1997 Isuzu Oasis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Isuzu Oasis. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
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 and remedy
Risk
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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 IS increasing in frequency. *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine cuts off suddenly while car IS in motion. mr
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer states that after making an appointment to have vehicle serviced for recall. Upon arrival, consumerwas informed parts were not available. Since then, consumer has received numerous excuses as to why the recall couldn't be performed.*ts *jb
- Air bags
While driving air bag light stays on. Dealer notified.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Intermitent failure - increased in frequency. 03/31/2002 experienced failure while on expressway bridge traveling at high-rate of speed. Accessory power on, dash lights&engine off. hard to restart. Loss of steering assist. Family badly shaken. No fatalities. Submitted report to informal www.visualimpressions.ca/switch too. *Ak
- Suspension › Front
Front suspension IS rough riding. Vehicle makes a knocking noise. consumer will give more details. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
While the vehicle was in park, with the ignition running, it slipped back into reverse. Vehicle went down a hill and ended up in a field. Very little amount of damage was done. *ak
- Unknown or other
The wood material on the dash cover faded.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
- 523881997 oasis (vo) clear guard protective film removal.
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