Isuzu Axiom recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Isuzu Axiom, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 9
Total Complaints 238
Years Covered 2001–2004

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Isuzu Axiom, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Steering and suspension

2 campaigns · Years: 2002–2004

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

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Airbags

1 campaign · Years: 2002

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

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Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2003

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

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Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2004

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

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Structure

1 campaign · Years: 2002

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Isuzu Axiom in NHTSA complaint data are Structure:frame and members, Power train:automatic transmission, Suspension.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2004 2 25 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
2003 3 19 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Fuel/propulsion system, Air bags.
2002 4 193 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:frame and members, Power train:automatic transmission, Suspension.
2001 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Suspension and Service brakes

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2004

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V466000) →
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    Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be lau
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey

2003

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Lamp: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V390000) →
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    Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Controls and displays." The brake warning lamp would not illuminate in the event of decreased brake fluid volume.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V466000) →
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    Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be lau
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (13V547000) →
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    Summary: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey

2002

  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V213000) →
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    Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.
  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V113000) →
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    Summary: As a result of information obtained from a head impact test conducted by the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) to evaluate compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact," isuzu has designed a modification for certain 20
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V466000) →
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    Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has been identified in the fuel systems of affected vehicles and in certain fuel available in the region of tyler, texas. This recall will be lau
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V436000) →
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    Summary: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode isla

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