Axiom
Isuzu Axiom: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Isuzu Axiom2001–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001–2004 |
| Model years | 2002–2004 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 3.5 L GDI 6VE1-DI V6/3.5 L 6VE1 V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic AW 30-40LS / GM 4L30-E transmission |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Length | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,707 mm |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana (Subaru Isuzu Automotive) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2004 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2002–2004 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 41 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Body and structure | 34 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Brakes | 32 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 26 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Suspension | 23 | 2002, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 16 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2002, 2004 |
| Tyres | 9 | 2002 |
| Airbags | 7 | 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 5 | 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2004: 157 complaints, 18 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.