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2002 Isuzu Axiom

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Mileage at the reported incident

89 reports with mileage · 34 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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119,100 miles · Apr 7, 2012
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GIVEN ME ALOT OF PROBLEMS JUST LIKE OTHERS IVE SPOKEN WITH, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE EXPECTING 2 PUT SOME MONEY IN IT BUT NOT COUNTINUSLY FOR THE SAME MINOR PROBLEMS THE SUV ALSO GOES DEAD AT RED LIGHTS & STOP SIGNS WHY THEY CANT QUIET TELL & IT USES BRAKES LIKES CRAZY SO I WAS TOLD BY THE MEN @ THE SHOP T…

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MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GIVEN ME ALOT OF PROBLEMS JUST LIKE OTHERS IVE SPOKEN WITH, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE EXPECTING 2 PUT SOME MONEY IN IT BUT NOT COUNTINUSLY FOR THE SAME MINOR PROBLEMS THE SUV ALSO GOES DEAD AT RED LIGHTS & STOP SIGNS WHY THEY CANT QUIET TELL & IT USES BRAKES LIKES CRAZY SO I WAS TOLD BY THE MEN @ THE SHOP TO WRITE SO THATS WHAT I DID HOPING IT WILL HELP ANYBODY ELSE IN THIS SITUATION! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10454416

85,000 miles · Jul 1, 2011
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM AS OF APRIL 2009 AND I AM HAVING ALL TYPE OF PROBLEMS SUCH AS:MY GAS METER IS NOT WORKING TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE FIXED THE GAS TANK AND IN ABOUT ONE MONTH IT STOP WORKING AGAIN, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON,THE IGNITION KEEP OVER TURNING AS YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE,THE TRUCK LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS,THE BRAKES LO…

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I OWN A 2002 ISUZU AXIOM AS OF APRIL 2009 AND I AM HAVING ALL TYPE OF PROBLEMS SUCH AS:MY GAS METER IS NOT WORKING TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE FIXED THE GAS TANK AND IN ABOUT ONE MONTH IT STOP WORKING AGAIN, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON,THE IGNITION KEEP OVER TURNING AS YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE,THE TRUCK LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS,THE BRAKES LOCKS AND MAKE ME SLIDE WHEN STOPPING. THE MECHANIC TRIED TO FIX ALL SAID PROBLEMS AND WITH IN A MONTHS TIME THE PROBLEM COMES BACK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10410168

30,000 miles · Jan 5, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS OR SNOW AND BRAKING THE CAR PRODUCES A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKES DO NOT FULLY WORK IF AT ALL. THE CAR TAKES MUCH LONGER TO STOP AND IN THIS SITUATION IF THEY ARE EVEN WORKING AT ALL AND MAY CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE FROM THE CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO BRAKE APPROPRI…

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WHILE DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS OR SNOW AND BRAKING THE CAR PRODUCES A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKES DO NOT FULLY WORK IF AT ALL. THE CAR TAKES MUCH LONGER TO STOP AND IN THIS SITUATION IF THEY ARE EVEN WORKING AT ALL AND MAY CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE FROM THE CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO BRAKE APPROPRIATELY. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10253779

8,000 miles · Mar 31, 2008
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THE CONTACT HAS TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ONCE, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ISUZU AXIOM. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THE CONTACT HAS TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ONCE, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 05/06/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP. AS THE CONSUMER WAS ABOUT TO STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/06/08. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10222932

4,000 miles · Jun 6, 2006
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE COMING TO A STOP. STARTS AROUND 15-20 MPH AND CONTINUES AS LONG AS THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. NORMALLY I HEAR (FEEL) IT AND PUMP THE BRAKES TO TRY AND MAKE IT STOP. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE WE PURCHASED NEW IN 2001 AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN TODAY. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND OTHER MECHANICS…

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EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE COMING TO A STOP. STARTS AROUND 15-20 MPH AND CONTINUES AS LONG AS THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. NORMALLY I HEAR (FEEL) IT AND PUMP THE BRAKES TO TRY AND MAKE IT STOP. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE WE PURCHASED NEW IN 2001 AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN TODAY. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND OTHER MECHANICS. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO AFFECT THE ACTUAL BRAKING BUT I DON'T THINK IT IS NORMAL. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS IN THE FRONT. DID NOT HELP. LOCAL DEALERSHIP NO LONGER SELLS/SERVICES ISUZU. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10159080

7,550 miles · Dec 2, 2005
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES - WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS THERE IS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS IF I AM SLIDING ON LOOSE GRAVEL AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIM TO BE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ASKED ABOUT OTH…

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BRAKES - WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS THERE IS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS IF I AM SLIDING ON LOOSE GRAVEL AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIM TO BE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ASKED ABOUT OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS OR IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL AND THE ANSWER WAS NO. I CAN SAY THAT I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS ISUZU PRODUCT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10144203

9,317 miles · Jun 10, 2005
Power TrainSeatsService Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY DEALER REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND HUBS. WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER HIT A SLIGHT BUMP AND THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND JUMPED FORWARD. *AK DESCRIPTION OF ALL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: ABS SENSOR/HUB BEARING RIGHT SI…

