The most-reported Amigo run is 4S2CK57D6W4 (1998 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 22% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for Amigo model years 1989–1999.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Isuzu Amigo has 67 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 22% of every Amigo complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4S2CK57D6W4•••••• | 1998 | 4 | — | |
| 4S2CM57W6W4•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4S2CK57D4W4•••••• | 1998 | 2 | — | |
| 4S2CM57W1X4•••••• | 1999 | 2 | — | |
| 4S2CM57W4X4•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 4S2CK57D5W4•••••• | 1998 | 4 | — | |
| 4S2CK57W3X4•••••• | 1999 | 1 | — | |
| 4S2CM57W5X4•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 4S2CK57DXW4•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4S2CK57D2W4•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4S2CM57W9X4•••••• | 1999 | 1 | — | |
| 4S2CM57WXW4•••••• | 1998 | — | — |
Each of the other 55 Amigo runs has 3 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Isuzu Amigo the gap between build years is 2×: a 1999 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 1994 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 49 | 25 | 11 | |
| 1998 | 60 | 32 | 13 | |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 1994 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Isuzu Amigo owners report: Service Brakes, 28 of 119 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 11 | — | |
| Suspension | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Isuzu Amigo; the 6 below cover build years 1989 to 1999. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 93E023000 | Trailer Hitches | 1989–1991 |
| 02I002000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 1998–1999 |
| 00V058000 | Suspension:rear | 1998–1999 |
| 01I002000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1998–1999 |
| 12V306000 | Suspension:rear | 1998–1999 |
| 98V170000 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 1998 |
How serious were they
Of the 119 reports on the Isuzu Amigo, 21% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Isuzu Amigo | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 119 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 25 (21%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 262% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Isuzu Amigo share of that is 119 complaints over 67 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu Amigo VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 119 NHTSA complaints from 67 Amigo runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Amigo production run has the most complaints?
4S2CK57D6W4, a 1998 build, with 6 complaints, 4 of them after a crash. The typical Amigo run has 1.8.
Which Amigo years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 1994 lightest at 1.
How many Amigo complaints involve a crash?
21% of 119 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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