1988 Isuzu Impulse

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1988 Isuzu Impulse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:32.216Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Impulse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19853
19881
19891
19905
199125
19920
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

WHEEL WELL ROTTED. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890815 — PE (closed 19900109)

BALL JOINT FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Isuzu Impulse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Isuzu Impulse?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Isuzu Impulse have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.