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1994 Isuzu AmigoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1994 Isuzu Amigo, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Isuzu Amigo has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Electrical system11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts11
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Isuzu Amigo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 02V-281 · Oct 15, 2002 · 14,449 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 96V-170 · Sep 17, 1996 · 36,075 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Amigo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Amigo median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Isuzu Amigo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURESRQ02009 · closed Dec 17, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-125
In owners' words

What Amigo owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.*AK
Complaint 8013033 · Jul 1, 2002
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.*AK
Complaint 8013027 · Jul 1, 2002

Own a 1994 Amigo?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.