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Isuzu Oasis recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints for the Isuzu Oasis, covering model years 1996 to 1999. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 25 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1996–1999)
  • most complaints: 1998 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (15 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V026000 (reported Jan 17, 2020)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu Oasis complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 25, or 40.0%. Next come 1997 (9) and 1996 (3). The fewest are for 1999, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Oasis owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1996–1999Column chart of 25 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 1998 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1996: 3 complaints319961997: 9 complaints919971998: 10 complaints1019981999: 3 complaints31999
Isuzu Oasis complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Oasis complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199630000
199791000
1998100000
199931000
All model years252000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu Oasis components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (60.0% of all 25), followed by Air Bags (4) and Power Train (4).

Components named most often in Isuzu Oasis complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in Isuzu Oasis complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1560.0%
Air Bags416.0%
Power Train416.0%
Child Seat14.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling14.0%
Suspension14.0%
Unknown or Other14.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu Oasis recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Oasis, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 1999. The 1998 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Isuzu Oasis recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 2 campaigns1998: 4 campaigns1999: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V026000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 1998–1999

    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 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
    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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V120000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model years 1998–1999

    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.

    Consequence:
    Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 99V069001

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm

    Model years 1997–1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 99V069000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

    Model years 1997–1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu Oasis questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Oasis have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Oasis, covering model years 1996 to 1999. The most recent, 20V026000, was reported on January 17, 2020 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 1998 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Isuzu Oasis model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 10 of the 25 complaints in NHTSA’s file (40.0%). The next are 1997 (9) and 1996 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu Oasis complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 60.0% of all 25. Air Bags (4) and Power Train (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu Oasis?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu Oasis complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 25 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.