1. 8,000 miles to current brakes intermittently fail when traveling at 30+ MPH. When the brakes are depressed the vehicle lunges forward. 2. Passenger side seat belt intermittently only allows retraction regardless of the brakes are depressed or not. 3. 46,539 miles fuel gauge shows 1/2 tank onboard computer shows low fuel and fuel light illuminates. Dealer replaced fuel pump assembly. Problem corrected. 4. 57321 miles intermittent sluggish acceleration (intermittent since 20,000 miles) combined with intermittent incorrect timing shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer reluctantly replaced piston seal cover under drive train warranty. 2nd opinion private mechanic verified the leaking seal. Problem has worsened remains unresolved as of 10/2/04. Friend purchased same make and model within 2 weeks of my purchase both from robbins isuzu, humble texas and has had the exact same problems only her braking problem resulted in an accident. Isuzu dealership refuses to acknowledge any problems.
2002 Isuzu Axiom brakes complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 28 of 28, newest first, as owners wrote them.
While applying the brakes vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them. Three months later, the problem recurred, and the mechanic replaced the brake pads and the rotors again. However, the problem reappeared.
While driving to work I noticed that my gas needle was low which I deemed funny because I had just fulled the SUV the morning before, I then when to the station to get gas just to check and I only got $6.00 dollars in the tank and also the computer said that I was 56 miles from empty. The front end shakes at highway speeds, the air conditioner stopped working, sparks come from it when you turn it on, the blower fan just stopped working, the brakes make a loud sound upon being applied, the outside temperture indicator does not work anymore.
I am driving this car for the last two years now - but unfortunately I still do not have any confidence driving this car in a rainy weather. I already had three accidents in a rainy weather and the speeds while driving were as low as 5 MPH.*ak I think there is weight issue at the back end of the car. Driving in a rainy weather is like a nightmare. I checked with other three axiom owners and all of them had the same issue/concern. All teh other features are just perfect for me. When talked with the dealer they just could not believe it. For proving it to them I had to be a good vediographer and should be able to record the pattern in a parking lot or something. I need help on this and would strongly suggest to the other people to log-in a skidding complaint if they really face it as I want it to be a recall issue if al of them are facing it. Before I bought this car I already had 4 yrs of SUV driving experience.
I was involved in a collision, where the gas pedal was stuck and the brakes did not function properly. There were not any road conditions that should have prevented this vehicle from standing still. I was at a stop sign and the vehicle took off hitting a another vehicle in the side body. I have called the dealer and isuzu and no one seems to be concerned about a brand new car crashing, malfunctioning injuring me and my grand daughter. The only response I got for isuzu, was inquiring about me purchasing a new car, when the salesman found out that I had gaap insurance and they would be paid off for the other car. No only am I furious about the isuzu customer service I still have one of these awful cars, the day after I purchased my isuzu axiom, my wife bought a brand new one too. I hope she lives to trade this vehicle in for something reliable.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. When the brakes were applied, all four wheels locked up.
Brake pedal vibrated when depressed while going down an incline. When this occurred vehicle lurched forward. This resulted in loss of control of vehicle, almost causing an accident. Dealership ran a diagnostic test but no failure code was found.
When driving at highway speeds and if the brakes are applied there is heavy vibration. Dealer has been contacted.
