1999 ISUZU AMIGO
4 recalls — 77 complaints — 30 TSBs
12V306000 Jun 29, 2012
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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, MARYLAN... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 V... Read more
02I002000 Jun 3, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), THE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BRAKING EVENTS.
Consequence
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR THE ABS THAT IS BASED ON THE ALGORITHM USED IN ISUZU'S MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES, WITH THE MY 1998 2WD VEHICLES COVERED FIRST, SINCE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MOST PR... Read more
01I002000 May 29, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-2000 RODEO (UE) AND AMIGO (UA) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE TIMING BELT COULD BREAK BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED ... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR THE ENGINE COULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIMING BELT. DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OR MODEL OF THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER, THE TENSIONER MAY ALSO BE REPLACED. ISUZU HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE TH... Read more
00V058000 Mar 2, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE BOLT COULD DETACH FULLY, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER LINK FROM THE REAR AXLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE LOWER LINK JOINT NUT AND BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
77 total complaints
13 crashes 4 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 |
SUSPENSION
Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Dec 16, 2019
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 HOM... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 18, 2014
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 NOTIFIE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: Apr 3, 2013
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 CONTA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 19, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
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 S... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 19, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
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 S... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 9, 2013
Incident date: Oct 9, 2013
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 DEALER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 9, 2013
Incident date: Oct 9, 2013
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 DEALER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 26, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
1999 ISUZU AMIGO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET CORROSION RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT RECALL # 12V306000 BE INVESTIGATED AND EXTENDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID NOT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AS CONFIRMED BY PHONE WITH CUSTOMER SUPPORT ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 3, 2013
Incident date: Jul 3, 2013
GENERAL MAINTENANCE UPDATE. THE ISUZU DEALER HAS APPLIED AN ANTI-RUST SOLVENT TO LOWER STABILIZER ARM BRACKETS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS IN THE RECALL REMEMEDY REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CAR FRAME IS POTTED WITH LARGE RUST HOLES. I HAVE HAD SOME OF THE REACHABLE HOLES WELDED. ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 7, 2012
HELLO I AM THE OWNER OF A ISUZU AMIGO I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE UNTIL AFTER I BOUGHT IT. 10-7-2012 I BROUGHT IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC WHEN I FOUND THE DAMAGE ON 10-24-12. AFTER THAT, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, AND SENT THE CAR TO A DEALER, ISUZU CLAIMS THE RECALL HAS A... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Nov 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 7, 2012
HELLO I AM THE OWNER OF A ISUZU AMIGO I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE UNTIL AFTER I BOUGHT IT. 10-7-2012 I BROUGHT IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC WHEN I FOUND THE DAMAGE ON 10-24-12. AFTER THAT, I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, AND SENT THE CAR TO A DEALER, ISUZU CLAIMS THE RECALL HAS A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 12, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH, WITH THREE CHILDREN AGES 2, 8, AND 11, IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION GAVE OUT N BROKE THUMPING ALONG THE ROAD, AS MY STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT, YET MY VEHICLE REMAINED GOING STRAIGHT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET... Read more
STEERING
Oct 12, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH, WITH THREE CHILDREN AGES 2, 8, AND 11, IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION GAVE OUT N BROKE THUMPING ALONG THE ROAD, AS MY STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT, YET MY VEHICLE REMAINED GOING STRAIGHT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 12, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH, WITH THREE CHILDREN AGES 2, 8, AND 11, IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION GAVE OUT N BROKE THUMPING ALONG THE ROAD, AS MY STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT, YET MY VEHICLE REMAINED GOING STRAIGHT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO GET... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 20, 2012
Incident date: Aug 18, 2012
HELLO, I TOOK MY 1999 ISUZU AMIGO ON AUGUST 18, 2012 TO MY MECHANIC THAT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY ISUZU TO DIAGNOSE THE SAFETY RECALL ISSUED UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JULY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V306000). THE INSPECTION OF THE AREA SPECIFIED UNDER THE RECALL DISCLOSED VERY LITTLE RUST... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR TAIL ARM BRACKET BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE CENTER CROSS MEMBER AND REAR FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE COMPONENTS ALSO EXHIBITED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 26, 2012
Incident date: Apr 11, 2012
