1997 Isuzu Oasis Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Isuzu Oasis, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
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Suspension: upper arm
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Isuzu Oasis have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 111,196 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving engine quits, even if at high rate of speed, loss of steering as well. Dash lights remain lit and all other power stays on, including radio or interior lights, headlights, etc. Problem i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2006 · Electrical system
“All electrical components failed will driving due to a defect described in the ignition switch recall 02v120000, but this make/ model/year, and VIN number was included in the recall.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2004 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Isuzu Oasis model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Oasis model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Isuzu Oasis | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Isuzu Oasis | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 Isuzu Oasis | 4 | 10 |
| 1999 Isuzu Oasis | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1997 Isuzu Oasis
How do I know if my 1997 Isuzu Oasis has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Isuzu Oasis; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V069000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
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- Vehicross69 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.