1999 Isuzu Amigo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 24%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Isuzu Amigo, 24% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the road at 30 MPH, with three children ages 2, 8, and 11, in the vehicle the rear suspension gave out n broke thumping along the road, as my steering wheel veered to the right, yet my vehicle remained going straight without being able to be controlled. My mechanic was able to get the car the one mile to my home going at a speed of 5mp or less as there was no wheel control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479965, filed 2012-10, 144,586 miles“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“Hello, I took my 1999 Isuzu Amigo on august 18, 2012 to my mechanic that has been authorized by Isuzu to diagnose the safety recall issued under the safety recall notice in july (NHTSA campaign id number: 12v306000). The inspection of the area specified under the recall disclosed very little rust and that the minimum service (classified by Isuzu as condition 1) will apply. I was relieved and happy about the news. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471523, filed 2012-08, 154,000 miles“General maintenance update. The Isuzu dealer has applied an anti-rust solvent to lower stabilizer arm brackets according to directions in the recall rememedy requirement. However, the entire length of the car frame is potted with large rust holes. I have had some of the reachable holes welded. I have had additional support brackets welded into the frame to strengthen the badly rotted axle and shock mount points. I have applied a rust encapsulation product to the interior of the entire length of the frame, and rust converter products to the exterior of the frame. This is my daily driver. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523021, filed 2013-07, 155,500 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 milesRelated 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 1999 Isuzu Amigo
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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