1990 Isuzu Amigo Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Isuzu Amigo (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Isuzu Amigo. The part named most often is seat belts, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering (1) and body and structure (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Tires1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Tires: “4 tires bought same time, installed on vehicle, exposed to same wear and conditions: 3 vn DOT code, 1 vd DOT code - vd code tire has a fissure in the sidewall all the way around the tire, adjacent to the wheel rim. Contacted firestone, they said it was cosmetic and due to my miscare of the tire but couldn't explain why the other 3 tires should be in perfect condition. ( DOT number: vd60axc336 tire size: 31x10.5r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #731602, filed 2000-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1990 Isuzu Amigo. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo · coupe | not rated | 3 / 3 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 Isuzu Amigo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Amigo 2WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Amigo 4WD | 2.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Isuzu Amigo in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA95009Takata seat belt buckle failureClosed · Mar 10, 1995
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10237146May 8, 2023Other or unknown. This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this…
- 10218932Aug 30, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
- 10218927Aug 2, 2022Equipment. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers…
Other model years of the Isuzu Amigo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10 | 45,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 70 | 107,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 78 | 95,000 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 6 | 91,070 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Isuzu Amigo have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Isuzu Amigo as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Isuzu Amigo is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering with 1.
Has the 1990 Isuzu Amigo been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Isuzu Amigo get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Isuzu Amigo (Amigo 2WD, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.