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1992 Isuzu Amigo XS 2WD

The 1992 Isuzu Amigo XS 2WD is a 96-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,828 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 19 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Amigo measures 164.2 inches long on a 91.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,905 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,828 ($29,716 *)
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
Highway19 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
Ground Clearance8.3 in
Curb Weight2,905 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear32 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear19.5 in
Shoulder Room Front55.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear57 in
Hip Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Rear55.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu AMIGO.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu AMIGO

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Isuzu AMIGO (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Hydraulic1
Service Brakes1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 14, 2005 · Vehicle Speed Control
“THROTTLE CABLE STUCK ON MY 1992 ISUZU AMIGO. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS WHILE STARTING UP AND THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED I CALLED ISUZU AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED…”
Nov 10, 2005 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1 injury
“(11-15-05) CONSUMER WANTS TO HAVE 1992 ISUZU AMIGO INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS AND HAD TO HAVE SURGERY ON HER…”
Jan 3, 2001 · Tires
“TIRE/WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WITH NO WARNING-SHOP SAYS THE TIRE SUFFERED A TOTAL FAILURE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P225/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )”
Nov 18, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“EXHAUST MANIFOLD OVERHEATED AND CRACKED, BREAKING IN TWO. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK”
Jan 28, 1997 · Electrical System
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON, DID NOT TURN VEHICLE OFF AT TIMES, HAS HAPPENED 40-60 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT LOCATE OR FIX PROBLEM. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES/RATTLES. *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 1992 ISUZU AMIGO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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