1999 Isuzu Amigo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amigo years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Isuzu Amigo. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Amigo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints, 26%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Isuzu Amigo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 26% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 24% | 145,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 21% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 144,586 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 73,990 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 144,586 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Isuzu Amigo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 âprivate partyâ 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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.
Risk: The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Braking system/abs (EA99008) — opened Mar 31, 1999, closed Jul 31, 2002, led to recall 02I002000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Isuzu Amigo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Amigo | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Amigo | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Amigo | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 70 | 2 |
| 1998 Amigo | 78 | 5 |
| 1997 Amigo | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Isuzu Amigo?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Isuzu Amigo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Isuzu Amigo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amigo model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.