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1985 Isuzu Impulse

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 23 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 23 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V109000

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 OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Air 1 Power Train 1 Electrical System 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Isuzu Impulse?

EPA figures for the 1985 Isuzu Impulse reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Isuzu Impulse?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Isuzu Impulse. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Isuzu Impulse?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Isuzu Impulse, most often about: Service Brakes, Air, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.