2004 Isuzu Axiom Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Isuzu Axiom, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Isuzu Axiom
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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…
Remedy: 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…
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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…
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Isuzu Axiom have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,260 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, destro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2016 · Engine
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Isuzu Axiom (Axiom 2WD, Axiom 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 20–22 |
| 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 |
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| 2001 Isuzu Axiom | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Isuzu Axiom | 4 | 124 |
| 2003 Isuzu Axiom | 3 | 16 |
| 2004 Isuzu Axiom | 2 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2004 Isuzu Axiom
How do I know if my 2004 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 05V466000).
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.