Most common 1999 Isuzu Oasis problems
Share of the 3 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 →
1999 Isuzu Oasis recalls (2)
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…
What 1999 Isuzu Oasis owners say
Electrical system
Tl contact owns a 1999 Isuzu Oasis. The contact stated that he was able to remove the key from the ignition, even if the gear shift indicator was not in park. As a result, the his vehicle crashed into another vehicle while parked. The contact stated that the failure had not occurred until the recall repair for the electrical system: ignition: switch (NHTSA campaign id number 02V120000) was performed. The mechanic stated that the ignition lock failed. As of October 22, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 88,000.
When driving the 1999 Isuzu Oasis, the vehicle just goes dead without warning. The first time this happened I took the vehicle into a shop who cleaned the throttle body and said the stall May be related to the idle air control. The problem of the vehicle going dead without warning has occurred 10 times in 4 weeks at various speeds between 25 and 55 MPH and in heavy traffic.
1999 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 1999 Isuzu Oasis a good car?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Oasis rates average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Oasis at the same age. It is one of the best Oasis years by this measure. 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 1999 Isuzu Oasis?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition › switch.
How many recalls does the 1999 Isuzu Oasis have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 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 1999 Isuzu Oasis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 94,000 miles; 50% 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.