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1990 Isuzu Amigo S 2WD

The 1990 Isuzu Amigo S 2WD is a 96-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,758 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 96 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Amigo measures 164.2 inches long on a 91.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,890 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,758 ($24,264 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3-liter SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower96 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque123 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Tank Capacity21 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15"
Wheels Rear15"
Dimensions & Weight
Length164.2 in
Width70.1 in
Height65.2 in
Wheelbase91.7 in
Curb Weight2,890 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear32 in
Legroom Front44.1 in
Legroom Rear19.5 in
Shoulder Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Front51.7 in
Hip Room Rear51.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Isuzu Amigo 2-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 22, 1993 · TRAILER HITCHES

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

NHTSA campaign 93E023000

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Isuzu AMIGO. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 3, 2001 · Vehicle Speed Control
“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…”
Sep 15, 2000 · Tires
“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…”
Feb 26, 1998 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“DISLODGED REAR BRAKE CALIPER BOLT, CAUSING PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR.”
Dec 26, 1996 · Steering
“WHEN MAKING A TURN THRE IS A NOISE, TOOK TO DEALER TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT . *AK *JB”
May 24, 1995 · Seat Belts
“REAR LAP BELT PLASTIC BUCKLE HAS DETACHED AND FALLEN OFF OF SEAT BELT. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 ISUZU AMIGO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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