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1987 Isuzu I-Mark S Hatchback

The 1987 Isuzu I-Mark S Hatchback is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,528 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.

It makes 70 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 87 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).

The I-Mark measures 157.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,015 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,528 ($21,537 *)
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
City28 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined31 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13"
Wheels Rear13"
Dimensions & Weight
Length157 in
Width63 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase94.4 in
Curb Weight2,015 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Shoulder Room Rear52 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Isuzu I MARK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 28, 1988 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE MAY PROVIDE INADEQUATE AIR FLOW UNDER LOW ENGINE LOAD CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW WATER/OIL MIXTURE TO BUILD UPIN THE HOSE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE AIR INLET DUCT. AFTER THE ENGINE ISSTOPPED, THIS WATER/OIL MIXTURE CAN, UNDER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, FREEZE ANDCOMPLETELY BLOCK THE OIL SEPARATOR AIR DUCT HOSE. THIS BLOCKAGE WILL RESULT ININCREASED PRESSURE WITHIN THE CRANKCASE. THIS CAN CAUSE OIL LEAKS. IF ASUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF OIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: THE PCV VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW VALVE.

NHTSA campaign 88V042000

Mar 28, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE GAS TANK WITH NEW CORROSION RESISTANT TANK.

NHTSA campaign 88V041000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Isuzu I MARK

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Isuzu I MARK. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 7, 1999 · Electrical System
“THIS IS THE SECOND ECU TO GO BAD. CAUSES ENGINE TO REV, DIE, SPUTTER,ETC. MAKES DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS WHEN HAPPENS!”
Dec 26, 1995 · Seat Belts
“ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR FAILED TO LATCH. THE OWNER HAS WRITTEN A LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN ALSO SPOKE TO DEALER NOTHING HAPPENED. TT”

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 1987 ISUZU I MARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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