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Isuzu Amigo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 183 complaints about the Isuzu Amigo since 1990, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 78 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
183
Recalls
7
Worst year
1998
Model years
1990-2002

Isuzu Amigo years to avoid

No model year of the Isuzu Amigo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Isuzu Amigo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Isuzu Amigo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199419971998199920002002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Isuzu Amigo problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    47
  • Engine
    27
  • Body
    21
  • Suspension
    19
  • Fuel system
    19
  • Transmission
    11
  • Visibility
    10
  • Electrical
    9
  • Airbags
    9
  • Tires
    8
  • Acceleration
    8
  • Steering
    7

Isuzu Amigo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-1Airbags01
2000-10Engine11
1999-70Brakes107,000213
1998-78Brakes95,000513
1997-1Brakes00
1994-5Transmission21
1993-2Electrical00
1992-6Acceleration02
1991-5Brakes01
1990-5Acceleration00

Recalls 7

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Questions about the Isuzu Amigo

What years of the Isuzu Amigo should you avoid?

No single model year of the Isuzu Amigo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Isuzu Amigo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Isuzu Amigo?

Brakes, with 47 complaints across all years, followed by engine (27) and body (21).

How many recalls does the Isuzu Amigo have?

7 recalls between 1990 and 2002. The 1998 model year has the most, with 5.

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