2002 ISUZU AXIOM
4 recalls — 193 complaints — 32 TSBs
10V436000 Sep 22, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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.
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 WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE V... Read more
05V466000 Oct 7, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 LAUN... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
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 WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DIF... Read more
03V113000 Mar 24, 2003
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
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 WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE ... Read more
02V213000 Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 1-8... Read more
Complaint Statistics
193 total complaints
16 crashes 2 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 |
| SUSPENSION | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| TIRES | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Sep 22, 2019
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 24, 2019
Incident date: Sep 22, 2019
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 24, 2018
Incident date: Apr 25, 2018
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 NOT IN FIRST.... ONCE I COME TO A STOP IT COMES OUT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
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. THIS IS A COMMONLY REPORTED ISSUE AND FROM WHAT MY MECHANIC HAS SAID 'IT'S JUST A POOR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. '
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 14, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, SENSOR, AND... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 14, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, SENSOR, AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 22, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE ACCELETATING FROM A STOP AND DRIVING UP A SMALL INCLINE, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. THE VEHIC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
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, ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
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, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
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, ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 25, 2016
Incident date: May 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND F... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 15, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
2002 ISUZU AXIOM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CONNECTION TO THE REAR DRIVE RUSTED OFF AND CONSUMER STATES UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WITH NEGOTIATING VEHICLE FAIR MARKET VALUE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FIXED. *JB
POWER TRAIN
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 24, 2014
Incident date: Nov 24, 2014
THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH...THE SWITCH IS BROKEN IT HAVE FORE PLAY BACK N FORTH...WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN RUNNING YOU CAN FOREPLAY WITH THE KEY BACK N FORTH...WHICH CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT....THE KEY CAN BE TURN TO POSITION 3 THE RADIO AND WINDOWS AND DON'T COMES ON....BUT TURN THE KEY BAC... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 28, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
PRIOR DAY BEFORE THE BRAKE, I HAD NOTICED A SWAYING/SWINGING IN REAR END OF MY CAR WHILE OUT RUNNING ERRANDS. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD ROAD OR I HAD CHANGED LANES NOT WELL. DIDN'T DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY. SATURDAY MORNING I WAS ENROUTE TO PICKUP THE GRANDKIDS TO ATTEND A FREE KIDS HOME DEPOT WORKSHOP... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE REAR SUB FRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 29, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE REAR SUB FRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 6, 2014
Incident date: Feb 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SUSPENSION BEGAN JERKING VIOLENTLY AND EXHIBITED A LOUD NOISE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 6, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) WAS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 6, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V436000 (SUSPENSION) WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 19, 2013
Incident date: Jan 21, 2010
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT.TRANSMISSION HAS AGAIN FAILED AT 187000 MILES. IT WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE.TRANSMISSION WAS DILIGENTLY MAINTAINED WITH FILTER AND FLUID CHANGES. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GIVEN ME ALOT OF PROBLEMS JUST LIKE OTHERS IVE SPOKEN WITH, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE EXPECTING 2 PUT SOME MONEY IN IT BUT NOT COUNTINUSLY FOR THE SAME MINOR PROBLEMS THE SUV ALSO GOES DEAD AT RED LIGHTS & STOP SIGNS WHY THEY CANT QUIET TELL & IT USES BRAKES LIKES CRAZY SO I WA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 7, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GIVEN ME ALOT OF PROBLEMS JUST LIKE OTHERS IVE SPOKEN WITH, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE EXPECTING 2 PUT SOME MONEY IN IT BUT NOT COUNTINUSLY FOR THE SAME MINOR PROBLEMS THE SUV ALSO GOES DEAD AT RED LIGHTS & STOP SIGNS WHY THEY CANT QUIET TELL & IT USES BRAKES LIKES CRAZY SO I WA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 7, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GIVEN ME ALOT OF PROBLEMS JUST LIKE OTHERS IVE SPOKEN WITH, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE EXPECTING 2 PUT SOME MONEY IN IT BUT NOT COUNTINUSLY FOR THE SAME MINOR PROBLEMS THE SUV ALSO GOES DEAD AT RED LIGHTS & STOP SIGNS WHY THEY CANT QUIET TELL & IT USES BRAKES LIKES CRAZY SO I WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 26, 2012