When we bought the vehicle (same day) we noticed a vibration. A few days after the purchase, the dealer balanced the tires, and on the way home we noticed that the problem was not fixed. (09/04/02). We were not able to get back to the dealer immediately, but they were informed. On 9-19-02 it was brought back in and they replaced the right rear axle and axle bearing and replaced a tire and it was not fixed again. On 9-20-02, they replaced the driveshaft, and the problem was still there. The problem worsened, and was now involving the brakes. It was brought in on 10-11-02 and they found rear brake pads heavily glazed, drums warped and they claimed we may have drove w/the emergency brake on (its an automatic, and we did not). Not long after that, the problem was back. We informed the same dealership and the isuzu rep told us that as for as he was concerned the vehicle was fixed and he will no longer try to fix this problem. This was ted russell isuzu dealership in knoxville, tn. A couple months later we moved to alpharetta, ga and the problem got extremely worse (brakes). We brought it to carl black isuzu. They were very friendly and concerned about the problem. Again they found the rear axles were out of round, brakes out of round, and turned both rotors. This was found on feb. 27 2003 and was changed on march 18, 2003. The mileage on the vehicle at this time was around 12,000. My vehicle now has 18,000 miles and of course the problem has been back for a while, but this time the ABS light is now on. We are going to see what happens now. My wife drives this vehicle along w/our 2 children. Something needs to be done about this vehicle...... *ph **consumer requests callback from odi investigator**
When driven at highway speeds, the steering vibrated. The driveshaft was replaced, and the problem still recurred. *ak when the vehicle was backed up, a thump was felt on every revolution on the drivers side. The axles were replaced, but the problem remained the same. The consumer felt a loss of control with the vehicle on turns, and a squeaking sound had come from the tires due to pitted rotors. *scc
2002 isuzu axiom purchased april 2002....after a few months, vehicle taken back many times for vibrations while driving and three times to date for leaking grease from right front wheel. Sept 2002. Rack & pinion was found defective and was replaced. Wheels were balanced many times by dealer and also aligned. Rear rotors were resurfaced in dec 2002 and front rotors were replaced in march 2003. Front tires are worn unevenly, dealer cannot explain why. These are new tires that dealer put on vehicle in oct 2002 to eliminate vibrations. Wheels were balanced and alignment done again last week to try to resolve problems.(I paid for this service) dealer cannot identify what is causing problems and at this time they refuse to do anything under the warranty to rectify problems of vibrations. I need help please. I feel very unsafe driving this vehicle especially more now since front tires are worn unevenly. Dealer tried on many attempts to resolve problems and still cannot fix the problems.
When the vehicle was stopped at several stop lights and in a parking lot with the brakes applied, the vehicle lunged forward and would not stop until I turned off the ignition switch. It almost caused 3 collisions. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (courtesy isuzu) where we bought it. You can call me at 813‑843‑8238 (cell) or 813‑654‑7134 (home) or call frank broznik - service mgr. At courtesey isuzu 9204 adamo dr tampa fl. 33619. (813)626-4200. Frank thinks water has gotten into the anti-lock brake electrical board and caused this problem. This car has never been subjected to flood or other extreme exposure to water. If there is water in this circuit, the circuit was not protected adequately. The anti-lock brake warning light never showed a problem and according to frank, the computer diagnostics showed no defect codes. Frank experienced the same problem when he test drove this vehicle. Isuzu is trying to blame glazing of the brake pads and / or discs. Frank agrees with me that the problem is a severe safety issue.
When the consumer tried to apply the anti lock brakes they locked up and caused extended stopping distance.
Was traveling 5mph & had applied the brakes, in the rain, which failed. Vehicle ran into back of school bus. Had severe front end damage. Took to dealer for repairs. Dealer refuse to repair because of accident. Had insurance adjustor come in and took vehicle for test drive. Declared nothing was wrong with brakes to cause accident. Ts
Consumer applied brakes but they didn't hold. This almost resulted in an accident. Please provide more details. Ts....
Consumer stated that while driving ABS light was illuminating on/off intermittenly. Consumer applied brakes and vehicle would not stop at all. Checked by dealer who advised that the brake hydraulic system had failed. Ts
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle step on the brake pad there was no brakes manage to stop and the when trying to start vehicle again the ABS system lock. Dealer was not notified. Nlm
Eventually had to have driveshaft replaced at 12361 miles and had both front and rear drums and shoes replaced as well as rotors cleaned and resurfaced at 8355 miles.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2002 Isuzu Axiom?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history