Isuzu Axiom slipping problems

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · FL

My 2002 isuzu axiom transmission started slipping within a week I was at a stop sign I went to take off and my car wouldn't drive it went in reverse but not forward if I hit 'winter mode' it will bypass first gear and drive in second and third but not in first.... Once I come to a stop it comes out of winter mode and then I have to shut the car off and restart it and put it in winter mode all over again..... This transmission needs to be recalled and fixed free of charge...... This is a common issue with this transmission.. It's not fair to customers who have this SUV and these common issues happen and where now responsible for fixing it... Not fair my SUV is now just sitting in my driveway they don't make these transmissions or parts for them I've gone to advanced I've looked online it will cost thousands of dollars for a new transmission plus labor or the simple fix is a solenoid but guess what you cant find the part.... We should not be held responsible please help us fix our SUV I love my SUV and miss driving it help us!!!!!! I need my car to work and I've been out of work bc I have no vehicle please help... Sincerely, a single mom.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · FL

My 2002 isuzu axiom has 47,000 gentle miles on it and the transmission began to slip. Within a week of that starting it completely stopped shifting out of 1st gear. This is a commonly reported issue and from what my mechanic has said 'it's just a poor piece of equipment. '

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 Aug 21, 2011 · Transmission · 158,000 miles · ME

Transmission failure slips in and out of over drive.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Transmission, Visibility · MD

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. The second issue is the buttons on the radio/heating and cooling unit falls out. This too needs to be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Transmission · 40,100 miles · TX

2002 isuzu axiom began having transmission leaking and slipping problems at 4, 0000 miles. Contacted dealer as to history of these types of complaints, and they stated that they could not provide this information. Also contacted isuzu, and they would not either, stating that I would have to contact the federal safety agency as this was considered internal information not to be released to the public. However, when doing a search on the internet I found numerous complaints of the same problem. In addition, have taken vehicle in for a brake job on two different occasions as I keep getting a shuddering feeling as if I am having brake failure. Upon the independent mechanic reviewing the brakes wear, was advised twice that they do not need replacing as to the wear conditions. Also have found repeated complaints on the internet over this same problem, however, once again dealer is not willing to admit problem or correct as to warranty!

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

I bought my isuzu axiom in nov 2002. It has had several hazardous defects. 1) in may 2005, at 60,000 miles the transmission suddenly failed while driving, causing the vehicle to slow to 20-30 MPH, no longer accelerating. It was brought to the dealership. The transmission fluid burnt up. After two transmission flushes the transmission still needed to be replaced. Only after getting isuzu involved, did the dealership honor the warranty and replaced the transmission. Three weeks later I received the vehicle back. The same day it suddenly slowed again, not accelerating past 20 MPH and it slipped/spun accelerating from stop lights. It was immediately brought back to the dealership, the main oil seal was replaced. After that it worked with intermittent periods of slipping/spinning when accelerating. It progressively became slower to accelerate when passing, changing lanes. In sept. 05 the transmission went bad again, my vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating while going up a hill, causing a near accident with vehicles behind me. It was towed to the dealership, the transmission needed replaced again, for the third time! What good is isuzu axiom's 10 year/120,000 mile warranty if the transmission keeps going out suddenly as I drive it? The warranty won't prevent me from being in an accident the next time this happens. In addition it has experienced the following defects. 2) sept. 04 the timing belt cracked at 44,000 miles, needing replaced. Per the schedule maintenance it should not need replaced until 100,000 miles. 3)june 04, the low fuel light came on and the gas meter dipped to empty after just filling up. The fuel pump needed replaced. 4)june 04, the check transmission light came on, it could not be duplicated at the dealer. 5)march 04 and october 04 the front wheel bearings needed repacked and now need fully replaced due to barely passing sept 05 state inspection. 6)the vehicle intermittently skids to stop when brakes are applied in the rain.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 49,000 miles · FL

This vehicle "looks" great. However, the tires are like ice skates on the slightest of wet roads. The car jumps to the side over any bump with sport ride engaged, and the whole car "bobbles?" with it off. The transmission did the slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear like others have said, resulting in having no vehicle for nearly a month while waiting for a transmission from france. "isuzu" has no loaner car policy, so pay for a broken car, and have a nice walk. We purchased the car from courtesy isuzu in brandon florida. The people there were nice. We later moved to st petersburg, where we have had nothing but grief at bert smith isuzu on us19. They were so lacking in care and concern over my wife daughter and I vehicle-less for a month, that when we finally got the car back, we refused to even bring the car there for our "free" oil changes. I'd rather pay $20 somewhere else than to deal with this dealership. Now the last straw... The other day the engine starts making a loud tapping noise as I'm travelling down the highway. I immediately got off the very next exit and coasted to a gas station. I bought a quart of oil and waited for the engine to cool a bit. I added the oil, started the engine, and no more sound. I drove home. 4th of july weekend, I hoped to limp through until tuesday the 5th. Monday I drove my wife to her job about 5 miles away, and half way back, the sound returned louder than ever. I carefully drove the car the rest of the way home, and called aaa the next morning. Now my engine needs to be replaced, and because I didn't take my car to them for the oil changes, they are refusing to cover the engine without me showing them receipts I didn't know I needed to keep. My engine is dead, and they won't cover it. ?!?! The car is still well within coverage. With a year and a half left to go, what am I going to do?

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · GA

First of all I've had my axiom for 3 years and its been in and out of the shop on a least 7 or 8 different occasions. The initial problem that I was experiencing was the continued failure of the A/C. Each and everytime there was a problem in which was fixed. Also doing these visits I would complain about a possible transmission problem which was always ignored and not resolved. Then a couple of weeks ago the transmission was slipping on a regular basis between 2nd & 3rd gear and there was a problem with fuel guage indicator. My truck was in the shop for over a week in which the fuel indicator was resolved and a seal was replaced for the transmission issue. I was told by the service technician that I needed to have the transmission service in which I did. Now its been 3 weeks since I've received my truck back and now the transmission is slipping between 3rd & 4th gear. I've researched other complaints and there seems to be an overall with the transmission. I'm nervous to drive this car with my family and someone needs to look into this

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Transmission · UT

I bought my car in july 2004 the transmission kept slipping and I took it into the dealer at least 3 times finally in nov. 2004 they kept the car and they told me it was the mode switch we paid $400.00 to have that fixed we got the car back and as we were driving home we had the same problem happen. So we took it back and they told me that the transmission needed to be serviced so we forked out another $100.00 to have the transmission serviced. That didn't work. They told us they would reimburse the $400.00 for the mode switch well we still have not received the money back yet. So once again I returned the car to the dealer and this time they replaced the transmission. That took 3 weeks! I finally got my car back and 1 month later I had it back in the shop for the front differential had gone bad and they are replacing it. Another 3 weeks. The first week they did not even have a loaner car for me so I had to find a ride. I have not received my car back yet and I'm not really sure about rather it will be fixed or not. My brakes also vibrate when we push on them to stop. They say there is nothing wrong with them. But reading all the complaints, I wonder. Now I'm concerned for my safety and for my families safety. I really like it but it does not have a very good record for having only 6 months and it has been in the shop 2 of those months.