2004 Isuzu Axiom problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (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 (15)
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-10-01 · TSB-11-03-S001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu: due to a late change to ecu calibration, a special policy adjustment has been issued for my 2004 rodeo and axiom regarding the evaporative emission system readiness. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-01-20 · Engine · 86,000 mi“while driving on a city street, vehicle completely lost power and came to a complete stop blocking traffic. shop ultimately diagnosed the problem as the bolt holding the crankshaft sheared off, destroying an engine head in the process. this shop specializes in working with japanese engines and said "there are reports of this happening all over the …”
2015-06-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 94,248 mi“i own 2004 isuzu axiom 3.5l with 94,000 plus miles. on 6/01/15 i was driving my vehicle and i noticed that the car seemed like it had to heavy. the vehicle starts and runs but very low power. there is a 'reduced power" warning on the dashboard . i checked it over and noticed that the gasoline tank is wet with fuel coming out from the top of tank …”
2015-04-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 106,000 mi“car was diagnosed code p0602 ecm programming error. vehicle died in hwy in minutes, all lights suddenly came "on" check engine, transmission, reduced power and car is dead. thanks god no cars around me on busy hwy. paid $$$$ for towing. *tr…”
2015-01-22 · Service Brakes · 78,000 mi · 💥 crash“the car was being pulled into the garage and the brake had been applied. the engine accelerated uncontrollably and the car sped up hitting the main support for the house and damaging the vehicle. *tr…”
2013-12-03 · Power Train · 97,300 mi“pcm or powertrain control module error. obd2 code p0602. as a result was shut off vehicle's all power, all dash light icons were on suddenly. first abs and then air bag, brake, battery, check engine etc. vehicle was died in seconds right in the middle of busy highway i-80!! it was horrible. no problem was occurred before. isuzu company has to be r…”
2011-02-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling“about 1 1/2 yrs ago the check engine came on in my 04 axiom. i took to the shop and they said it was misfiring. i had the spark plugs replaced, and the problem was not fixed. we then replaced 2 of the coils, then the spark plugs again, with no luck. i have experienced loss of power when pulling out from a stop sign, resulting in several close call…”
2010-10-05 · Structure:frame And Members“why were the last two years of production(2003-2004) of these vehicles not recalled to be treated to slow rusting components in the undercarriage/frame on all isuzu rodeos, honda passports and isuzu axioms. although a limited production, the final two years are still going to fail from salt/chemical contamination. i recently purchased a 2004. it w…”
2010-06-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 60,000 mi“i have a 2004 axiom purchased from hancock isuzu in columbia sc and app. 1 year ago my vehicle started hesitating when trying to accelerate. when i go to pull off the tachometer jumps to 3 or 4 rpms but the vehicle is not going anywhere. finally,it will get gas and suddenly take off. it feels that the gas is not getting to the engine or either th…”
2010-06-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 65,000 mi“at 66000 miles on my 2004 isuzu axiom, i started hearing a noise that i had previously heard a couple of times before in the past 4 years. i took my car to a mechanic and he said there wasn't a drop of oil in the car. i was still 1500 miles away from an oil change. this is not the first time this has happened. i have taken my car in a couple o…”
2010-04-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the engine makes "clacking" type sound when started and continues for about 3-4 minutes. once the engine is warm the clacking stops. i've complained twice about this noise to dealer and was told engine is normal for this model. oil is normal. it's made this sound since we drove it off the lot new. everyone except for dealer thinks this is not norma…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.