2003 Isuzu Axiom problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3) · Power Train (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2013-10-31 · campaign 13V547000 · 8,816 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 wil
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 for information tracking purposes and future contact refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 equivalent of similar products (when available) from loctite a
Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor 2007-07-01 · 0709002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake rotors. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-19 · Air Bags · 180,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2017-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 130,716 mi“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 ca…”
2017-09-30 · Unknown Or Other“the fuel pump stop working and the check engine light i also had to replace the throttle sensor…”
2014-08-14 · Power Train“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…”
2013-03-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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…”
2012-06-27 · Power Train · 61,838 mi“transmission bad at 61k. spent $3,800 on rebuilt transmission as metal particles were clogging the transmission filter. mechanic noted that tranmission pump was bad and causing metal to break off and clog the filter. *tr…”
2012-05-14 · Structure:body · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 isuzu axiom. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when the dealer advised that under rust was found on the rear passenger side of the vehicle, as well as the frame bracket. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure and the current mi…”
2012-05-14 · Structure:frame And Members · 140,000 mi“i brought my car to two different mechanics in my area and both told me the frame has severe corrosion and is might be unsafe to drive on. they showed me multiple holes in the frame on the back passenger corner of the vehicle. it looks so bad that i could just break the frame with a hammer. the vehicle passed inspection, but they told me i should t…”
2011-08-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 51,200 mi“2003 isuzu axiom 3.5l 6cyl engine. intake manifold burns gaskets and leaks oil in the engine . isuzu claims it may be the engine block but has no recalls for this problem. i had the gaskets replaced 4 times before i realized it was a more serious problem this problem causes severe smell of burning oil and causes vehicle to lose power. engine light…”
2010-03-11 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 103,000 mi“spent 2800 for new transmission. transmission replaced 2x on 2003 isuzu axiom. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.