1998 Isuzu Oasis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Oasis years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Isuzu Oasis. That is the most of any Oasis model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 189,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 60% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Isuzu Oasis recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Suspension:front:control arm:upper arm
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. After diagnosis, they advised him…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 isuzu oasis. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact has to shut the vehicle off and shift it into neutral gear in order to restart it. The contact stated the failure occurred several times. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The…
1998 isuzu oasis: car stalled, would not restart, repaired at local service station for ignition switch, this switch is a recall campaign #02v120000 on 5-16-2002 (isuzu did not notify me of this recall). The local repair station is who informed me of the recall. When i called a local isuzu dealer…
Other Isuzu Oasis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Oasis | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 10 | 4 |
| 1997 Oasis | 9 | 2 |
| 1996 Oasis | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Isuzu Oasis?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Isuzu Oasis?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.