2002 Isuzu Axiom reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 193
- on record
- Top problem area
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- 21 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,657
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Isuzu median
+13
median 180 across 12 Isuzu records
Vs 2000-2004
-60
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
16%
Power Train: 30 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Isuzu Axiom
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 21
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 20
- SUSPENSION 13
- POWER TRAIN 10
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR 7
1 recall on record for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
- NHTSA 10V436000 · 2010 · SUSPENSION:REAR EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME,
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Isuzu Axiom units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Isuzu Axiom reliable?
NHTSA has 193 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is structure:frame and members (21 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Isuzu Axiom units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Isuzu Axiom?
Owners most often report problems with: structure:frame and members (21), power train:automatic transmission (20), suspension (13), power train (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Isuzu Axiom?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.