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2002 Isuzu Axiom power train problems

35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Isuzu Axiom28% of all complaints for this model year.

35
Power Train complaints
28%
share of all complaints
89,620 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • My 2002 isuzu axiom transmission started slipping within a week I was at a stop sign I went to take off and my car wouldn't drive it went in reverse but not forward if I hit 'winter mode' it will bypass first gear and drive in second and third but not in first.... Once I come to a stop it comes out…

    filed Jul 24, 2018

  • My 2002 isuzu axiom has 47,000 gentle miles on it and the transmission began to slip. Within a week of that starting it completely stopped shifting out of 1st gear. This is a commonly reported issue and from what my mechanic has said 'it's just a poor piece of equipment. '

    filed Apr 16, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update *sc

    0505004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005
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Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.