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Isuzu Axiom recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints for the Isuzu Axiom, covering model years 2001 to 2004. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (124), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 158 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2001–2004)
  • most complaints: 2002 (124 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (41 complaints)
  • latest recall 13V547000 (reported Oct 31, 2013)
  • 18 complaints reporting a crash (11.4%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 9 complaints reporting an injury (5.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu Axiom complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 124 of 158, or 78.5%. Next come 2004 (17) and 2003 (16). The fewest are for 2001, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Axiom owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2001–2004Column chart of 158 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2002 with 124. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2001: 1 complaint120012002: 124 complaints12420022003: 16 complaints1620032004: 17 complaints172004
Isuzu Axiom complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Axiom complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200110000
200212413150
2003163140
2004172000
All model years15818290

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu Axiom components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 41 complaints (25.9% of all 158), followed by Structure (34) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27).

Components named most often in Isuzu Axiom complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Isuzu Axiom complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train4125.9%
Structure3421.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2717.1%
Suspension2314.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling2012.7%
Electrical System95.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline95.7%
Air Bags85.1%
Tires85.1%
Equipment74.4%
Engine63.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System53.2%
Vehicle Speed Control53.2%
Steering42.5%
Seat Belts31.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu Axiom recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Axiom, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2004. The 2002 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Isuzu Axiom recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 4 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 13V547000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2003–2004

    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 registered in, 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, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.

    Consequence:
    The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 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 event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 10V436000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2002

    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.

    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 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 that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility, or Honda dealer (as applicable), dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued. The safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Honda owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V466000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2002–2004

    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.

    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 different material. The recall began on November 25, 2005. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V390000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp

    Model year 2003

    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 event of decreased brake fluid volume.

    Remedy:
    The diodes have been replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 03V113000

    Reported

    Structure

    Model year 2002

    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.

    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 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).

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 02V213000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2002

    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 1-800-643-4070.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu Axiom questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Axiom have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Axiom, covering model years 2001 to 2004. The most recent, 13V547000, was reported on October 31, 2013 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2002 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Isuzu Axiom model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 124 of the 158 complaints in NHTSA’s file (78.5%). The next are 2004 (17) and 2003 (16). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu Axiom complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 41 complaints, or 25.9% of all 158. Structure (34) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu Axiom?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu Axiom complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 158 complaints, 18 report a crash, 2 a fire, 9 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.