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THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY DEALER REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND HUBS. WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER HIT A SLIGHT BUMP AND THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND JUMPED FORWARD. *AK DESCRIPTION OF ALL PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: ABS SENSOR/HUB BEARING RIGHT SIDE, ABS GRINDING, CRACKED ARM REST, DOOR PANEL ARM REST CRACKED, THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYED ON, BROKEN CARGO COVER HOOKS, LEFT REAR COIL BOOT STUCK, HUB BEARING RIGHT SIDE, WEATHER STRIP TORN, EXTERIOR DOOR TRIM CHROME PEELING, BROKEN CARGO COVER HOLDERS, BROKEN LEFT REAR COIL BOOT STUCK, TORN WEATHER STRIP, FAULTY HOOD LOCK WOULD NOT OPEN, KNOCKING NOISE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON RIGHT TURNS, THE FRONT WINDOWS WERE NOISY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE REAR BUMPER ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS LOOSE, THE STEERING WHEEL RUBBED THE COLUMN WHEN TURNING, THE REMOTE DIDN'T ALWAYS OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR, THE SEAT DID NOT GIVE THE CONSUMER ENOUGH LEG ROOM, THE ASH TRAY WAS NOT PROPERLY FIT, THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND VIBRATE WHEN STOPPING AND RELEASING, THE FRONT END WAS BUMPY, WHEN THE CONSUMER WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE HE FELT HE COULD LOSE CONTROL, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY A FAST START AND ON OTHERS TIMES WOULD BE SLUGGLISH AND WOULD NOT TAKE OFF, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT RESPOND FAST ENOUGH AND THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR PASSING GEARS TO ENGAGE, THE WINDSHIELD WOULD FOG ON THE OUTSIDE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS COLDER ON THE INSIDE, THE DRIVER SIDE SPARK PLUG BOOT CLOSEST TO THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT COME OUT WITH THE COIL, AND THE PASSENGER SEAT HANDLE WOULD FALL EACH TIME SOMEONE WOULD ATTEMPT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE THE KNOCKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END ON RIGHT TURNS AND SUGGESTED THAT ISUZU SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PURCHASE STICKER DISPLAYED 55% USA/CANADA PARTS CONTENT. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI #10044323

24,000 miles · Jun 4, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION AND SLOW LOSE OF BREAKING POWER. MY AXIOM HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER 3 TIMES THIS YEAR TI FIX A BAD VIBRATION WHILE BREAKING. TWICE THEY CLAIM THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT ONCE THEY ADMITTED THE ROTORS ARE WARPED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM EVEN AFTER THE DEALER "FIXED" IT. WITH THE VIBRATION I…

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VIBRATION AND SLOW LOSE OF BREAKING POWER. MY AXIOM HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER 3 TIMES THIS YEAR TI FIX A BAD VIBRATION WHILE BREAKING. TWICE THEY CLAIM THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT ONCE THEY ADMITTED THE ROTORS ARE WARPED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM EVEN AFTER THE DEALER "FIXED" IT. WITH THE VIBRATION IS A SLOW LOSE OF BRAKING POWER AND A SOFTENING OF THE PEDAL. AT TIMES THE BRAKES FADE AND IT REQUIRES PUSHING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. I AM CONSERNED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE TOTAL LOSE OF BRAKING POWER.

NHTSA ODI #10124176

57,485 miles · Oct 2, 2004
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainSeat Belts

1. 8,000 MILES TO CURRENT BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WHEN TRAVELING AT 30+ MPH. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. 2. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY ONLY ALLOWS RETRACTION REGARDLESS OF THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED OR NOT. 3. 46,539 MILES FUEL GAUGE SHOWS 1/2 TANK ONBOARD COMPUTER SHOWS LOW FUEL AND …

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1. 8,000 MILES TO CURRENT BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WHEN TRAVELING AT 30+ MPH. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. 2. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY ONLY ALLOWS RETRACTION REGARDLESS OF THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED OR NOT. 3. 46,539 MILES FUEL GAUGE SHOWS 1/2 TANK ONBOARD COMPUTER SHOWS LOW FUEL AND FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM CORRECTED. 4. 57321 MILES INTERMITTENT SLUGGISH ACCELERATION (INTERMITTENT SINCE 20,000 MILES) COMBINED WITH INTERMITTENT INCORRECT TIMING SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. DEALER RELUCTANTLY REPLACED PISTON SEAL COVER UNDER DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. 2ND OPINION PRIVATE MECHANIC VERIFIED THE LEAKING SEAL. PROBLEM HAS WORSENED REMAINS UNRESOLVED AS OF 10/2/04. FRIEND PURCHASED SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY PURCHASE BOTH FROM ROBBINS ISUZU, HUMBLE TEXAS AND HAS HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS ONLY HER BRAKING PROBLEM RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. ISUZU DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10093491

Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE P…

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WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS AGAIN. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10090208

