Is the Isuzu Amigo Reliable?

19922000 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

82/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

8
Total Recalls
86
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Isuzu Amigo Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200014
91
Excellent
1999228
62
Fair
19985486
42
Poor
1997Not enough data
1996Not enough data
1995Not enough data
199402
98
Excellent
199302
98
Excellent
199202
98
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Amigo Compares to Similar Vehicles

Isuzu Amigo82/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Amigo scores 14 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Isuzu Amigo Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
13
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
SUSPENSION
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
4

Based on 86 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Isuzu Amigo reliable?+

The Isuzu Amigo scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 9 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Amigo is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2000 Amigo achieved the highest reliability score of 91/100 with 1 recall and 4 complaints.

How many miles does a Amigo last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Isuzu Amigo owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Amigo will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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