2004 Isuzu Axiom problems
The 2004 Isuzu Axiom has 25 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (52%) concerns engine. After that come fuel system (16%) and electrical system (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 52% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 20 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 72,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 62,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I was going to work and was pulling into a fenced in parking area, going approx. 10 MPH. I gave the car a little gas and the accelerator stuck and the car took off like a bullet. I immediately put my foot on the brake and the car would not stop, so I put both feet on the brake and the car still would not stop. I hit a parked 1993 crown victoria that two people had just seconds before parked and got out of. After I hit the parked car the accelerator went back to normal.
The car was being pulled into the garage and the brake had been applied. The engine accelerated uncontrollably and the car sped up hitting the main support for the house and damaging the vehicle.
Engine makes "clacking or pinging type sound" when initially started for about 3-4 minutes. Once engine is warm (or at operating temperature) the engine sound is normal. It appears as though the engine oil takes time to circulate to all engine parts or perhaps valves are loose. I am concerned about excessive engine wear if oil is not reaching internal parts properly. Dealer says engine is normal for this model. Also, dealer no longer services warranty on vehicle I.e. No loner an isuzu dealer.
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 the gas is not getting to the engine or either the transmission is sticking. It does this on occasions, but who know when it will do it next.
Other model years of the Axiom
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002