1989 Isuzu Amigo
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Jeep slide on ice and went down an embankment the roll bar was defective. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-13
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-07-22Trailer hitches93E023000 The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
Remedy: Replace the trailer hitch.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Isuzu Amigo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93E023000 · Trailer hitches
FAQ
- Is the 1989 Isuzu Amigo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1989 Isuzu Amigo?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Isuzu Amigo have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.