- The problem
- 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 equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder engines. The timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart.
- The fix
- 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 tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. Isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, Concerning this program.
Engine & cooling
2000 Isuzu Amigo Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Isuzu Amigo's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 40% of all its complaints, most recently on January 3, 2008. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo
Engine complaints
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 stated that her vehicle wasn't included in recall number 01i002000, engine and engine cooling. The dealer also stated that the contact would be responsible for the cost to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. A formal complaint was also filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
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 flashed ever since service was done, doesn't stay on though. Have to return to dealer again. *Nlm
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 the 1989 octane was only masking the problem as it continued to get worse.*Ak
Accessive engine knock at high rpm. Isuzu said it's normal. *Ak
Isuzu Amigo engine complaints by year
Amigo engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data