2000 Isuzu Amigo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Isuzu Amigo, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles.
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.
“Engine using oil, took to dealer, had to pay 240.00 for engine cleaning to try to fix problem with rings sticking. Isuzu knew there was a problem. After paying for service engine was still using 1 quart of oil in 500 miles. Dealer replaced rings in engine check engine light has intermittently flashed ever since service was done, doesn't stay on though. Have to return to dealer again.”
NHTSA complaint #10023108, filed 2003-06, 27,000 miles“Engine knocks (pings) under load 2300-3000 RPM's. Dealer reprogramed computer, but the knock was still present. Thought it might be bad gas, and suggested I try using 89 octane instead of 87. The 1989 octane slove the problem for about 2500 miles, but now the knocking is back. I would guess that the 1989 octane was only masking the problem as it continued to get worse.”
NHTSA complaint #752030, filed 2001-09“The contact owns a 2000 Isuzu Amigo. While driving approximately 25mph the vehicle stalled with no prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the engine and units of the power train. Three years later, while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that her vehicle wasn't included in recall number 01i002000, engine and engine cooling. The dealer also stated that the contact would be responsible for the cost to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. A formal complaint was also filed with the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213642, filed 2008-01, 50,000 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 2000 Isuzu Amigo
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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