1999 Isuzu Amigo problems & reliability
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Isuzu Amigo, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (4 injured, 2 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 18 | 26% |
| Suspension → | 17 | 24% |
| Structure → | 15 | 21% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 39 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 107,000 miles (middle 50% between 62,000 and 146,722 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 home. The dealer and…”
Suspension · filed Dec 23, 2019
“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 notified. The approximate…”
Structure · filed Aug 29, 2014
“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 contact also stated that…”
Structure · filed Jul 30, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS
Engineering Analysis EA99008 · opened Mar 31, 1999 · closed Jul 31, 2002 · led to recall 02I002001
Technical service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Isuzu Amigo. The 10 most recent:
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…
IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2023
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…
WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 30, 2022
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…
WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2022
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…
IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2022
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…
IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2022
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0709002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2007
Poor and/or loose door weatherstrip position. *tt
0311S004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2003
Abs (anti-locking brake) system, coil integrated module replacement phase 3 announcement. *tt
0309S001C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2003
Abs (anti-locking brake) system, coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign 02i-002 phase 3 of a 4 phase release. *tt
0309S001C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2003
Abs (anti-lock brake system), coil integrated module replacement safety improvement campaign. *tt
0309S001C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1999 Isuzu Amigo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Isuzu Amigo?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 107,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.