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1989 Isuzu I-Mark XS Hatchback

The 1989 Isuzu I-Mark XS Hatchback is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,343 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$10,343 ($27,109 *)
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

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Isuzu I MARK.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Isuzu I MARK

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Isuzu I MARK. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System4
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 21, 2002 · Electrical System
“THE ECU HAS CAUSED ERRATIC ENGINE BEHAVIOUR AND COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE LEAVING US STRANDED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. MECHANICS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN…”
Mar 5, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
“ERRATIC IDLE, IDLE REVVING AND DROPPING, IDLE DIPPING OFTEN WITH ENGINE DYING, IDLE HANGING HIGH ABOVE 2,000 RPM, AND ENGINE DYING OR STALLING FOR NO REASON WITH NO TROUBLE CODES”
Mar 5, 2001 · Electrical System
“THE COMPUTER IN THIS CAR CAUSES FOR AN EXTREMELY ERRATIC IDLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST TURNED ON, THE IDLE SPEED IS NORMAL AND STEADY FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS, AND THEN ALL BETS ARE OFF. SOMETIMES…”
Feb 26, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“ECU HAS FAILED, CAUSING ERRACTIC IDLE/ VEHICLES STALLING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
Apr 9, 2000 · Unknown Or Other
“THE FIRST ECU FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER WARRANTY AND CAUSED THE CAR TO BARELY RUN. IT WAS REPLACED BY JOHN KRAFT CHEVROLET (THEY NO LONGER SELL ISUZU'S). DURING THE PAST 3 YRS/30000 MI I HAVE EXPERIENCED…”

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 1989 ISUZU I MARK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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