2002 Isuzu Axiom Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,846miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,846 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Key gets stuck in the ignition. I was able to wiggle it loose for several months ... But it got progressively worse ... Thus I now have to leave the key in the ignition. Talked to Isuzu dealer and they said to fix it if it was only the shifter that became misaligned would cost $100 or worse case it could cost as much as $500.”
NHTSA complaint #10366394, filed 2010-11, 85,000 miles“Also have loud creaking noise from underneath the front side of vehicle when turning left, right, or going over small bumps. Problem fixed once out of 4 dealerships that were tried. Noise went away after service tech tightened bolts connecting the cross bar/beam to the 2 long torque bars that run down the length of vehicle. After 1 month, problem came back, was fixed again, and then came back again. After 4 revolutions of this, problem persists today. Vehicle's frame felt tighter when making turns during the period where problem was fixed as compared to when the noise was present. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171147, filed 2006-10, 20,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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