1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,824 miles

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problem #6

Sep 222019

Axiom

  • 165,941 miles
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 manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 165,941.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #5

May 192015

Axiom 4WD 6-cyl

  • 114,000 miles
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 fractured in the rear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 4/5/2017

- Kanosha, WI, USA

problem #4

Jan 042014

Axiom 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
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 previously performed on the vehicle however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 2/11/14

- New Philadelphia, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 312011

Axiom

  • 100,000 miles
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 operate. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.

- Rochester , NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 102011

Axiom

  • 120,000 miles
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. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #1

Jun 212009

Axiom

  • 85,000 miles
2002 Isuzu Axiom. 85K miles. Same frame as Isuzu rodeo/Honda passport driving down the highway the road car started to grind. Upon pulling over I discovered that the drivers-side rear traction bar had completely rusted off the frame. The frame was so rusted that I don't know if there will be anyway to repair the car into functional operation.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA