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1991 Isuzu ImpulseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints252 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Isuzu Impulse has problems

25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system91
Vehicle speed control70
Engine and engine cooling51
Exterior lighting10
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Isuzu Impulse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 92V-091 · Jul 6, 1992 · 25,059 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Impulse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impulse median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95009 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Impulse owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10066469 · Apr 19, 2004
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
Complaint 823096 · May 5, 1998
AS THE WEATHER IS GETTING WARMER THE ENGINE REVS AND DROPS UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR ALSO STALLS AT ANY SPEED. I HAVE HAD IT EVEN STALL ON THE HIGHWAY. I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF ECM UNIT, PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS FOR ME. IF I HADN'T TAKEN A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE I…
Complaint 747780 · Jul 4, 2001

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