KnownCarProblems2002 Isuzu Axiom Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Isuzu Axiom, most often about the transmission (28% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Axiom model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2002 Isuzu Axiom problems
Transmission
35 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly, manual transmission.
Car has 89,000 miles on it and had to get transmission rebuilt. Obviously a common complaint among owners. $2500 later and it still doesn't drive right.
2002 Isuzu Axiom transmission failure. When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear transmission gets stuck and cannot go faster than 20 MPH. Axiom transmission are near impossible to find and when one is located it costs 3,000 to have installed.
Body and structure
31 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
I have a 2002 Isuzu Axiom mileage 101,000.. While driving I hit a pot hole - the family heard a weird sound. We pulled over and noticed the passenger rear control arm had broken away from the frame. I took the vehicle to a welding shop to have it repaired. The welding shop called me after putting the vehicle in the…
2002 Isuzu Axiom. Driver's side "traction bar" (connects to rear axle) completely rusted off of the frame. Upon further examination, the entire frame is severely rusted. The rest of the vehicle is in very good/good condition. Luckily, the break happened while backing out of my driveway, so no one was hurt. If it…
Brakes
28 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, pedals and linkages.
Vibration and slow lose of breaking power. My Axiom has been in the dealer 3 times this year ti fix a bad vibration while breaking. Twice they claim they cannot replicate the problem but once they admitted the rotors are warped. The vehicle continues to have the same problem even after the dealer "fixed" it. With the…
When the vehicle was stopped at several stop lights and in a parking lot with the brakes applied, the vehicle lunged forward and would not stop until I turned off the ignition switch. It almost caused 3 collisions. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (courtesy Isuzu) where we bought it. You can call me at [phone]…
Suspension
22 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 100,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I have a 2002 Isuzu Axiom mileage 101,000.. While driving I hit a pot hole - the family heard a weird sound. We pulled over and noticed the passenger rear control arm had broken away from the frame. I took the vehicle to a welding shop to have it repaired. The welding shop called me after putting the vehicle in the…
The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Axiom. The contact stated that severe corrosion was discovered above the rear tires while the vehicle was raised on a lift. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10v436000 (suspension). The contact expressed concern that the extreme corrosion might cause the lower…
Engine
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
: the contact stated while driving 55mph in normal conditions, the check engine lamp illuminated. Seconds later, the contact smelled smoke and felt extreme heat coming from under the dashboard. The contact immediately pulled to the side of the road and evacuated all passengers. The vehicle was completely engulfed in…
I have a 2002 Isuzu Axiom with 84,000 miles. The transmission is slipping. Apparently this is a defect that many, many owners are experiencing or have experienced. This defect needs to be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer not to mention other issues with the power windows, check engine lights, starter failing to…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Axiom xs. The contact noticed corrosion on the pan that holds the gasoline underneath the fuel tank on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic in july 2009 due to corrosion, where they replaced the support arm; however, the corrosion recurred. The dealer inspected the…
3 months ago my fuel sender went bad on my 2002 Isuzu Axiom. It can not tell the correct fuel level. I went to alldata website to review if there were any recalls for this and there was one for fuel pumps (sb05-02-s002). The bulletin described how silicon-contaminated fuel in texas and Isuzu was suppose to replace all…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, temporary/emergency spare tire.
While driving at 25 MPH left front tire blew out, driver lost control and hit a guard rail. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. Goodyear, size p235/65r17, dot# unknown. Consumer stated there was not an issue with the tire, but his son ran over something and blew the tire.
Dt: the consumer's vehicle had a flat tire and called road side assistance for Isuzu, they came and changed the tire but the spare tire was defective. The tire went flat once again. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership where it was purchased and the service manager said that there was nothing he could do.…
Equipment
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: appliance, recreational vehicle/trailer.
Car purchased 11/2002. 6 months later transmission went out, replaced. Since replacement only getting 13-15 miles to the gallon. Took car in 3 times and could not find a problem. About a month later car starting rattling, the drive train was replaced. The gear by the seat states in drive but the dash states d3 or…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Isuzu Axiom recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the rare event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be appropriate, a repurchase offer will be extended to the vehicle's owner. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles th
Full defect summary
Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, missouri, and kentucky. Vehicles that have experienced sustained exposure to highly corrosive materials used in some jurisdictions for road deicing purposes may experience excessive corrosion in the vicinity of the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link prior to the time that such corrosion would normally be expected.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: For vehicles registered in the states identified above, dealers will provide a new cover over the existing feed port on the fuel pump or, if the existing feed port has already been damaged, dealers will install a new fuel pump that is equipped with the new cover. The new cover will be made of a different material. The recall began on november 25, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be launched for vehicles registered in texas and the four surrounding states: oklahoma, arkansas, new mexico and louisiana.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Fix: Isuzu will offer owners of the vehicles a free modification of the roof area of the vehicle in which energy absorbing components will be installed. Owner notification began march 11, 2003. 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 isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Full defect summary
As a result of information obtained from a head impact test conducted by the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to evaluate compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact," isuzu has designed a modification for certain 2002 model year isuzu axiom vehicles. The purpose of this modification is to enhance head impact crash protection for front seat occupants.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: In the event of a crash, the air bag will not inflate properly or sufficiently resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification is expected to begin during august or september 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 isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel tank retention failure
Summary
On april 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from mr. Kevin byrne (the petitioner) requesting that the agency ?undertake a defects investigation? Of ?rust-related detachment of isuzu rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA id 11091788). The petitioner experienced a partial fuel tank detachment in his model year (my) 2004 isuzu rodeo in july 2017. On may 23, 2018, odi opened dp18-001 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for a defect investigation. Odi sent information request letters to isuzu and honda requesting production, design history and field data related to fuel tank retention failures in my 2001-2004 isuzu rodeo, my 2002-2004 isuzu axiom and my 2001-2002 honda passport vehicles equipped with the sa
Questions about the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Axiom?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (35 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); body and structure (31 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles); brakes (28 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Axiom have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Isuzu Axiom?
- It is the most complained-about Axiom model year since 2000, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Isuzu Axiom years
- 2002