Most common 1998 Isuzu Oasis problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu Oasis complaints by model year
Best Oasis years: 1999. Compare all years →
1998 Isuzu Oasis recalls (4)
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.
What 1998 Isuzu Oasis owners say
Electrical system
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. I have tracked it to the ignition switch where I had to sometimes hold it halfway in starting position in order to start the car otherwise it would not start (it would crank but would not start) I have checked for recalls on NHTSA.gov website and in fact in found that there were recalls for ignition switch, I called Honda dealer first and they denied any responsibility for this car and stated to call Isuzu motors because it was sold through them. I call Isuzu motors and was told that in fact this ignition switch was replaced at the end of 2002. …
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 failure. The failure mileage 189,000. Updated 12/01/11 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
1998 Isuzu Oasis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Isuzu Oasis a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Oasis rates average: 14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Oasis at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Isuzu Oasis?
The electrical system — 6 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition › switch. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and air bags (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Isuzu Oasis have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1998 Isuzu Oasis, the most recent from January 17, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Isuzu Oasis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1999. See the full Isuzu Oasis years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Isuzu Oasis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 189,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.