Official recalls

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10V436000 · Suspension:rear

Sep 22, 2010

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 ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND KENTUCKY. VEHICLES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SUSTAINED EXPOSURE TO HIGHLY CORROSIVE MATERIALS USED IN SOME JURISDICTIONS FOR ROAD DEICING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FORWARD MOUNTING POINT BRACKET FOR THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT SUCH CORROSION WOULD NORMALLY BE EXPECTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AREA. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH LITTLE OR NO CORROSION IS FOUND, THE AREA WILL BE TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND. FOR VEHICLES IN WHICH CORROSION HAS DAMAGED THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK BRACKET AND AFFECTED ITS CONNECTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME, A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED. IN THE RARE EVENT THE CORROSION IS SO SEVERE THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET REMEDY WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE, A REPURCHASE OFFER WILL BE EXTENDED TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. ALL INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIES WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE 10 YEARS OLD OR LESS. FOR VEHICLES OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, ISUZU WILL OFFER A FREE REMEDY, BUT ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN ISUZU SERVICE FACILITY, OR HONDA DEALER (AS APPLICABLE), DEALER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF WHEN OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WERE ISSUED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. ISUZU OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. HONDA OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

05V466000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Oct 7, 2005

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 LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING STATES: OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

03V113000 · Structure

Mar 24, 2003

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 2002 MODEL YEAR ISUZU AXIOM VEHICLES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ENHANCE HEAD IMPACT CRASH PROTECTION FOR FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.

Remedy: ISUZU WILL OFFER OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES A FREE MODIFICATION OF THE ROOF AREA OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH ENERGY ABSORBING COMPONENTS WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

02V213000 · Air Bags:frontal

Aug 9, 2002

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-643-4070.

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NHTSA investigations

1

DP18001 · Fuel Tank Retention Failure

Opened May 23, 2018 · Closed Mar 5, 2020

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

On April 10, 2018, NHTSA received a petition from Mr. Kevin Byrne (the Petitioner) requesting that the Agency ?undertake a defects investigation? of ?rust-related detachment of Isuzu Rodeo fuel tanks? (NHTSA ID 11091788). The Petitioner experienced a partial fuel tank detachment in his model year (MY) 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in July 2017. On May 23, 2018, ODI opened DP18-001 to evaluate the Petitioner?s request for a defect investigation. ODI sent information request letters to Isuzu and Honda requesting production, design history and field data related to fuel tank retention failures in MY 2001-2004 Isuzu Rodeo, MY 2002-2004 Isuzu Axiom and MY 2001-2002 Honda Passport vehicles equipped with the same fuel tank shield part number as the Petitioner?s vehicle (the ?subject vehicles?). ODI notes that Isuzu manufactured the subject Passport vehicles for Honda. Isuzu implemented a change to the tank shield corrosion protection system as a running change in early MY 2002 production. Isuzu and Honda sold approximately 172,000 subject vehicles in the United States. Fifty-eight (58) percent of the subject vehicles were produced prior to the shield change (99,000) and 42 percent after the change (73,000).ODI?s analysis of field data identified 19 incidents of partial fuel tank detachments in the subject vehicles. The incidents all occurred in states with high road salt usage in winter months (Salt States) and involved older vehicles beyond 10-years in service. On average, the failures occurred in the vehicle?s 13th year-in-service. Evidence of severe general corrosion in multiple undercarriage components was also noted in 13 of the 19 vehicles that experienced partial fuel tank detachments. None of the incidents resulted in fuel leakage or fire. Aside from the petitioner?s vehicle, ODI has not identified any other incidents of complete or partial fuel tank detachment in the MY 2002-2004 subject vehicles equipped with the modified retention shield.In addition, ODI reviewed 24 NHTSA complaints alleging corrosion concerns with the fuel tank retention system in the subject vehicles that did not result in fuel tank detachment. Twenty-three (23) of these complaints involve subject vehicles built prior to the shield change. Like the vehicles reporting fuel tank detachments, these vehicles are also all from Salt States and, in most cases (20 of the 24 complaints), the vehicles also experienced severe corrosion concerns in other undercarriage components. Half (12 of the 24 complaints) of the vehicles show prior accident damage in their service histories.Based on these analyses, ODI has not identified evidence of a defect trend for premature corrosion-related fuel tank detachments in the MY 2004 Isuzu Rodeo or similarly equipped vehicles. The damage that may result in tank retention concerns appears to occur progressively over many years with ample opportunity for detection and repair. Furthermore, ODI has not identified any crashes, fires, injuries, or fuel leaks associated with fuel tank retention failures in a population of vehicles that currently range from 16 to 19 years old.Accordingly, the Agency is denying the petition.A summary of ODI?s analysis of this petition will be published in the Federal Register and is also available in the investigative file for this action.The NHTSA consumer complaints counted in the closing resume for DP18-001 can be reviewed at www.nhtsa.gov under the following ODI identification numbers (VOQs in parentheses denote duplicate records): Allegations of fuel tank retention failure: 11084098 (11091788), 10532845, 10486109. Allegations of fuel tank retention component corrosion: 11138931, 10992150, 10845523,