MYRModel Year Report

1990 Isuzu Impulse

○ Not enough data
1990 Isuzu Impulse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:32.994Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints 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, 1990 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1990: 5 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19853
19881
19891
19905
199125
19920
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

CONSTANT STALLING AND/OR HIGH REVVING OF ENGINE. STALLING USUALLY OCCURS WHEN COMMING OUT OF GEAR AND IDLE GOES DOWN TO 500RPMS OR LOWER AND STALLS OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030801

ENGINE IDLE JUMPS ABOVE 3000 RPM AFTER PULLING TO A STOP. WILL OCCASIONALLY RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR RACES AND ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED UNTIL IDLE SPEED RETURNS TO NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990707

SEAT BELTS

2 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960730

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920716 — air bags

THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.

Remedy: A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.

Campaign 92V091000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Isuzu Impulse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V091000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Isuzu Impulse?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Isuzu Impulse have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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