2002 Isuzu Axiom: check engine light

7 of the 124 complaints about the 2002 Isuzu Axiom describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 85,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2004
3
2003
2
2002
7

What owners say

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 isuzu axiom. While acceletating from a stop and driving up a small incline, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and check transmission warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had difficulty shifting from first and second gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired as the contact wanted a second opinion. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

I have a 2002 isuzu axiom with 84,000 miles. The transmission is slipping. Apparently this is a defect that many, many owners are experiencing or have experienced. This defect needs to be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer not to mention other issues with the power windows, check engine lights, starter failing to start right away

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 48,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 isuzu axiom. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds or when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the rpms increased while the contact applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the spark plugs and cylinders. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 3/22/11 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle would lurch forward or backward several feet, until the RPM's decreased as the brake was applied. Also, the check engine light illuminated, due to a problem with the spark plugs. Updated 04/27/11

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MO · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph in normal conditions, the check engine lamp illuminated. Seconds later, the contact smelled smoke and felt extreme heat coming from under the dashboard. The contact immediately pulled to the side of the road and evacuated all passengers. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames within 20 seconds and burned to the ground. The police and fire departments immediately responded to extinguish the fire and afterward provided written reports. The fire chief's written report gave a mechanical engine failure as a possible cause of the fire. No prior problems with the vehicle were reported. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 05v466000, concerning the fuel pump. The recall information states that gasoline contaminated with silicone affected the fuel pump with tiny pin holes and could result in a fire. The contact is located one mile from one of the selected states mentioned and had purchased gas in one of the states. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it a total loss. The manufacturer was alerted of the incident.

Filed Nov 10, 2005 · Engine · 552,319 miles · NY

Every since I bought the SUV it has been losing oil constantly there is no leaks and the dealer wants me to do numerous test that I have to pay for but this still not be able to tell me the problem. It also like others slips when raining outside and even worse when its snowing. Another reoccurrence is its accelerates to much when I press the gas it turned the corner and it accelerated nearly causing the vehicle to flip over. Now my check engine came on and a foul odor came out of no where im going to take it to the dealer tomorrow.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · TX

Check engine light comes on and then the truck goes into power down mode. We had it towed and they found nothing because the computer did not set a code. It happened again and again and again. When you let the truck cool down the light goes off. They never find anything.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Fuel system, Suspension · DC

When the vehicle was started, the gas gauge would go pass empty and caused the engine light to appear, when going over bumps the vehicle would swing out (almost lost control), when the speed goes up to 60 MPH the front end vibrates, and when a right turn was made, a cracking noise was heard. The dealer could not duplicate. *mr scc