1996 Isuzu Oasis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 2, 2014 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Isuzu Oasis
Isuzu Oasis photographed in Clinton, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

Compare with another car

Most common 1996 Isuzu Oasis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~116,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~123,500 mi
Power Train1 · ~120,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%116,000——
Electrical System267%123,500——
Power Train133%120,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812014: 120141

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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…

Electrical System · received Apr 2, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10576978

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…

Electrical System · received Jul 17, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10234727

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.

Air Bags · received Apr 19, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10188358

Other Isuzu Oasis years

1997 Oasis →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1999 Oasis32
1998 Oasis104
1997 Oasis92
199630

See all Isuzu Oasis problems by year, every Isuzu model, or the VIN decoder.

Similar Isuzu models

Embed this 1996 Isuzu Oasis badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

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.