Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Impulse peaked in 1996, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Isuzu Impulse
Hatchback, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Nov 12, 1996 to Sep 23, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year15,300 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Close to the median 1985 hatchback
Severity index33.3Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1985 Isuzu Impulse name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1985 Isuzu Impulse
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85V-109 | Sep 19, 1985 | 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… | Brakes | 5,300 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Isuzu Impulse
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 23, 2003Failure Aug 17, 200398,000 milesCulpeper, VAFuses and circuit breakers, Fuel system, Delivery
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
NHTSA complaint 10039413 - Filed Sep 4, 1997Failure Sep 3, 1997ST. Clairsville, OHPark/neutral start interlock switchCrash1 injured
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
NHTSA complaint 815998 - Filed Nov 12, 1996Failure Nov 10, 1995Hartford, CTService brakes, Antilock
POOR ABS PERFORMANCE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint 804844
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IB13-R-001G May 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 also be used for rad… - WB13-X-001B Aug 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in Parts… - WB13-X-001A Aug 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in Parts…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.