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1999 Isuzu OasisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Isuzu Oasis, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-026 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 4%Owner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage59kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 17, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Isuzu Oasis has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1999 Isuzu Oasis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

4%repaired · 2022 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 20V-026 · Jan 17, 2020 · 1,439,841 vehicles · 63,210 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 02V-120 · May 16, 2002 · 1,000,000 vehicles

Risk. WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Oasis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Oasis median. How we score

'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Oasis owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10243373 · Sep 24, 2008 · 93,500 miles
TL*THE 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…
Complaint 10206561 · Oct 22, 2007 · 25,000 miles
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL (02V-120) NOTICE ON IGNITION SWITCH AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEM ON TIME. *YH
Complaint 567968 · Oct 23, 2002

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