MYRModel Year Report

1991 Isuzu Impulse

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1991 Isuzu Impulse
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:00.394Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING ALL NIGHT, EARLY MORNING IT BURSTED INTO FLAMES, NEAR THE BATTERY. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE MARSHALL IT APPEARED TO BE A SHORT CIRCUIT NEAR THE BATTERY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980505

I HAVE A 1991 ISUZU IMPULSE AND IT'S HAVING ECU PROBLEMS. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I SEE THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, AND IT SHOULDN'T FALL ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE CONSUMERS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040419

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and cables.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH
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THE CAR WILL FOR NO REASON STALL, EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE THAT I HAVE OWNED, AND THE OTHER ONE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000927

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 25 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

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DRIVING ALONG WHEN HOOD LATCH RELEASED AND FLEW UP. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950614

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 25 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights.

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

1991 Isuzu Impulse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V091000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Isuzu Impulse?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Isuzu Impulse have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.