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1999 Isuzu Amigo Body and structure Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
21%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
137,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Isuzu Amigo, 21% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,500 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Hello I am the owner of a Isuzu Amigo I didn't know about the damage to the undercarriage until after I bought it. 10-7-2012 I brought it to my personal mechanic when I found the damage on 10-24-12. After that, I found out about the recall, and sent the car to a dealer, Isuzu claims the recall has already been taken care of by the previous owner, and the excessive rust and damage is not covered by the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10485018, filed 2012-11, 135,000 miles

“While on the internet I was searching for a dealer for my above listed car and discovered a recall dated last year for states with use of corrosive material in winter which includes nebraska but not listed on recall (which may be because very few Isuzu cars were sold in this state in fact the dealer told me at time of sale I had one of two of 1999 amigos in state rod rodden dealership 84 & f now a kia dealership I called the customer service and spoke with a lady that told me there was nothing they could do because I missed the deadline (even thought I was not notified because I did not live…”

NHTSA complaint #10547428, filed 2013-10, 60,000 miles

“-the contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Amigo. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked the passenger side rear suspension bar was completely rusted. The frame exhibited severe rust and broke in half. The vehicle was inoperative. The manufacturer was notified which there was no resolution. The contact had concern of the safety issue and stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the service repair. The failure mileage was 160,447. Updated 11/16/10.”

NHTSA complaint #10326410, filed 2010-04, 160,447 miles

“The transmission subframe on my 1999 Isuzu Amigo rotted and broke off. Inspection of the undercarriage shows much of the subframe components are rusted through as is some of the frame.”

NHTSA complaint #10370627, filed 2010-12, 220,000 miles

“I have a 1999 Isuzu Amigo, frame has rusted through in places and will not pass the next inspection. The rest of vehicle is in perfect condition, both body and engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10344591, filed 2010-07, 80,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19991521%
199856%
1990120%

Other parts of the 1999 Isuzu Amigo

Brakes
19 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Isuzu Amigo

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.

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