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Isuzu Axiom years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 158 complaints about the Isuzu Axiom since 2001, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2002 model year has 124 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and body problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2002
Owner complaints
158
Recalls
6
Worst year
2002
Model years
2001-2004

Isuzu Axiom years to avoid

More than twice the Axiom's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Isuzu Axiom years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Isuzu Axiom complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2001200220032004

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Isuzu Axiom problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    41
  • Body
    34
  • Brakes
    32
  • Engine
    26
  • Suspension
    23
  • Fuel system
    16
  • Electrical
    9
  • Tires
    8
  • Airbags
    8
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Steering
    4
  • Driver assistance
    4

Most reported problems on the Isuzu Axiom

Transmission failure 14Slipping 10

Isuzu Axiom problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20047517Engine60,00022
20036516Transmission106,00033
20025124Transmission84,000413Avoid
2001951Airbags00

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Isuzu Axiom

What years of the Isuzu Axiom should you avoid?

2002. It has more than twice the Isuzu Axiom's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 124, mostly about transmission and body.

What is the best year for a used Isuzu Axiom?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Isuzu Axiom?

Transmission, with 41 complaints across all years, followed by body (34) and brakes (32).

How many recalls does the Isuzu Axiom have?

6 recalls between 2001 and 2004. The 2002 model year has the most, with 4.

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