MYRModel Year Report

1998 Isuzu Amigo

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1998 Isuzu Amigo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:56.552Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
78
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 70 complaints 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 70 complaints 1999 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 70 complaints 1999 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 78 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19860
19871
19891
19905
19915
19926
19932
19945
19971
199878
199970
200010
20010
20021

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

29% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Visibility

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

Air bags

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle struck rear end of another vehicle, causing direct frontal impact at 35-40 MPH, and there was no deployment of driver's or passeger's side airbags. Cause unknown.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-12

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1998-06-15Seat belts98V111000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The strength of the rear seat belt shoulder anchorage is not to design specifications and does not fully comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 210…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new right and left rear seat belt anchor bolts.

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    1998-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-10-28 Sunshade retainer failure
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    1998-08-24Electrical system98V170000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-12-09Visibility98V260000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a sunroof sunshade. The primer applied to prepare the surface prior to bonding the sunshade holders to the sunroof weakened the bonding…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all four sunshade holders and re-bond them to the sunroof glass.

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    1999-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 2002-07-31 Braking system/ABS
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    2000-03-31Suspension00V058000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

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    2001-06-22Engine and engine cooling01I002000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1998-2000 Rodeo (Ue) and Amigo (Ua) models…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. The dealer will replace the timing belt. Depending on the condition or model of the timing belt…

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    2003-07-14Service brakes, hydraulic02I002000 On certain sport utility vehicles that are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), the vehicles can experience extended stopping distances in certain types of braking events.

    Remedy: Dealers will provide a replacement computer algorithm for the ABS that is based on the algorithm used in Isuzu's my 2000 and 2001 vehicles, which have not had the problem. This campaign will be…

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    2012-07-26Suspension12V306000 Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 Amigo and model year 2001-2002 Rodeo Sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of Maine, New Hampshire…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in…

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Isuzu Amigo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V111000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V170000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98V260000 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V058000 · Suspension
  • Recall 01I002000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 02I002000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12V306000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Isuzu Amigo?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu Amigo have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.