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1996-1999 · 4 model years

Isuzu Oasis Problems by year

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the Isuzu Oasis across 4 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10), while 1996 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the airbags.

Most complaints for its age199810 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
25
Recalls
4
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Oasis complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19993210Electrical systemC
199810400Electrical systemD
19979210Electrical systemC
19963000AirbagsA

Most common Oasis problems

Isuzu Oasis recalls 4

Latest Oasis complaints

1998 Isuzu OasisAirbags

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11364682
1996 Isuzu OasisElectrical system

Engine turned off while driving with ignition switch in the run position. After stopping, I had to reinsert the key several times to get it to stay in the run position. It would start easily then stop with switch still on. Mechanic was able to reproduce the problem and replaced ignition switch, no further problems. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10576978
1998 Isuzu OasisElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. After diagnosis, they advised him that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure and current mileages were approximately 220,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10483693
1998 Isuzu OasisElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. After the diagnostic test was performed, the mechanic stated the ignition switch was defective due to the ignition switch losing power. The mechanic stated the ignition assembly switch assembly needed to be replaced. The contact did not replace the ignition switch assembly. The contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the...

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failure. The failure mileage 189,000. Updated 12/01/11 *bf the consumer stated it did not mater if the vehicle was at idle or if he were driving, it would stall at any time. The ignition switch assembly lost power due to worn out contacts because of high electric current. Updated 03/12/12

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10435489
1998 Isuzu OasisElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact has to shut the vehicle off and shift it into neutral gear in order to restart it. The contact stated the failure occurred several times. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The contact noticed nhtsa campaign number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) which was only related to honda vehicles. The contact stated the vehicle in question was designed by the manufacturer in the recall and experienced the same consequence that was in the recall. The failure mileage was 218,510. Updated 07/26/11 *bf

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10409199
1998 Isuzu OasisElectrical system

1998 Isuzu oasis: car stalled, would not restart, repaired at local service station for ignition switch, this switch is a recall campaign #02v120000 on 5-16-2002 (isuzu did not notify me of this recall). The local repair station is who informed me of the recall. When I called a local isuzu dealer in bedford, ohio, they would not repair the switch under this recall. Therefore I had to get it repaired at the local service station costing me $334.16. I am filing a complaint again isuzu and would like to be reimbursed as this should have been covered under this recall. Thank you, margie mazur *tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10245841

Questions about the Isuzu Oasis

Which Isuzu Oasis years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (10), 1997 (9), 1996 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Isuzu Oasis years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Oasis years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Isuzu Oasis problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (15), airbags (4), transmission & drivetrain (4) most often.

How many recalls does the Isuzu Oasis have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Isuzu Oasis model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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