CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Isuzu Axiom has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
2003 Isuzu Axiom recalls
Most common 2003 Isuzu Axiom problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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. FRACTURED MAXILLA .WHY DID AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY? *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,716.
THE FUEL PUMP STOP WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE SENSOR
I HAVE A 2003 ISUZU AXIOM 4X4 AND IN MARCH, 2014 I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AND AS A RESULT I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I HAVE LESS THEN 98,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
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. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FUEL TANK EXHIBITED A LEAK AND CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000. *TR
2003 Isuzu Axiom questions
Does the 2003 Isuzu Axiom have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Isuzu Axiom: Suspension:Rear; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Isuzu Axiom?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Isuzu Axiom has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.