2000 Isuzu Amigo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Isuzu Amigo, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2000 amigo and model year 2001-2002 rodeo sport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Isuzu Amigo have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Fuel sensor failed. One wire wore out on the fuel sensor. The fuel pump had to be replaced costing $660. The isuzu amigo was only 31/2 years old at the time. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 18, 2004 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo (Amigo 2WD, Amigo 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–18 / 18–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu Amigo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Amigo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Isuzu Amigo | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Isuzu Amigo | 5 | 78 |
| 1999 Isuzu Amigo | 2 | 70 |
| 2000 Isuzu Amigo | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 Isuzu Amigo | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Isuzu Amigo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Isuzu Amigo
How do I know if my 2000 Isuzu Amigo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Isuzu Amigo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V306000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
- Rodeo2,477 complaints
- Trooper576 complaints
- Ascender205 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.