The Isuzu I-Mark is a compact car built from 1981 to 1989. Most were assembled in Japan — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the I-Mark is
The Isuzu I-Mark is a compact car that Isuzu built from 1981 to 1989 — 9 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Isuzu range: IMPULSE.
Where the I-Mark is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 10 I-Marks on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JAB | 1987-1989 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Isuzu VIN decide which of these lines your I-Mark belongs to. What every character in a I-Mark VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Isuzu I-Mark adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Isuzu I-Mark tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment I-Mark owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Isuzu I-Mark have? Power & range
The Isuzu I-Mark is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.5L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Isuzu I-Mark, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.5L · 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The I-Mark by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Isuzu I-Mark. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | I-Mark | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 8 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 15 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Isuzu I-Mark?
The I-Mark is a compact car, built from 1981 to 1989. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Isuzu I-Mark made?
Across 10 cars in our records the split is: Japan (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Isuzu I-Mark warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the I-Mark reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific I-Mark?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Isuzu
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu NPR | 1987–2024 | 36 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Isuzu Trooper | 1984–2002 | 35 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 1989–2004 | 34 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Isuzu Amigo | 1989–1999 | 18 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Isuzu VehiCross | 1999–2002 | 3 | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 1981–1992 | 8 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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