Isuzu Amigo years to avoid
The Isuzu Amigo years to avoid are 1998, 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2001 is the cleanest year on record.
220
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1985–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Amigo years to avoid
Every Amigo year
Common questions
What are the worst Isuzu Amigo years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Amigo years to avoid are 1998, 1999. The cleanest year on record is 2001.
What is the best year for the Isuzu Amigo?
By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Amigo years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Amigo have?
Across all model years, the Amigo has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 220 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.