Isuzu AMIGO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
155 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
90,535 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 62 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 29 of 155 complaints (18.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 43 | 27.7% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 5.8% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 5.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 2.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 29 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Suspension:Rear | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 5 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 29; Suspension: 11; Structure:Frame And Members: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Suspension:Rear: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Air Bags: 5; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 11 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 11
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 93 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 1; 2000: 15; 2001: 22; 2002: 11; 2003: 38; 2004: 14; 2005: 8; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2010: 4; 2011: 5; 2012: 11; 2013: 4; 2014: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 43 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 958635 · 1995-01-12 (January 12, 1995)
ABS SYSTEM IS FAILING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001796 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505872 · 1996-06-28 (June 28, 1996)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485334 · 1995-06-15 (June 15, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND CHANGE LANES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002934 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)
SUNFOOF - CLAMP HAS BROKEN OFF. SEATBELTS- DRIVER SIDE LATCHES AND COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING, PASSANGER SIDE LOCKS WHEN PUTTING ON AND WHILE IN A SITTING POSITION WITH OUT CAR MOVING. STEERING & CONTROL- CAR VIBRATES, DRIVES ROUGH, PULLS AND CONSUMES A LOT OF GAS WHEN AT HWY MILES. GAS GAUGE- NOT ACCURATE, GIVES FALSE READINGS DURING DRIVES. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM- SEVERAL SWITCHES NOT WORKING OR HAVE STOPED WORKING SUCH AS THE DOME LIGHT STAYING ON WHEN IN THE MIDDLE POSITION AND THE BULB IS NOT BLOWN, INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM WHILE DRIVING AND WHE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025728 · 2003-07-09 (July 9, 2003)
THE MANUFACTURER SEALED POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP/CONTAINER HAD COME OFF (SEAL WAS NOT BROKEN) EMPTYING THE STEERING FLUID CONTAINER IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER STEERRING THE VEHICLE THUS CAUSING A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WITH MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND FRAME OF MY AMIGO. I PERSONALLY HAD A CHANCE TO SEE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMP, HOSE, AND A COMPLETELY EMPTY POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAINER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025728 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481592 · 1995-02-25 (February 25, 1995)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019732 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CLUTCH TO BURN OUT CONTINUOUSLY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959154 · 1995-01-24 (January 24, 1995)
GAS TANK WON'T ACCEPT GAS, IT SHOOTS THE GAS OUT ALLOVER DRIVER AND CAR BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE GAS TANK SITS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959154 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858469 · 2000-03-14 (March 14, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AND UPON MAKING A NORMAL STOP, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, GAS TANK HAS SEPARATED FROM BOTTOM OF VEHICLE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAKAGE, SUN ROOF COVER DOESN'T STAY INTACT, AND SEAT BELT AND GAS PEDAL STICK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000004 · 2002-12-11 (December 11, 2002)
NUMEROUS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMBINATION SWITCHES FAILING.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000004 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 2; 1997: 0; 1998: 5; 1999: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 0