Incident date: May 10, 2011
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT HOWEVER, THE F... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 9, 2011
Incident date: Oct 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SO SEVERELY CORRODED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO OPERA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, TO HAVE TAIL PIPE REPLACED WHEN THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE BOTTOM CHASSIS WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Oct 3, 2011
Incident date: Sep 19, 2011
BACKED UP INTO A POLE AT DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS- AT LESS THAN 5MPH , UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE COMPLETE BUMPER ASSEMBLY WAS ROTTED , THERE WAS NO BUMPER REBAR OR VERY LITTLE OF IT LEFT, THIS A SAFETY HAZARD, IT SHOULD ALSO BE EXPANDED AS PART OF THE SUSPENSION RECALL ON THIS VEHICLES SHOULD ALSO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2011
Incident date: Jul 27, 2011
TRANSMISSION FAILURE SLIPS IN AND OUT OF OVER DRIVE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 13, 2011
Incident date: Aug 12, 2011
I HAVE A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. MY TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE SERVO COVER HAS CAME OFF AND ALL THE FLUID IS LEAKING OUT. THERE ARE SEVERAL CASES OF PEOPLE REPORTING TRANSMISSIONS PROBLEMS AND FAILURES IN THIS VEHICLE. IT SEEMS THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE RECALLED. THES... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 6, 2011
THE FRAME OF THE CAR HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST CORROSION. HOLES ARE DEVELOPING IN THE MAIN FRAME DIRECTLY UNDER SUSPENSION AND BODY MOUNTINGS. FRAME REPAIR IS LIKELY MORE THAN MARKET VALUE OF CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2011
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
I OWN A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM AS OF APRIL 2009 AND I AM HAVING ALL TYPE OF PROBLEMS SUCH AS:MY GAS METER IS NOT WORKING TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE FIXED THE GAS TANK AND IN ABOUT ONE MONTH IT STOP WORKING AGAIN, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON,THE IGNITION KEEP OVER TURNING AS YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE,THE TRUCK LEAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 1, 2011
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
I OWN A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM AS OF APRIL 2009 AND I AM HAVING ALL TYPE OF PROBLEMS SUCH AS:MY GAS METER IS NOT WORKING TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE FIXED THE GAS TANK AND IN ABOUT ONE MONTH IT STOP WORKING AGAIN, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON,THE IGNITION KEEP OVER TURNING AS YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE,THE TRUCK LEAK... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 28, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2011
I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE [XXX], WHICH IS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ISUZU IN MY AREA TO HAVE PICTURES TAKEN, AS A RESULT OF MY FRAME BEING ROTTEN AND FALLING UNDER THE RECALL. ON FEBRUARY 10TH THE FIRST PICTURES WERE TAKEN, WE WERE ASKED TO BRING IT BACK TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES BECAUSE ISUZU SAID THE PICTUR... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 27, 2011
Incident date: Feb 7, 2011
I PURCHASED A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM IN APRIL 2010, HAD IT CHECKED BY MY PERSONAL MECHANIC ON FEBRUARY 7TH TO BE TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT. WE BROUGHT MY CAR TO CAPITAL LINCOLN MERCURY WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TO BE TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. THEN WE BROUGHT IT TO HAVE PICTURES TAKEN A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED WHILE THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 2, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
ON JULY 22, 2010, I PURCHASED A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM FOR MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER, FROM ALAM, THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A CARS 4-U, LOCATED ON 3503 HILLCROFT STREET SUITE B, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057. UPON THE PURCHASE, ALAM, THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A CARS 4-U URGED ME TO PURCHASE A PENN WARRANTY, BUT I COULD ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Feb 2, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
ON JULY 22, 2010, I PURCHASED A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM FOR MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER, FROM ALAM, THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A CARS 4-U, LOCATED ON 3503 HILLCROFT STREET SUITE B, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057. UPON THE PURCHASE, ALAM, THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A CARS 4-U URGED ME TO PURCHASE A PENN WARRANTY, BUT I COULD ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 27, 2011
Incident date: Jan 20, 2011
ISUZU AXIOM 2002 2WD WITH 141000 MILES. WITH 115000 MILES IN 2007 ALL OF THE SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILED AND LEFT ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TORRENTIAL RAIN WITH MY WIFE AND INFANT. WE COULDN'T NAVIGATE CAR TO THE SAFETY AND WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE LANE WHEN THAT HAPPENED. IT WAS A VERY SCARY MOMENT. I HA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Oct 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V113000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE DEFECTIVE FRAME WHICH WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE VIN WAS UN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
