Defect
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
1991 Isuzu Amigo problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 1991 Isuzu Amigo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
5
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1991 compare to other Amigo years?
What are the most common 1991 Isuzu Amigo problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1 | 20% | new |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 20% | ▼ down |
Does the 1991 Isuzu Amigo have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“HAD PARKED VEHICLE ON INCLINE & TURNED MOTOR OFF; APPLIED EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES; WENT TO HELP A FRIEND; HEARD A SOUND; TURNED & NOTICED VEHICLE ROLLING DOWN THE HILL. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD POPPED OFF; WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK”
“WHEEL NUTS TENDS TO STRIP BOLT THREAD WHEN BEING PUT ON OR TAKEN OFF WITH AN IMPACT WENCH. NUTS CANNOT BE PUT BACK ON, NOR CAN THEY BE TAKEN OFF WITHOUT CUTTING THEM, SOMETIMES DUE TO STRIPPED THREAD. SOMETIMES WHEEL NUTS/BOLTS WOULD FALL OFF BECAUSE OF A LACK OF THREAD. HAVE BOTH BOLTS & NUTS*AK.”
1991 Isuzu Amigo — common questions
Is the 1991 Isuzu Amigo reliable?
The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1991 Isuzu Amigo have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 Isuzu Amigo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1991 Isuzu Amigo under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Isuzu Amigo years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Amigo years to avoid are 1998, 1999. The cleanest record among Amigo years belongs to 2001.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.