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.
The worst 1997 Isuzu Oasis problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical4
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical4
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall number 99V069000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Recall number 99V069001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Isuzu Oasis 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The...
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to...
- Information regarding the availability of the child seat tether anchor kit
- 1997 oasis (VO) clear guard protective film removal
What 1997 Isuzu Oasis owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Engine cuts off suddenly while car is in motion. Mr
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
While driving air bag light stays on. Dealer notified.
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.
Front suspension is rough riding. Vehicle makes a knocking noise. Consumer will give more details.
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.
The wood material on the dash cover faded.
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Questions about the 1997 Isuzu Oasis
Is the 1997 Isuzu Oasis reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1997 Isuzu Oasis, close to a typical Oasis model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Isuzu Oasis?
Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Isuzu Oasis have?
2 recalls, covering suspension.
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