2002 Isuzu Axiom Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2002 Isuzu Axiom, and owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Suspension: rear
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,…
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…
-
Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
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…
-
Structure
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…
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…
-
Air bags: frontal
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.
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…
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,681 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2002 Isuzu Axiom. The contact stated that severe corrosion was discovered above the rear tires while the vehicle was raised on a lift. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Suspension
“Tl* 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 war”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2019 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom (Axiom 2WD, Axiom 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 18–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Isuzu Axiom model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Axiom model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Isuzu Axiom | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Isuzu Axiom | 4 | 124 |
| 2003 Isuzu Axiom | 3 | 16 |
| 2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2002 Isuzu Axiom
How do I know if my 2002 Isuzu Axiom has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2002 Isuzu Axiom; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V213000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
- Rodeo2,477 complaints
- Trooper576 complaints
- Ascender205 complaints
- Amigo185 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.