repaired · 2015 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2004 Isuzu AxiomProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2004 Isuzu Axiom, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-547 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Isuzu Axiom has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine and engine cooling
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2004 Isuzu Axiom recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Axiom year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Axiom median. How we score
'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Isuzu Axiom safety ratings
2004 Isuzu Axiom 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Isuzu Axiom, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Tank Retention FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Axiom owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ABOUT 1 1/2 YRS AGO THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON IN MY 04 AXIOM. I TOOK TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS MISFIRING. I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. WE THEN REPLACED 2 OF THE COILS, THEN THE SPARK PLUGS AGAIN, WITH NO LUCK. I HAVE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER WHEN PULLING OUT…
I HAVE A 2004 AXIOM PURCHASED FROM HANCOCK ISUZU IN COLUMBIA SC AND APP. 1 YEAR AGO MY VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHEN I GO TO PULL OFF THE TACHOMETER JUMPS TO 3 OR 4 RPMS BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE. FINALLY,IT WILL GET GAS AND SUDDENLY TAKE OFF. IT FEELS THAT…
AT 66000 MILES ON MY 2004 ISUZU AXIOM, I STARTED HEARING A NOISE THAT I HAD PREVIOUSLY HEARD A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE IN THE PAST 4 YEARS. I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THERE WASN'T A DROP OF OIL IN THE CAR. I WAS STILL 1500 MILES AWAY FROM AN OIL CHANGE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS…
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