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1990 ISUZU IMPULSE

1 recalls — 5 complaints — 5 TSBs

92V091000 Jul 6, 1992
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Consequence
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 DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG.
Remedy
A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.
25,059 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 1, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
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. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE AN ACKNOWLEDGED ECU PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED AND ISUZU NEVER DID.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 15, 2002
Incident date: Dec 18, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
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. IAC AND STICKY THROTTLE CABLE HAVE BEEN RULED OUT. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 30, 1996
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD

EPA Fuel Economy — 1990 ISUZU IMPULSE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Regular $2,800
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 22.0 Premium $3,700
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 31.0 26.0 Regular $2,600

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 — 1990 ISUZU IMPULSE

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
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
SB0012S002 Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONVERSION / RETROFIT. *TT
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 (current) 1 5
1989 0 1 View
1988 0 1 View
1985 1 4 View
1984 0 1 View
1983 1 0 View

Other ISUZU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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NQR 56 7 View
NRR 55 3 View
RODEO 40 3,314 View
NPR XD 38 1 View
FVR 35 0 View