Isuzu Amigo 2000
Model Amigo made in 2000 by Isuzu got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2,2, 3,2.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/23/21 | 22,24/29/24,84 | Regular | 857 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 3,2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/19/17 | 17,6/24,6/20,18 | Regular | 1058 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD | |
| 3,2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 16/19/17 | 17,6/24,6/20,18 | Regular | 1058 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 3,2 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 17/20/18 | 18,6/25,1/21,05 | Regular | 1001 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01I002000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | I | 06/22/2001 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 05/29/2001 | 06/05/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1998-2000 rodeo (ue) and amigo (ua) models equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder engines. the timing belt could break before the recommended scheduled maintenance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the engine to crank but will not start or the engine could stall while driving and will not restart. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the vehicle to determine the condition of the timing belt and tensioner. the dealer will replace the timing belt. depending on the condition or model of the timing belt tensioner, the tensioner may also be replaced. isuzu has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the timing belt. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners can contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 426, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | ||||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V306000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 10/04/1999 to 07/21/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 11221 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/29/2012 | 06/29/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. these vehicles may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. in the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the kelley blue book | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| IB0104S004 | 04/01/2001 | 621353 | Service information stating that if ignition coil #6 is incorrectly installed in any of the #1 through #5 cylinders, it may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on and set the p0300 engine misfire code. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| IB0104S001 | 02/01/2001 | 619827 | Service information regarding diagnostic trouble code p1340 ion sensing module cylinder id fault. | 07/02/2001 | |
| IB0004S009 | 12/01/2000 | 615683 | Some vehicles that have recently had the engine replaced with a long block will set code p1336 for tooth error correction. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| IB00S001 | 01/01/2000 | 610546 | Information bulletin introducing the new ion sense ignition (isi) for model year 2000 vehicles. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| IB0101S002 | 06/01/2001 | 621368 | Subject regarding hec engine timing belt scrapping. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| IB0104S002 | 03/01/2001 | 621343 | Subject regarding p0337 crankshaft position sensor circuit low input correction. *tt | 09/17/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| IB0012S003 | 12/01/2000 | 615675 | Information bulletin regarding rodeo and amigo / rodeo sport hvac operation update for vehicles with factory installed air conditioning only. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| IB0011S003 | 04/01/2000 | 612586 | Service information regarding headlight aiming procedure. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| IB0004S005 | 12/01/2000 | 615678 | This bulletin provides information on the p1640 and p1650 output drive codes which refer to output driver circuit conditions related to the pcm. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 0709002 | 07/01/2007 | 10022539 | Rear brake rotors. *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| IB0109S001 | 06/01/2001 | 621373 | Subject regarding drum brake adjustment procedure. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| IB0110S001 | 03/01/2001 | 621348 | Information regarding sector shaft alignment on the steering rack assembly. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| IB00S008 | 02/01/2000 | 614136 | This bulletin mentions that the safety crash cage bracket used on vehicles will not allow the installation of 1999 running boards. there are newly designed running boards for modelyear 2000 vehicles. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 0211S001 | 03/01/2002 | 633926 | Door check arm popping sound. *jg | 09/26/2002 | |
| SB0111S003 | 02/01/2001 | 619828 | Some owners may comment on loud door check arm popping sound when opening and closing the door. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| SB0006S003 | 03/01/2000 | 613452 | Vehicles produced prior to vin breakpoint 5y4331226 may exhibit a condition where excessive paint thickness or uneven mounting surface on certain rear suspension components may cause certain bolts and nuts to loosen. *tt | 07/19/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| IB0004S008 | 12/01/2000 | 615682 | Some vehicles may randomly set a pcm code p0502 in a deceleration mode usually with 0% throttle. the malfunction indicator light will only set after the fault has been detected for two consecutive key cycles. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| SB0104S001 | 07/01/2001 | SB0104S001 | 622229 | Some engines may ocassionally experience idle fluctuation and / or the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate because an accelerator position sensor (aps) diagnostic trouble code p1271, p1273, p1275, p1280, or p1285 is set. | 10/16/2001 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| IB0004S003 | 04/01/2000 | 612587 | Service information pertaining to accelerator position sensor adjustment on vehicles with electronic throttle equipped with v6 engines. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| SB0111S006 | 07/01/2001 | 621364 | Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 14327313 may experience mud flap interference causing a rubbing sound when making a turn. *tt | 09/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| My wife and daughter were involved in a crash with our 2000 isuzu amigo. my wife impacted a vehicle which had crashed into another vehicle at approximately 25 mph. neither air bag deployed nor did the seat belt tighten up to restrain my wife, which resulted in her impacting the steering wheel. at the same time, the drivers seat moved forward and did not remain stationary. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 50000 | 2 | 10/19/2000 |
| 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 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. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 27000 | 0 | 03/29/2001 |
| 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. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/11/2001 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2001 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| Accessive engine knock at high rpm. isuzu said it's normal. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 45000 | 2 | 01/04/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle jumped out of gear while driving.*jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| My wife and daughter were involved in a crash with our 2000 isuzu amigo. my wife impacted a vehicle which had crashed into another vehicle at approximately 25 mph. neither air bag deployed nor did the seat belt tighten up to restrain my wife, which resulted in her impacting the steering wheel. at the same time, the drivers seat moved forward and did not remain stationary. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| All 4 rotors and brake pads were warped and had to be replaced at only 12000 miles.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| All 4 rotors and brake pads were warped and had to be replaced at only 12000 miles.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/16/2001 | |||
| While putting sunroof back on vehicle it exploded, consumer received cuts to face/ neck and legs. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | RICHMOND | CAR MAX |