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Isuzu OasisModel year report

1997 Isuzu Oasis Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
111,196miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 111,196 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 97,000 and 125,392 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 111,196 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1997199820002002420042006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Oasis · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1997 Isuzu Oasis version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Oasis FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182420$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Isuzu Oasis

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199810170,0004—21—Not enough data
19979111,1962—20—Not enough data

All Isuzu Oasis model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Isuzu Oasis have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Isuzu Oasis is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 1997 Isuzu Oasis been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Isuzu Oasis get?

The EPA rates the 1997 Isuzu Oasis (Oasis, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Isuzu Oasis reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 111,196 miles and the middle half falls between 97,000 and 125,392 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.