- The problem
- The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
- The 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 driver's side air bag.
- The fix
- A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Isuzu Impulse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Isuzu Impulse with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1992 for the air bags. For comparison, the 1989 has 1 and the 1991 has 25.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Impulse year, for its age
#144 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Isuzu Impulse problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Isuzu Impulse recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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5 complaints about the 1990 Isuzu Impulse
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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 the delco ecu, as experienced by many owners of vehicles with 1.6 And 1.8 Liter fi 4xe1 and 4xf1 engines. Manufacturer has refused to acknowledge this problem.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told parts were unavailable.*Ak
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD
Isuzu Impulse: every year compared
All Impulse years1990 Isuzu Impulse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Isuzu Impulse | 5 | 1 | D | |
| 1990 Isuzu Trooper | 28 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck | 10 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Isuzu Amigo | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Isuzu Isuzu Truck | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Isuzu Impulse
Does the 1990 Isuzu Impulse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Isuzu Impulse: air bags (July 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Isuzu Impulse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Isuzu Impulse had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 8, 1996 and the latest on August 1, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Isuzu Impulse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Isuzu Impulse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Isuzu Impulse years have the most complaints?
1991 (25), 1990 (5), 1985 (3). See every Isuzu Impulse year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Isuzu Impulse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data