1998 Isuzu Amigo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 173,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 173,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Amigo. The contact stated the rear end swayed while accelerating. The failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed, but the contact noticed that the rear lower link bracket was fractured. The manufacturer and an authorized dealer were made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v436000 (suspension:rear). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 173,000. Updated 02/01/12”
NHTSA complaint #10440422, filed 2011-12, 173,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Isuzu Amigo. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12v306000 (suspension) and stated that the manufacturer was notified and advised that the recall had expired on august 3, 2013. The manufacturer refused to honor the recall even though it had only been one week after the expiration date. The contact had not experienced failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10534534, filed 2013-08Related recalls
- 12V306000Jun 29, 2012Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered…Covers: Isuzu Amigo 1998–2001, Rodeo Sport 2002
- 00V058000Mar 2, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the…Covers: Isuzu Amigo 1998–1999, Rodeo 1998–1999, Honda Passport 1998–1999
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 17 | 24% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
22 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology