1998 Isuzu Amigo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 21%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,660miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo, 21% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,660 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068426, filed 2004-05, 101,660 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10142410, filed 2005-11, 53,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10058237, filed 2004-02, 115,055 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10149171, filed 2006-02, 95,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10058240, filed 2004-02, 117,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10217004Jul 20, 2022The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
22 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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