1985 Isuzu Impulse
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.
Show complaint excerpts
The gear shift on vehicle does not hold while in park. Owner's child put vehicle in neutral whthout the key being in the ignition. Child's leg was broken in the incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-04
Fuel system, other
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing delivery.
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Car will not idle or runs for very short period of time. Have replaced fuel pump fuel pump relay etc etc. Asc certified mech. Says nothing he can do. When car is cold it works well.but a few minutes later it starts acting up. Basically…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-23
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V109000 The clearance between the brake line at the rear axle and fuel tank retaining band is not wide enough and allows the line to contact the band during severe operating conditions.
Remedy: Replace brake line and reroute to eliminate contact.
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Isuzu Impulse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 85V109000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1985 Isuzu Impulse reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1985 Isuzu Impulse?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Isuzu Impulse have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.