1991 Isuzu Stylus Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Isuzu Stylus (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1991 Isuzu Stylus. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (6) and engine cooling (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 33%
- Engine cooling4 19%
- Air bags1 4.8%
- Engine1 4.8%
- Other or unknown1 4.8%
- Seat belts1 4.8%
- Steering1 4.8%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “1991 Isuzu Stylus ECM failure; for no apparent reason and without any warning, the car fails to start. Has left wife stranded in dangerous situations. Since this problem has been known about for years, to the point of mandating changes in manufacturing techniques, I would like either GM or Isuzu to mail me the replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10093784, filed 2004-10Vehicle speed control: “My regular mechanic indicated that the problem was electrical. So I took the car to a dealership. They indicated that they couldn't find a problem, but on the way home it stalled again. When I slow down or come to a stop the car will shake and idle high and then stall. If I press the gas and keep the car reved up it will eventually return to regular idle, but sometimes still stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #724732, filed 2000-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Isuzu Stylus. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylus · sedan | not rated | 3 / – | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Isuzu Stylus version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylus FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Stylus FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Stylus FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 92V091000Jul 6, 1992Air bagsCovers: Isuzu Stylus 1990–1992, Impulse 1990–1992
The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
Recall details for the 1991 Isuzu Stylus → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10237146May 8, 2023Other or unknown. 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…
- 10218932Aug 30, 2022Equipment. 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…
- 10218927Aug 2, 2022Equipment. 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…
Other model years of the Isuzu Stylus
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Isuzu Stylus have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1991 Isuzu Stylus as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Isuzu Stylus is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 6.
Has the 1991 Isuzu Stylus been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Isuzu Stylus get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Isuzu Stylus (Stylus, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Isuzu Stylus reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.