Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Isuzu Amigo
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Isuzu Amigo has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V306000 REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02I002000 ISUZU/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I002000 ISUZU/TIMING BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V058000 ISUZU/REAR AXLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V260000 ISUZU/SUNROOF SUNSHADE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V170000 ISUZU/ENGINE WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V111000 ISUZU/REAR SHOULDER BELT NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Isuzu Amigo has no recorded owner complaints but is subject to seven recall campaigns, which highlights potential reliability concerns. The issues are varied, including suspension and braking problems, but the absence of owner complaints makes it difficult to gauge everyday reliability beyond these recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| ABS system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Timing belt | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rear suspension noise
- ABS warning light
- Uneven braking
- Engine misfiring
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.