Isuzu Oasis Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Isuzu Oasis (1997–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Oasis model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10 | 170,000 | 4 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 9 | 111,196 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system10 53%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 16%
- Other or unknown2 11%
- Air bags2 11%
- Suspension1 5.3%
- Engine cooling1 5.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “I have noticed that my car was suddenly shutting down without any problems before, everything went blank, this started to happen more and more often until the car could not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243183, filed 2008-09, 151,000 miles1997: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10176981, filed 2006-12, 125,392 milesOther Isuzu models
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573 complaintsIsuzu Ascender
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179 complaintsIsuzu Axiom
157 complaintsIsuzu Hombre
122 complaintsIsuzu Rodeo Sport
106 complaintsIsuzu Vehicross
68 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology