2002 Isuzu Axiom

○ Not enough data
2002 Isuzu Axiom
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:55.714Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Isuzu Axiom Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004
2002: 123 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
20011
2002123
200316
200417

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 21 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

MY 2002 ISUZU AXIOM TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WITHIN A WEEK I WAS AT A STOP SIGN I WENT TO TAKE OFF AND MY CAR WOULDN'T DRIVE IT WENT IN REVERSE BUT NOT FORWARD IF I HIT 'WINTER MODE' IT WILL BYPASS FIRST GEAR AND DRIVE IN SECOND AND THIRD BUT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180724

MY 2002 ISUZU AXIOM HAS 47,000 GENTLE MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. WITHIN A WEEK OF THAT STARTING IT COMPLETELY STOPPED SHIFTING OUT OF 1ST GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180416

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120326

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030411 — structure

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

Remedy: 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 WH

Campaign 03V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051125 — fuel system, gasoline

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 AFFE

Remedy: 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 WI

Campaign 05V466000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101210 — suspension

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 AR

Remedy: 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 WHI

Campaign 10V436000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180523 — DP (closed 20200305)

Fuel Tank Retention Failure

R Date not on file — air bags

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002.

Campaign 02V213000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Isuzu Axiom — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V213000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V113000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V466000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V436000 (suspension) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Isuzu Axiom reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Axiom?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Axiom have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.