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2002 Isuzu Axiom Brakes Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
23%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
22,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom, 23% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10410168, filed 2011-07, 85,000 miles

“I was involved in a collision, where the gas pedal was stuck and the brakes did not function properly. There were not any road conditions that should have prevented this vehicle from standing still. I was at a stop sign and the vehicle took off hitting a another vehicle in the side body. I have called the dealer and Isuzu and no one seems to be concerned about a brand new car crashing, malfunctioning injuring me and my grand daughter. …”

NHTSA complaint #10069991, filed 2004-01, 10,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10144203, filed 2005-12, 7,550 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10159080, filed 2006-06, 4,000 miles

“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 complaint #10124176, filed 2005-06, 24,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200416%
2003319%
20022823%

Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom

Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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