The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
1984-1994 · 8 model years
Isuzu Impulse Problems by year
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the Isuzu Impulse across 8 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1991 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (25), while 1984, 1988, 1989 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 1
Impulse complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Impulse problems
Isuzu Impulse recalls 2
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...
Covers1985 Isuzu Impulse
Latest Impulse complaints
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
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
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
Car races engine badly in the summer when temp over 80 degrees-wont idle. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
The consumer stated that the vehicle is experiencing the same idle control problems as stated in previous recall regarding the electronic control unit. *Yh
Questions about the Isuzu Impulse
Which Isuzu Impulse years have the most problems?
Which Isuzu Impulse years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Isuzu Impulse problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (12), acceleration & cruise control (9), engine & cooling (5) most often.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Impulse have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Isuzu Impulse model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data