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1998 Isuzu Amigo brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 23 complaints for the 1998 Isuzu Amigo, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 23% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 0
Injuries and deaths
5 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 injuries.

What owners wrote

Ea9999008, ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have no braking capability, and resulting in a crash..et.

May 1999 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu amigo. The contact stated that the radius arm brackets, cross members, and brake lines were completely corroded. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 12v306000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician explained that, due to the extensive corrosion, the vehicle would not pass state inspection until the frame was replaced.

Reported at 120,000 miles, August 2014

Brakes problems in other years

  • 2001
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  • 1998
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Brakes problems across all Isuzu models