RELIEVED AND HAPPY ABOUT THE NEWS. HOWEVER, DURING THE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT RUST ISSUE WITH THE REAR INTERIOR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (HIDDEN UNDERNEATH THE EXTERIOR RUBBER REAR BUMPER AND ONLY IS VISIBLE WHEN ON A CAR LIFT). IT WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED THROUGH AND PROVIDED NO PROTECTION TO THE AMIGO IN THE EVENT OF A REAR COLLISION. I INSTRUCTED THE MECHANIC TO LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART AND THE REPLACEMENT REPAIR SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN A WEEK. IN TALKING TO MY MECHANIC, HE HAS SEEN THIS FREQUENTLY WITH ISUZU AMIGOS/RODEO SPORTS, GEO/CHEVY TRACKERS, AND SUZUKI VITARAS (NOT THE GRAND VITARAS). IT IS THE RESULT OF THE SALTING OF THE ROADS (AGAIN, SIMILAR TO THE CURRENT ISUZU AMIGO RECALL), AND WATER ACCESSING THE AREA DURING THE RAIN. I PLAN TO HAVE THE NEW PART RUST PROOFED BEFORE HAVING IT INSTALLED TO AVOID THIS ISSUE IN THE FUTURE. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO GIVEN IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT AFFECTS THE REAR BUMPER. I HOPE I PROVIDED ENOUGH INFORMATION FOR YOU. *TR
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-22
- Date Complaint: 2012-06-25
- VIN: 4S2CM57W7X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR TAIL ARM BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-16
- Date Complaint: 2012-06-15
- VIN: 4S2CM57W4X4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE CENTER CROSS MEMBER AND REAR FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE COMPONENTS ALSO EXHIBITED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A WELDER FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Latest 5 recalls Isuzu Amigo
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 18 recalls for different components of the Isuzu Amigo.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Isuzu Amigo 2000
- Report Received Date: 2012-06-29
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2000 AMIGO AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 RODEO SPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK.
- Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, ISUZU WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR AN AMOUNT BASED ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PRIVATE PARTY PRICE. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Amigo 1998
- Report Received Date: 2012-06-29
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2000 AMIGO AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 RODEO SPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK.
- Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, ISUZU WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR AN AMOUNT BASED ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PRIVATE PARTY PRICE. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Amigo 1999
- Report Received Date: 2012-06-29
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2000 AMIGO AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 RODEO SPORT VEHICLES, THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK.
- Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, ISUZU WILL OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR AN AMOUNT BASED ON THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK PRIVATE PARTY PRICE. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Model: Isuzu Amigo 1994
- Report Received Date: 2002-10-15
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.
- Model: Isuzu Amigo 1998
- Report Received Date: 2002-06-03
- Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.
- Consequence: EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN ISUZU'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST PROBLEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.
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Vehicle year: 1998
What a fun ride this convertible SUV is! It offers more space than a Jeep and has a very solid construction.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I bought my Amigo back in June of '98 and it has been a reliable vehicle ever since. The only major issue I had was when the timing belt broke and ruined the little 4 cylinder engine at 65,000 miles. However, Isuzu replaced it for free due to a tensioner recall, which was a pleasant surprise. The only other minor issue I've had is with the radio volume button, which seems to be stripped or something. Other than that, it has been a fun summer drop top and a great winter vehicle with the 4X4. The 5-speed transmission works great with the little engine, making it a blast to row through the gears and have fun in the sand and snow.
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Vehicle year: 2000
This vehicle has been bulletproof up to 55,000 miles. There have been no major mechanical problems and both the interior and exterior body hardware are holding up well. The plastic windows are showing some wear. The only work done, other than Isuzu recalls and service bulletins, was a new battery, front brake pads at 50K miles, and new tires at 55K. During the warranty period, the windshield washer pump and radio were replaced. I had a terrible experience with the dealer I purchased the vehicle from, Pitre Isuzu in Scottsdale, but have been completely satisfied with Chapman Isuzu in Tempe since then. The ride quality is what you should expect from a short wheelbase utility vehicle. The performance from the 4-cylinder engine is adequate until the air conditioning is turned on, then it becomes pretty tepid.
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Vehicle year: 1993
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my Amigo. When I first got it, it had a bent valve, but I was able to fix it up for about 200 bucks. Since then, I've put about 20k on the engine and it's running and driving great! I just put new tires on it, so I'm hoping it will last me awhile. For the mileage that's on it, it's still a good runner. I drive it about 400 miles a week and it's been working great so far!
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Vehicle year: 1990
This has been a great car for the last 4 and half years. Although it is slowly declining in performance, it has given me no big problems from the time I got it. You can rely on it to take you anywhere.
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Casimer Rice 2024-11-27
Vehicle year: 1991
I had an Amigo for about two years and unfortunately, I should have done a buyers check before I bought it. I experienced a flywheel/starter problem that made me have to pop the clutch many times in order for it to start. It rode rough and got average gas mileage for an SUV. I missed my old car! The oil pressure dropped to the point that the oil light would come on every once in a while because, as I found out when I sold it, one of the cylinders had water in it. This is definitely not good news! The soft top is tough to get on and off, so I would recommend trying it before you buy it. Unfortunately, this was probably my last SUV.
Winston Cruickshank 2024-11-24
Vehicle year: 1994
I've had this car for about a year and a half. It's been very reliable, but it's a bit slow with only 96 hp. The dash is also quite simple, without an rpm meter or drink holders, etc.
Dejuan Kunde 2024-11-03
Vehicle year: 1999
The Amigo is a really enjoyable car to drive, despite its simplicity and tightness. Although the 4 cylinder lacks some power, it can still take off when necessary. I have the most basic model, but I appreciate how it's readily made for the V6 and 4WD. However, the hard suspension designed for this type of car is a little too hard for a smooth ride. I don't like how the engine taps loudly when it's cold, but it sounds fine after heating up. Unfortunately, the soft top hardens due to typical New England weathering, making it very difficult to use. The 2WD model is not ideal for snowy conditions and slides very easily (although I must admit, it can be fun to slide around). Overall, it's a fun car to start with, but it may not be the best choice for school.
Hardy Hoeger 2024-10-27
Vehicle year: 1993
I've had this car for about a year and a half. It's been very reliable, but it's a bit slow with only 96 hp. The dash is also quite simple, without an rpm meter or drink holders, etc.
Kevon Prohaska 2024-10-23
Vehicle year: 1998
I really want to like this vehicle, but unfortunately, my dealer has not been able to resolve some nagging warranty issues that have been plaguing my Isuzu since we took delivery of it in 2002. Specifically, the transfer case won't stay in 4wd, and I have had trouble keeping a set of front tires on it. Additionally, some of the plastic interior parts have fallen off, and the water pump and timing belt tensioner needed to be replaced around the same time. On top of all that, Isuzu changed the name to Rodeo Sport, which significantly decreased its trade-in value. Despite all these issues, I do appreciate the body style, and I am planning to upgrade it with a vortec 350/auto trans this winter.