CONTACT WAS DRIVING DOWN A SIDE ROAD AT 20MPH WHEN THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND ONTO A CURB WHERE ONCE STOPPED THEY WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT INTO A PARKING LOT BUT ONLY IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ONCE INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMI... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Apr 23, 2012
Incident date: Apr 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE TRACTION BAR FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT CORROSION AND RUST CAUSED THE TRACT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 10, 2012
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER AND WELDER, WHOM BOTH STATED THAT THE DAMAGES WERE BEYOND ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Mar 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL AND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARM LINK WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 3, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
LEFT SIDE OF FRAME ROTTED OUT CAUSING CONTROL ARM TO FALL OFF AND DIFFERENTIAL TO SWAY WHICH PUT THE VEHICLE IN DITCH. *KB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 3, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2010
LEFT SIDE OF FRAME ROTTED OUT CAUSING CONTROL ARM TO FALL OFF AND DIFFERENTIAL TO SWAY WHICH PUT THE VEHICLE IN DITCH. *KB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 17, 2012
Incident date: Feb 14, 2011
THE REAR FRAME OF MY AMIGO IS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I JUST PURCHASE THE TRUCK IN FEB OF 2011 AND HAD BRAND NEW TIRES INSTALLED. THAT'S WHEN I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IF THIS CAN'T BE FIXED I'M OUT $4000 AND DON'T HAVE A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE. THI... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 27, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND WELDED THE FRAME BACK TOGETHER.... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 4, 2011
Incident date: Jul 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THE BRACKET THAT SUSTAINED THE SUSPENSION FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FRAME WAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 28, 2011
Incident date: Jun 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE SUDDENLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKETS RIPPED APART FROM THE FRAME. HE HEARD A NOISE AND BEGAN LOSING CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS HOME AND AFTER INSPECTING IT H... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN AROUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CONTROL ARM AND BRACKETS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE CONTROL ARM AND BRACKETS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 14, 2010
Incident date: Dec 14, 2010
THE TRANSMISSION SUBFRAME ON MY 1999 ISUZU AMIGO ROTTED AND BROKE OFF. INSPECTION OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWS MUCH OF THE SUBFRAME COMPONENTS ARE RUSTED THROUGH AS IS SOME OF THE FRAME. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 21, 2010
Incident date: Mar 31, 2010
I HAVE A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO, FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN PLACES AND WILL NOT PASS THE NEXT INSPECTION. THE REST OF VEHICLE IS IN PERFECT CONDITION, BOTH BODY AND ENGINE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 19, 2010
Incident date: Apr 14, 2010
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ISUZU AMIGO. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BAR WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST AND BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHICH THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE CON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 24, 2008
Incident date: Apr 23, 2008
I OWN A 99 ISUZU AMIGO WITH A 3.2L V6. THE ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS HAVE GONE CAUSING IT TO KNOCK REAL BAD. CAR CANNOT BE DRIVEN ANYMORE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 4, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH ON SLIPPERY ROADS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. THE ABS ACTIVATION RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE WAS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE.... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 6, 2005
Incident date: Oct 6, 2005
THE TIMING BELT BROKE ON THE VEHICLE RUINING THE ENTIRE MOTO. THE TIMING BELT WAS A RECALL ITEM AND WAS REPLACED AT AROUND 20000 MILES. THE BELT BROKE NOW AT 70,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED IN THAT IT NEEDS AN ENTIRE MOTOR AT A COST OF $4000. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 15, 2005
Incident date: Aug 13, 2005
PURCHASED A USED 99 ISUZU AMIGO V6 4X4, AND THE FUEL GAGE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY. WHEN YOU FILL UP IT WILL ONLY READ FULL FOR ABOUT 5 MILES THEN IT GOES BACK AND FORTH FROM EMPTY FLASHING, TO FULL. WHEN YOU THINK IT IS ALMOST EMPTY AND YOU GO TO FILL IT UP YOU USUALLY ONLY GET TO PUT IN 4-6 GALL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 19, 2005
Incident date: May 13, 2005
WE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED OUT '99 ISUZU AMIGO V6 4X4. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS GOING OUT ON IT AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL HOW MUCH FUEL WE ACTUALLY HAVE IN THERE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 55K MILES ON IT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 10, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT SAYS THAT HE GOT INTO VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE ACCELERATOR REVVED ,AND THE TIRES BEGAN TO SPIN OUT. THE VEHICLE MOVED ABOUT 10 FEET. VEHICLE VEERED SO BADLY THAT IT WORE THE BACK BRAKES COMPLETELY OUT. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 24, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
MY ISUZU AMIGO (1999 4WD) STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING WITH A LOT OF TRAFFIC. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH AND ALMOST HIT IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. THE CAR WOULD NOT START, WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED ON A FLATBED TRUCK. I WAS INCREDIBLY TRAUMATIZED BY THIS INCIDENT, AND VERY NEARLY K... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Nov 16, 2004
