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1986 Isuzu I-Mark Hatchback

The 1986 Isuzu I-Mark Hatchback is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,308 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.

It makes 70 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 87 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).

The I-Mark measures 172.0 inches long on a 96.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,727 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,308 ($24,636 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5-liter SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower70 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque87 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City29 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined32 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13"
Wheels Rear13"
Dimensions & Weight
Length172 in
Width65 in
Height50 in
Wheelbase96 in
Curb Weight2,727 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front36 in
Headroom Rear35 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear28 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Isuzu I MARK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 27, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORATION OF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN THE FUEL PROMOTES DEGRADATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM COATING RESULTING IN RADIAL CRACKING OF THE DIAPHRAGM.

Consequence: A PERFORATED DIAPHRAGM CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THEFUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: A FUEL VENTALATION HOSE KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUEL FROM ESCAPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM LEAKS AND THEREBY REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

NHTSA campaign 87V071000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1986 Isuzu I MARK

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Isuzu I MARK. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 28, 1995 · Seat Belts
“REAR LEFT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT LAP BELT FAILURE, CANNOT PULL LAP BELT OUT OF ITS HOUSING. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 ISUZU I MARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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