2003 Isuzu Axiom
Only 16 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 123 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 16 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Axiom. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, smoke emitted from the vents as flames erupted near the fuel tank. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-18
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Air bags
2 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving in a large parking lot, hit a large cement pole doing 20 miles per hour.air bags did not deploy. Had not put my seat belt on yet & hit & shattered the windshield knocking out all of my front upper teeth.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-19
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Axiom. While driving less than 20 MPH, the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. The front end of her vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-21
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic03V390000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and displays." The brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the…
Remedy: The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.
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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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2013-12-13Suspension13V547000 Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and 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…
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2018-05-23Defect petitionClosed 2020-03-05 Fuel Tank Retention Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Isuzu Axiom — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V390000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V466000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 13V547000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Isuzu Axiom?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Isuzu Axiom have?
- 3 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.