Trailer hitches
- Problem
- THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
- Risk
- IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Fix
- REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
Model year record
1990 Isuzu Amigo recalls & problems
The 1990 Isuzu Amigo has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1990 Isuzu Amigo 2-DR.
OverallNot Rated
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Amigo 2WD
18mpg combined
| City / highway | 17 / 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
Amigo 2WD
17mpg combined
| City / highway | 15 / 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
Amigo 4WD
16mpg combined
| City / highway | 15 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainClutch assembly; Manual transmission | 2 | — |
| VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Roof and pillars | 1 | — |
| WheelsHubcap/cover | 1 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| SteeringGear box › Shaft sector | 1 | — |
| TiresSidewall | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlLinkages | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
THE RUBBER SLEEVE THAT PROTECTS THE EXPOSED THROTTLE CABLE FROM DIRT HAD STARTED TO MELT (FROM ENGINE HEAT). THE RUBBER HAD MELTED AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE CAUSING THE CABLE TO BE HELD IN THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND DISCOVERED THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING I STARTED BANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT THINKING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE PEDAL ITSELF CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE PRESSED MORE. THIS HAPPEND WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON US 301 APPROACHING THE US 70 INTERSECTION IN SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA. AFTER I DID GET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, I CHECKED AROUND THE THROTTLE AREA UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THE RUBBER MELTING ONTO THE CABLE. I TOOK OFF WHAT WAS…
- Tires › Sidewall
4 TIRES BOUGHT SAME TIME, INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, EXPOSED TO SAME WEAR AND CONDITIONS: 3 VN DOT CODE, 1 VD DOT CODE - VD CODE TIRE HAS A FISSURE IN THE SIDEWALL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE, ADJACENT TO THE WHEEL RIM. CONTACTED FIRESTONE, THEY SAID IT WAS COSMETIC AND DUE TO MY MISCARE OF THE TIRE BUT COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHY THE OTHER 3 TIRES SHOULD BE IN PERFECT CONDITION.*AK( DOT NUMBER: VD60AXC336 TIRE SIZE: 31X10.5R15 )
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
WHEN MAKING A TURN THRE IS A NOISE, TOOK TO DEALER TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT . *AK *JB
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
REAR LAP BELT PLASTIC BUCKLE HAS DETACHED AND FALLEN OFF OF SEAT BELT. TT
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
REAR DEFROSTER PROBLEMS.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREClosedLed to recall 95V103009
There is no summary currently available