LEFT REAR TIRE TREADS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, LEAVES HIGHWAY, KILLING BELTED DRIVER. THE TIRE WAS THE FORMER SPARE TIRE AND LIGHTLY USED. IT WAS 6 YEARS OLD AND MAY HAVE DEGRADED OVER TIME PURSUANT TO INFORMATION IN COMMENT TO DOCKET 03-15400 FILED WITH NHTSA ON 11-5-04 BY SEAN KANE... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Aug 25, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SOLENOID SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. I CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL, CAUSING FRONT-END DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED (5/20-6/03/04) AND THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Feb 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 24, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 021-002-000, CONCERNING ABS CONTROL UNIT/MODULE FAILURE. THE RECALLED PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE THE RECALL WAS DONE. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP IN TIME, AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE EVERY TIME BRAKES WERE PRESSED.*AK GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING IN GRAVEL BUMPS O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Feb 10, 2003
WHILE WAITING TO HAVE THE ABS RECALL 02I002000 REPAIRS PERFORMED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *NM
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Dec 23, 2003
Incident date: Dec 19, 2003
1999 ISUZU AMIGO. FUEL INJECTORS FAILING EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE HAS LOW MILAGE. I KNOW OF ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH A 1999 ISUZU RODEO WITH MILAGE IN LOW 30,000. MY MILAGE IS 53,000. THIS PROBLEM IS ~$500 PROBLEM. THESE INJECTORS SHOULD LAST OVER 100,000 MILES
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 15, 2003
FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED PREMATURELY. DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. TOLD ME THIS WAS COMMON! VEHICLE HAD 75,000 MILES WHEN UNIT FAILED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 10, 2003
Incident date: May 11, 2001
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 1999 ISUZU AMIGO.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED IN THE PAST ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES.*JB *NM
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Jun 5, 2003
MY 99 ISUZU AMIGO WAS IN A CRASH IN 6/03 WHEN A DRIVER TURNED LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF MY ISUZU. BRAKES WERE FORCIBLY APPLIED ON THE ISUZU, BUT IT DIDN'T STOP. A 16-MTH OLD IN THE TURNING CAR WAS FATALLY INJURED & LATER DIED. OTHERS WERE HURT & MY ISUZU WAS TOTALED. ISUZU SENT ME ... Read more
Crash
3 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. CONTACTED THE DEALER TO FURTHER ANALYZE THE SITUATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Mar 2, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP WITH CONSUMER PUSHING ON THE BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 27, 2003
Incident date: Jun 24, 2003
FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILING PREMATURELY. I'VE ONLY PUT 60K MILES ON THE TRUCK AND THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF TRUCK (1999 ISUZU AMIGO 4WD V6 AUTOMATIC). *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 ISUZU AMIGO
30 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0311S004
Aug 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 3, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 2, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002 PHASE 3 OF A 4 PHASE RELEASE. *TT
0309S001C
Jun 1, 2003
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT
0305S001
May 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
0309S001B
Apr 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT
0205S003
Dec 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT
SB0109S001
Sep 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (ABS PUMP RUNS). *TT
SB0111S006
Jul 1, 2001
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14327313 MAY EXPERIENCE MUD FLAP INTERFERENCE CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN. *TT
IB0109S001
Jun 1, 2001
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
IB0101S002
Jun 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HEC ENGINE TIMING BELT SCRAPPING. *TT
IB0110S001
Mar 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR SHAFT ALIGNMENT ON THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TT
IB0104S002
Mar 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION. *TT
IB0004S009
Dec 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH A LONG BLOCK WILL SET CODE P1336 FOR TOOTH ERROR CORRECTION. *TT
IB0004S008
Dec 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY RANDOMLY SET A PCM CODE P0502 IN A DECELERATION MODE USUALLY WITH 0% THROTTLE. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WILL ONLY SET AFTER THE FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE KEY CYCLES. *TT
IB0004S005
Dec 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE P1640 AND P1650 OUTPUT DRIVE CODES WHICH REFER TO OUTPUT DRIVER CIRCUIT CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE PCM. *TT
IB0012S003
Dec 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING RODEO AND AMIGO / RODEO SPORT HVAC OPERATION UPDATE FOR VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING ONLY. *TT
SB0002S002
Mar 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE P1441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODE THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH NO FAULT FOUND FROM THE APPROPRIATE FLOW CHART IN THE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS MANUAL. *TT
SB0004S001
Jan 1, 2000
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS: REAR SPEED SENSOR OPEN OR SHORTED; SPEED SENSOR MISSING; WHEEL SPEED INPUT ABNORMALITY. *TT
SB9909S002
Nov 1, 1999
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING 2WD REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
SB9908S001
Apr 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE - WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU AMIGO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98046
Opened: Aug 19, 1998 — Closed: Oct 28, 1998
SUNSHADE RETAINER FAILURE
CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE INTERIOR SUNSHADE FOR THE SUNROOF DROPPED ONTO THEM WHILE DRIVING THEIR VEHICLE
EA95009
Opened: Mar 10, 1995 — Closed: Aug 2, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90059
Opened: Mar 15, 1990 — Closed: Jun 22, 1990
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
ISUZU AMIGO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU AMIGO across all model years (1989–2001).
19
Total Recalls
221
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
ISUZU AMIGO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.