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1994 Isuzu Amigo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Amigo.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 1994 Isuzu Amigo, equipped with a manual 5-speed transmission, returned EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined. With only 8 owner complaints on record and 2 recalls, the 1994 model year sits in the lower end of the Amigo's reliability history, which spans 1990 to 2002 and saw its highest complaint count of 81 in 1998. The top complaint area was service brakes hydraulic, and the low complaint count places the 1994 model among the more reliable years of the generation.

Model year1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy15/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 5-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 19 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 in the differential, GM Part No. 12377967 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	GM Part No. 12377967
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	5W-30
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	3.2 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1994 Isuzu Amigo generated 8 federal complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation, an increase from the zero recalls and investigations recorded in 1992 and 1993 but a fraction of the 81 complaints and 7 recalls that characterized the 1998 peak. Across the generation, the federal record traces a low-activity early period that escalates sharply in 1998–1999 before declining, positioning 1994 in a relatively quiet phase of that arc. Complaint filings for the year clustered in service brakes, hydraulic and powertrain categories, with one crash-related and one fire-related complaint on record, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Given its substantially lower federal footprint compared with the later spike years, 1994 stands out as a more stable used-vehicle candidate, assuming a buyer confirms the two recalls were addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Power Train1

Fuel System, Gasoline,Power Train1

Seat Belts1

Electrical System1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

02V281000Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 15/10/2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE…

96V170002Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 17/09/1996

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
IB13-R-001G	2023-05-08	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the…
WB13-X-001B	2022-08-30	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
WB13-X-001A	2022-08-02	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
0211S007	2002-12-01	Seat Belts	TAKATA SEAT BELT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V281. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1994 Amigo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Amigo get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.