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1985 ISUZU IMPULSE

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 4 TSBs

85V109000 Sep 19, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LINE AND REROUTE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT.
5,300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
CAR WILL NOT IDLE OR RUNS FOR VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP RELAY ETC ETC. ASC CERTIFIED MECH. SAYS NOTHING HE CAN DO. WHEN CAR IS COLD IT WORKS WELL.BUT A FEW MINUTES LATER IT STARTS ACTING UP. BASICALLY UNDRIVABLE
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
CAR WILL NOT IDLE OR RUNS FOR VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP RELAY ETC ETC. ASC CERTIFIED MECH. SAYS NOTHING HE CAN DO. WHEN CAR IS COLD IT WORKS WELL.BUT A FEW MINUTES LATER IT STARTS ACTING UP. BASICALLY UNDRIVABLE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Sep 3, 1997
THE GEAR SHIFT ON VEHICLE DOES NOT HOLD WHILE IN PARK. OWNER'S CHILD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHTHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION. CHILD'S LEG WAS BROKEN IN THE INCIDENT. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Nov 12, 1996
Incident date: Nov 10, 1995
POOR ABS PERFORMANCE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 ISUZU IMPULSE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 23.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 23.0 21.0 Regular $3,200
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $3,050
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 23.0 20.0 Regular $3,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1985 ISUZU IMPULSE

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
IB13-R-001G May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
No comms 2024-03 Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — ISUZU IMPULSE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE89155 Opened: Aug 15, 1989 — Closed: Jan 9, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BALL JOINT FAILURES
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ISUZU IMPULSE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ISUZU IMPULSE across all model years (1983–1992).

5 Total Recalls
41 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

ISUZU IMPULSE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1994 0 1 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 28 View
1990 1 5 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 0 1 View
1985 (current) 1 4
1984 0 1 View
1983 1 0 View

Other ISUZU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
FTR 82 9 View
NPR HD 64 14 View
NPR 58 66 View
NQR 56 7 View
NRR 55 3 View
RODEO 40 3,314 View
NPR XD 38 1 View
FVR 35 0 View