10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,144 miles

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problem #15

Aug 012004

Amigo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
The contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. While driving at 5 mph on slippery roads the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle during emergency braking. The ABS activation resulted in extended stopping distance. There was structural damage to the front end of the vehicle. The ABS continued to activate at low speeds. On October 14, 2005 the contact received NHTSA recall campaign 02I002000. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #14

Feb 102003

Amigo 6-cyl

  • 32,000 miles
While waiting to have the ABS recall 02I002000 repairs performed the vehicle experienced brake failure which resulted in an accident.

- New Market, VA, USA

problem #13

May 112001

Amigo 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,164 miles
Problems with brake equipment on 1999 Isuzu Amigo. The consumer stated as she applied the brakes to stop at a light, the brakes failed to respond, which caused the consumer to rear end the vehicle in front of her. The consumer complained in the past about a problem with the brakes.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #12

Aug 142003

(reported on)

Amigo

  • miles
Consumer noticed that the ABS light is illuminating on the dashboard. Contacted the dealer to further analyze the situation.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #11

Jun 242003

Amigo 4WD

  • miles
The ABS light illuminated on 6/24/2003. After shutting the vehicle off a humming noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that vehicle was on recall, but the recall was done is stages. The consumer was not to be notified until August 2003. The dealer required the consumer to pay for the recall repair.

- Silvis, IL, USA

problem #10

Jun 092003

(reported on)

Amigo

  • miles
While traveling at any speed ABS system would kick in through travel.

- Minot, MA, USA

problem #9

Feb 212003

Amigo

  • miles
NHTSA# 02-I-002-000: The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, there was a recall regarding the issue.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #8

Feb 052003

Amigo

  • miles
The ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

problem #7

Aug 222002

Amigo

  • miles
The ABS light came on. When I turned the car off, the engine would not turn off. I found out later that it was the ABS system and I had to remove the fuse. When I took my car into the dealership they new exactly what this was and he went on to tell me that they had 3 of the same problems yesterday and 1 more that morning. After doing some investigation I noticed that a lot of 1999 rodeos also have had the same problem. I was extremely lucky that my car was still under warranty. Otherwise I would have had to pay 325$ for the new ABS system + labor. I find it hard to believe that they are not recalling this part after so many people having the same problem with there ABS. This needs to stop! if your car acts the same as mine did, check out the 1999 rodeos and 1999 passports. All have of them have the same problem. It is about time Isuzu did something about this problem!!! nlm

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #6

Feb 012000

Amigo

  • miles
When driving and applying brakes forcefully ABS is only functioning on 1 side of vehicle. Stopping distance is greatly extended, and vehicle skids. Brake pedal will sink to the floor, and car will shake from side to side. Consumer has narrowly avoided 3 collisions due to ABS effectiveness.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 152001

Amigo 4WD

  • miles
At this time the car is in the shop, so I'm unaware yet of all things wrong. I do know that while in drive mode, and with the brake pressed, the car momentarily cut out and lunged forward. The clock reset itself at random.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

Sep 062000

Amigo 4WD

  • miles
The ABS system in my truck engages at times when it should not and dramatically reduces stopping distance. On Sept 6th this resulted in my crashing into a light pole causing some major damage. Pictures of the damage may be viewed on my website, www.geocities.com/treading_lightly/damage.html this ABS system has caused quite a few close calls for me. Once, it engaged when slowing down for a tollbooth on the Pennsylvania turnpike. When my tires hit a wet metal expansion joint in the booth lane, the ABS engaged and I went right thru. This ABS system is way too sensitive and dangerously unsafe.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 212000

Amigo

  • miles
A vehicle stoped in front of me, I hit the brakes, heard a grinding noise near the brake pedal, hit the rear of the vehicle in front of me. There were no skid marks at the scene.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Feb 012000

Amigo

  • miles
When coming to a complete stop, and when applying the brakes the ABS system fails to work properly over a rough surface. Which has almost caused a collision. When taken to the dealership, the foreman tried to explain to me that this is normal for this vehicle. This stikes me as odd since the problem just recently begun. The dealership has done nothing to correct the problem.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Amigo

  • miles
While driving on a curve at 20 mph brakes failed upon application. Brake pedal went straight to the floor, causing the vehicle to run off the road and into a ditch. The dealer was not contacted.

- Livermore, CA, USA