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Suspension: rear
Risk. 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…
2000 Isuzu AmigoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Amigo, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Isuzu Amigo has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine and engine cooling
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2000 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.
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
2000 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
'90'91'92'93'94'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Amigo owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ISUZU AMIGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE AND UNITS OF THE POWER TRAIN. THREE YEARS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER…
ENGINE USING OIL, TOOK TO DEALER, HAD TO PAY 240.00 FOR "ENGINE CLEANING" TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEM WITH RINGS STICKING. ISUZU KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM. AFTER PAYING FOR SERVICE ENGINE WAS STILL USING 1 QUART OF OIL IN 500 MILES. DEALER REPLACED RINGS IN ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENTLY…
ENGINE KNOCKS (PINGS) UNDER LOAD 2300-3000 RPM'S. DEALER REPROGRAMED COMPUTER, BUT THE KNOCK WAS STILL PRESENT. THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BAD GAS, AND SUGGESTED I TRY USING 89 OCTANE INSTEAD OF 87. THE 1989 OCTANE SLOVE THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 2500 MILES, BUT NOW THE KNOCKING IS BACK. I WOULD GUESS THAT…
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