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...
Engine & cooling
Isuzu Amigo Engine problems by year
28 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Isuzu Amigo's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
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Latest Amigo engine complaints
I own a 99 isuzu amigo with a 3.2L v6. The rod and main bearings have gone causing it to knock real bad. Car cannot be driven anymore. *Tr
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.
1998 Isuzu amigo with 95000 miles had the oil pump shell out destroying the crank and block under normal driving conditions with clean oil and regular maintenance. *Jb
Dt: the contact stated there was a knocking sound in the engine. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem. A local mechanic said the valves were knocking ,and it could possibly be the lifters. *Ak
The timing belt broke on the vehicle ruining the entire moto. The timing belt was a recall item and was replaced at around 20000 miles. The belt broke now at 70,000 miles. The vehicle has not been repaired in that it needs an entire motor at a cost of $4000. *Nm
My isuzu amigo (1999 4wd) stopped dead in traffic while driving with a lot of traffic. I was scared to death and almost hit in multiple directions. The car would not start, would not move, and I had to have it towed on a flatbed truck. I was incredibly traumatized by this incident, and very nearly killed by the semi-truck directly behind me. After contacting multiple persons from isuzu motors, they assured me that this had happened in most of the engines they had put in this vehicle. They also told me that if I was...
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the original owner, they would fix it, regardless of warrenty, but since I was the second owner, they would not help me at all. Since this was such a common problem, not to mention such a safety issue, I thought they would have been a little more helpful.*Ak
To start off I was never notified regarding the recall for the timing belt. I just happen to find it myself on the internet doing a search for recalls. I took the vehicle to isuzu and had 2 of the recalls fixed. (Timing bet "belt kit" and rear axle "bolt kit") this was on feb, 5 2003 at 88803 miles. On april, 30 2004 at 101660 miles I was driving my husband to the airport and the car died at a turn. "In the middle of the road" numerous attempts to restart the car failed and it was towed to my mechanic. I was...
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thought it may have been bad gas "water in the gas" due to the fact I had just filled up 15 miles prior. To sum it all up the mechanic had to replace the timing belt as it was in shreds. (Part is still available if needed) now $226.00 + Rental car out of my pocket to fix something that was supposed to be already fixed? I only drove 12,857 before it gave out and was told you shouldn't have to replace a timing belt but every 60,000 miles. . This seems to a serious problem with the 98 amigos and something needs to be done about it! Ps. Contacting isuzu customer relations tomorrow to discuss this matter as I feel I shouldn't have to pay for this.*Skl
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *Ak
Cooling fan assembly fell off ----- the secound time------ cooling fan support bolts broke. Aluminun housing at bottom of support broke-out. Cooling fan clutch broke. Fan belt tore. *Ak
Cooling fan assembly support and fan fell off when driving. Cooling fan support broke in half, cooling fan support bolts broke, fan belt tore, parts of the aluminum housings of motor cracked and broke.*Ak
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
While driving at normal speed time chain belt blew out forcing the vehicle to pull out of the road. Dealer notified. *Ak
Sunfoof - clamp has broken off. Seatbelts- driver side latches and comes unlatched while driving, passanger side locks when putting on and while in a sitting position with out car moving. Steering & control- car vibrates, drives rough, pulls and consumes a lot of gas when at hwy miles. Gas gauge- not accurate, gives false readings during drives. Electrical system- several switches not working or have stoped working such as the dome light staying on when in the middle position and the bulb is not blown, interior...
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lights dim while driving and when ac/heat switches are changed along with the stereo light that no longer works but other buttons do. Engine/transmision- light comes on and goes off during drives, started blinking after car was started while car was moving, came on a couple weeks ago and hasn't gone off yet. Cooling & engine- losing radiator fluids, overheating after 2 days of refiling system. Have had a tune up, oil change and systems check and nothing was found? Making an appointment with isuzu asap! Some of these problems I can live with but some could be vary dangerous and I want them fixed for my safty and as well as others.
HEAD GASKET FAILURE. *AK
Vehicle shut off without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem. *Ak
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