Isuzu Amigo Problems by Year
Isuzu Amigo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Amigo year: 1998, 1999. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Amigo: 78 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1999 Amigo: 70 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 Amigo: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Isuzu Amigo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 4 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Visibility | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Isuzu Amigo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Amigo | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Amigo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Amigo | 10 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Amigo | 70 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Amigo | 78 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Amigo | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Isuzu Amigo years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (78), 1999 (70) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Amigo year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Isuzu Amigo?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 41 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Amigo have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.