Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | −50% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 1998 | 10 | −14% | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 1997 | 9 | 2.0× | 2 | Electrical | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Oasis year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Isuzu Oasis problems
Latest Isuzu Oasis recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began June 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Isuzu Oasis should you avoid?
None of the Isuzu Oasis years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Isuzu Oasis?
1999 has the fewest complaints compared with other Oasis years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Isuzu Oasis problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (13), transmission & drivetrain (3) and air bags (2). Electrical complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Isuzu Oasis had?
4 recalls across 1997–1999. The model year with the most is 1998. See all Isuzu Oasis recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.