MYRModel Year Report

2002 Isuzu Axiom

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2002 Isuzu Axiom
RENDERED 2026-10-31T21:39:17.291Z

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
123
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 123 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 123 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 123 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004

2002: 123 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20011
2002123
200316
200417

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

29% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

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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, 2018-07-24

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, 2018-04-16

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, 2012-03-26

Structure

26% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Axiom. While driving 30 MPH, the rear lower axle bracket detached from the frame. The contact stated that the vehicle was wobbling and the service engine and axle warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-24

Service brakes

26% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

17% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

FIRE

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2003-04-11Structure03V113000 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…

    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…

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    2005-11-25Fuel system, gasoline05V466000 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…

    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…

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    2010-12-10Suspension10V436000 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…

    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…

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    2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure
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    Date not on fileAir bags02V213000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Isuzu Axiom — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V213000 · Air bags
  • Recall 03V113000 · Structure
  • Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V436000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Isuzu Axiom have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.