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1997 Isuzu Oasis

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 26, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 10, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis, most frequently naming the electrical, airbags and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical450.0%
  • Airbags112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%
  • Transmission112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V069001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

May 10, 1999
104 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov
99V069000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

May 10, 1999
124,875 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 9
Electrical
Filed Dec 26, 2006

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUITS, EVEN IF AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, LOSS OF STEERING AS WELL. DASH LIGHTS REMAIN LIT AND ALL OTHER POWER STAYS ON, INCLUDING RADIO OR INTERIOR LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, ETC. PROBLEM IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10176981
Incident
Dec 21, 2006
Mileage
125,392 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 2, 2004

ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED WILL DRIVING DUE TO A DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 02V120000, BUT THIS MAKE/ MODEL/YEAR, AND VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK

NHTSA ID
10084028
Incident
Jul 1, 2004
Mileage
97,000 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 21, 2002

ENGINE CUTS OFF SUDDENLY WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. MR

NHTSA ID
568370
Electrical
Filed Oct 21, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR RECALL. UPON ARRIVAL, CONSUMERWAS INFORMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SINCE THEN, CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE RECALL COULDN'T BE PERFORMED.*TS *JB

NHTSA ID
8021237
Incident
Aug 15, 2002
Airbags
Filed Aug 16, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID
8016501
Incident
Jul 26, 2002
Electrical
Filed Apr 1, 2002

INTERMITENT FAILURE - INCREASED IN FREQUENCY. 03/31/2002 EXPERIENCED FAILURE WHILE ON EXPRESSWAY BRIDGE TRAVELING AT HIGH-RATE OF SPEED. ACCESSORY POWER ON, DASH LIGHTS&ENGINE OFF. HARD TO RESTART. LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST. FAMILY BADLY SHAKEN. NO FATALITIES. SUBMITTED REPORT TO INFORMAL WWW.VISUALIMPRESSIONS.CA/SWITCH TOO. *AK

NHTSA ID
760055
Incident
Jan 4, 2002
Suspension
Filed Apr 13, 2000

FRONT SUSPENSION IS ROUGH RIDING. VEHICLE MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE. CONSUMER WILL GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
860310
Incident
Feb 9, 1999
Transmission
Filed Apr 20, 1998
Crash reported

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, WITH THE IGNITION RUNNING, IT SLIPPED BACK INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE WENT DOWN A HILL AND ENDED UP IN A FIELD. VERY LITTLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE WAS DONE. *AK

NHTSA ID
822579
Incident
Apr 13, 1998

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IB13-R-001G

This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.

WB13-X-001B

EQUIPMENT

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form

WB13-X-001A

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.

SB9914S007

SEATS

INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT. *TT

SB9711L001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

1997 OASIS (VO) CLEAR GUARD PROTECTIVE FILM REMOVAL. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Isuzu Oasis by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1999320—
1998104042.1
1997Viewing920—
1996300—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.