1990 Isuzu Impulse Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1990 Isuzu Impulse has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Impulse?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Isuzu Impulse recalls

Air Bags

Recall 92V091Jul 6, 199225,059 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Isuzu Impulse problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2003-08-01, Vehicle Speed Control
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
2002-04-15, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
1999-07-07, Vehicle Speed Control
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.
1996-07-30, Seat Belts
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.*AK
1996-06-01, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. *SD

1990 Isuzu Impulse questions

Does the 1990 Isuzu Impulse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Isuzu Impulse: Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Isuzu Impulse?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Isuzu Impulse has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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