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Model Year Problem Record

Isuzu Axiom 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V113000.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V436000.

Engine12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V466000.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V213000.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V213000Reported August 9, 2002 - 15 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 15 vehicles across all affected models.

03V113000Reported March 24, 2003 - 11,855 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 11,855 vehicles across all affected models.

05V466000Reported October 7, 2005 - 15,515 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 15,515 vehicles across all affected models.

10V436000Reported September 22, 2010 - 149,992 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 149,992 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP18001Opened May 23, 2018 - Closed March 5, 2020

Fuel Tank Retention Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20029
200316
200411
200515
20067
20074
20081
20097
201022
201114
20122
20131
20145
20152
20162
20172
20182
20191
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.