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#BS-1991-ISUIMP-1C40

1991 Isuzu Impulse

Based on reports from 28 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
28
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 28 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignition:moduleHIGH

8 owners reported electrical system:ignition:module issues.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:module (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition:module8 (29%)
Speed Control4 (14%)
Other4 (14%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline4 (14%)
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control2 (7%)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch1 (4%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights1 (4%)

1991 Isuzu Impulse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Isuzu Impulse, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Isuzu Impulse. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

92V091000Jul 1992

AIR BAGS

THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Isuzu Impulse is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is fuel system.

1991 Isuzu Impulse vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

28

Class avg

37

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1991.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Isuzu Impulse Model Years

199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983
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1991 Isuzu Impulse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Isuzu Impulse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Isuzu Impulse is related to the electrical system:ignition:module, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Isuzu Impulse reliable?
The 1991 Isuzu Impulse has 28 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Isuzu Impulse problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Isuzu Impulse have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Isuzu Impulse has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Isuzu Impulse problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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