1996 Isuzu Oasis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Oasis years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Isuzu Oasis. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Oasis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 116,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Isuzu Oasis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 123,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Isuzu Oasis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Isuzu Oasis.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine turned off while driving with ignition switch in the run position. After stopping, i had to reinsert the key several times to get it to stay in the run position. It would start easily then stop with switch still on. Mechanic was able to reproduce the problem and replaced ignition switch, no…
Problems i have had with my 1996 isuzu oasis (same as honda odyssey). 1. The car stalls while driving. This problem has started at 120,000 miles. My father-in-law had honda odyssey 1999 and at 120,000 miles experienced the same problem. My wife and i are afraid to drive the van as it may stall at…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 isuzu oasis van. The air bag light is not illuminated. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved if the airbag does not deploy. The current and failure mileage were 112,000.
Other Isuzu Oasis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Oasis | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 Oasis | 10 | 4 |
| 1997 Oasis | 9 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Isuzu Oasis?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Isuzu Oasis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Isuzu Oasis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Oasis model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.