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1991 Isuzu Amigo S 4WD

The 1991 Isuzu Amigo S 4WD is a 96-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $12,988 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 96 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 128 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.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,988 ($30,992 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3-liter SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower96 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque128 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (part-time)
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
Interior
Headroom Rear32 in
Legroom Rear19.5 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: 1991 Isuzu Amigo 2-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Isuzu AMIGO

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Isuzu AMIGO (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Parking Brake1
Seat Belts1
Wheels1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 13, 2000 · Wheels
“WHEEL NUTS TENDS TO STRIP BOLT THREAD WHEN BEING PUT ON OR TAKEN OFF WITH AN IMPACT WENCH. NUTS CANNOT BE PUT BACK ON, NOR CAN THEY BE TAKEN OFF WITHOUT CUTTING THEM, SOMETIMES DUE TO STRIPPED THREAD…”
Sep 9, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE STALLS OUT SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK”
Jul 7, 1997 · Parking Brake
“HAD PARKED VEHICLE ON INCLINE & TURNED MOTOR OFF; APPLIED EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES; WENT TO HELP A FRIEND; HEARD A SOUND; TURNED & NOTICED VEHICLE ROLLING DOWN THE HILL. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD POPPED…”
Jun 28, 1996 · Electrical System
“INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK”
Jan 30, 1995 · Seat Belts Crash 2 injuries
“SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK”

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 1991 ISUZU AMIGO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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