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1994 Isuzu Amigo problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Isuzu Amigo is transmission and drivetrain. It has 5.0 times the complaints of a typical Amigo model year.

Typical year5.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
16mpg

The worst 1994 Isuzu Amigo problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 2

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported October 15, 2002 · 14,449 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 02V281000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported September 17, 1996 · 36,075 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 96V170002 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Isuzu Amigo

Defect investigations

Seat belt latch failuresOpened April 11, 2002, closed December 17, 2002

Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v‑170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. Nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v‑125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v‑281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v‑281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). This investigation is closed.

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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Isuzu Amigo 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 4 bulletins for the 1994 Isuzu Amigo

1994 Isuzu Amigo fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.6L 4‑cylRWD151916
2.6L 4‑cyl4WD151916

What 1994 Isuzu Amigo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Fuel system, Transmission · NC

When approaching vehicle smell of gas came from vehicle. Vehicle would not move when pressing clutch, and pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer looked beneath vehicle and saw that fuel line hose split, leaking gas. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Hydraulic clutch hose bursted in middle for second time. The split in hose disabled vehicle to shift gears. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Seat belts · OH · crash

Driver's side seat belt failed to lock up when the brakes were applied. Vehicle was "t-boned" by another vehicle on passenger's side. No air bags. Insurance co. Said not a problem. Contacted dealer & will not repair until owner pays first. Manufacturer informed owner if found liable by insurance co. Will not repair.

Filed Jul 17, 1995 · Electrical · OH · fire

The truck caught fire while driving. It was underhood. Please describe. Tt

Filed Jan 12, 1995 · Brakes · OH

Abs system is failing. Tt

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Questions about the 1994 Isuzu Amigo

Is the 1994 Isuzu Amigo reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 Isuzu Amigo, 5.0 times a typical Amigo model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Isuzu Amigo?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Isuzu Amigo have?

2 recalls, covering seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Isuzu Amigo get?

Official estimates for the 1994 Isuzu Amigo range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.6L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19 highway.

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