1989 Isuzu Impulse
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 1 complaint
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.
Show complaint excerpts
Insulative spray on ECU board causes electrical shorts in hot weather. This leads to idle speeds from 400RPM to 2000RPM. Major concern is random stalling. Unable to start car after stalling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 Isuzu Impulse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Isuzu Impulse?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Isuzu Impulse have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.