1998 Isuzu Oasis
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 Isuzu Oasis. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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
10 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
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* 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 repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Electrical system
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 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 that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The failure and current mileages were approximately 220,000.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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…
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 losing power. the mechanic stated the ignition assembly switch assembly needed to be replaced. the contact did not replace the ignition switch assembly. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the failure. the failure mileage 189,000. updated 12/01/11 *bf the consumer stated it did not mater if the vehicle was at idle or if he were driving, it would stall at any time. The ignition switch assembly lost power due to worn out contacts because of high electric current. Updated 03/12/12
- Electrical system · Electrical system › 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…
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 contact noticed nhtsa campaign number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) which was only related to honda vehicles. The contact stated the vehicle in question was designed by the manufacturer in the recall and experienced the same consequence that was in the recall. the failure mileage was 218,510. updated 07/26/11 *bf
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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…
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 in bedford, ohio, they would not repair the switch under this recall. therefore I had to get it repaired at the local service station costing me $334.16. I am filing a complaint again isuzu and would like to be reimbursed as this should have been covered under this recall. thank you, margie mazur *tr
- Electrical system
I have noticed that my car was suddenly shutting down without any problems before, everything went blank, this started to happen more and more often until the car could not start. I have tracked it to the ignition switch where I had to sometimes hold it halfway in starting position in order to…
I have noticed that my car was suddenly shutting down without any problems before, everything went blank, this started to happen more and more often until the car could not start. I have tracked it to the ignition switch where I had to sometimes hold it halfway in starting position in order to start the car otherwise it would not start (it would crank but would not start) I have checked for recalls on nhtsa.gov website and in fact in found that there were recalls for ignition switch, I called honda dealer first and they denied any responsibility for this car and stated to call isuzu motors because it was sold through them. I call isuzu motors and was told that in fact this ignition switch was replaced at the end of 2002. I spoke with the rep about this issue claiming that obviously the problem still exists, they have declined to replace it and stated I would have to pay for this if I want to have it done. I am asking and demanding that isuzu replaces this bad ignition switch at their expense. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
1. Automatic transmission started to slip and had extremely delayed response when starting decelerating and then immediately accelerating leaving me in a path of oncoming traffic due to delayed response. 2. ultimately automatic transmissions has failed and I had to get it repaired for a cost of…
1. Automatic transmission started to slip and had extremely delayed response when starting decelerating and then immediately accelerating leaving me in a path of oncoming traffic due to delayed response. 2. ultimately automatic transmissions has failed and I had to get it repaired for a cost of around $2000.00, from my research I have concluded that there has been extreme amount of failed transmissions in isuzu oasis 1998, which IS a re badge of honda odyssey 1998 (exactly the same car) 3. transmission has been rebuilt. *Tr
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Car stalling while key IS in ignition. current recall 02v120000 on ignition switch. Consumer contacted manufacturer who stted that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. consumer concerned because very unsafe for vehicle to stall while driving on roadways.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed. yh
- Child seat
Description of car seat protection (pp26-34 owners manual)and procedures does not fit actual configuration of seats and safety belts in the vehicle. only center lap belt will securely hold a child seat in place. infant in a rear facing seat IS exposed to moveable armrests on center backrest.…
Description of car seat protection (pp26-34 owners manual)and procedures does not fit actual configuration of seats and safety belts in the vehicle. only center lap belt will securely hold a child seat in place. infant in a rear facing seat IS exposed to moveable armrests on center backrest. dealer in tucson az was unable to fasten seats. isuzu owner relations 1-800-255-6727 says that they do not test carseats in the oasis. this IS responsibility of manufacturer: honda. please call me about details as I want to transport grandchildren, soon. *ak
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.
- 10217004The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.
- 10217001The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.
- 606029Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit.
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