TL*THE 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 DE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 16, 2010
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I WAS ABLE TO WIGGLE IT LOOSE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS ... BUT IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE ... THUS I NOW HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. TALKED TO ISUZU DEALER AND THEY SAID TO FIX IT IF IT WAS ONLY THE SHIFTER THAT BECAME MISALIGNED WOULD COST $100 OR WORSE CASE IT ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 16, 2010
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I WAS ABLE TO WIGGLE IT LOOSE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS ... BUT IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE ... THUS I NOW HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. TALKED TO ISUZU DEALER AND THEY SAID TO FIX IT IF IT WAS ONLY THE SHIFTER THAT BECAME MISALIGNED WOULD COST $100 OR WORSE CASE IT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 9, 2010
Incident date: Oct 4, 2010
DRIVING MY 2002 ISUZU AXIOM NORMALLY TO WORK. I PARKED IN A DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO PARK ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MY CAR HAD GREAT DIFFICULTY CLIMBING THE RAMPS AND FINALLY STOPPED CLIMBING AT THE 3RD FLOOR. I LEFT MY CAR ALL DAY AND DROVE HOME AFTER WORK, TAKING ALL SURFACE STREETS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 22, 2010
DURING A NON RELATED SERVICE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP POINTED OUT THAT THE FRAME OF MY 2002 ISUZU AXIOM WAS CORRODED SEVERELY ENOUGH THAT HE BELIEVED IT TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. (AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT RECOMMEND PERFORMING THE ORIGINALLY REQUEST... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
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. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 27, 2010
TOTALLY RUSTED FRAME AND SUSPENSIONS, FAILED STATE OF MAINE INSPECTION 7/27/10 , NOT DRIVABLE/ COMPONENTS FALLING OFF. 2002 AXIOM ISUZU. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2002 ISUZU AXIOM WITH ONLY 76,000 MILES. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE BRACKET DETACHED FROM THE FRAME CAUSING US TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE THEY PRODUCED AN ESTIMATE OF 76... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 ISUZU AXIOM
32 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoi
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB
0505004
May 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC
0311S004
Aug 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION. *TT
0314S003
Jun 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONVENIENCE STARTING FEATURE. *TT
0301S002
May 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
0311S001
Apr 1, 2003
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
AXIOM HEADLINER CAMPAIGN. *TT
0309S002
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2WD FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2003 RODEO AND RODEO SPORT. *SCC
0203S001
May 1, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CALIBRATION UPDATES. *TT
0204S003
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING. *JG
0202S001
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION OR P0442 EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK DETECTED IS SET. *JG
0213S002
Feb 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
RADIO EXCHANGE. *TT
0204S001
Jan 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MID UNIT DISPLAY REPLACEMENT. *TT
0213S003
Jan 1, 2002
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FOG LIGHT INSTALLATION UPDATE. *TT
IB0111S005
Aug 1, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON SCRATCHED DRIVERS OUTSIDE SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR UPON DELIVERY. *SLC
SB0111S005
Jun 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR POOR WEATHERSTRIP FIT. *TT
IB0104S005
Jun 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE MID UNIT - SETTING ERROR IN RESET MODE. *TT
IB0105S003
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND REPAIR OF THE TORQUE-ON-DEMAND (TOD) SYSTEM. *TT
0114S004
May 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INFORMATION ON THE CONVENIENCE STARTING FEATURE. *TT
IB0111S003
May 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT FASTENER WELD NUT REPAIR. *TT
IB0111S002
May 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SERVICE INFORMATION ON THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF SEAT ASSEMBLIES. *TT
IB0105S002
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE INFORMATION ON 4L FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION. *TT
IB0104S003
Mar 1, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING LOW FUEL INDICATORS. *TT
IB0113S001
Mar 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING AXIOM MID UNIT DISPLAY SCREEN. *TT
IB0108S001
Feb 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CORRECTIONS FOR VARIOUS 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2002 MODEL YEAR AXIOM. *TT
No comms 2024-03
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2024 for Isuzu Motors Limited.
ISUZU AXIOM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU AXIOM across all model years (2002–2004).
9
Total Recalls
238
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
22
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths