2002 Isuzu Axiom Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 28%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,239miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom, 28% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,239 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. '”
NHTSA complaint #11088455, filed 2018-04, 47,000 miles“I recently bought a used 2002 Isuzu Axiom (january 2010) and the transmission has already gone out. I was riding down the road and it just went out. I am the second owner for this automobile and I don't understand why the transmission is already gone. From doing my research I am not the only one having this problem there are hundreds of others.”
NHTSA complaint #10326433, filed 2010-04, 200,000 miles“I get my Isuzu Axiom 2002 in april of 2009 and now for the past few days everytime I put my car on drive it would make a loud noise and when I put it on park.everything has been done to my car but now the transmission feels like its always on neutral and other people with the same car tell me they have the same transmission problem what can I do to get this fix...”
NHTSA complaint #10343690, filed 2010-07, 130,200 miles“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 of winter mode and then I have to shut the car off and restart it and put it in winter mode all over again..... This transmission needs to be recalled and fixed free of charge...... This is a common issue with this transmission.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113240, filed 2018-07, 121,000 miles“Car was repaired under Isuzu's manufacturer warranty at vista Isuzu for a minor transmission leak on 8/8/07. On this date I drove car from the repair shop and at approximately 40mph and about 1/2 mile from the repair shop the car lurched and the rear axel locked up sending the car in an uncontrolled right to left swerve. Surrounding cars around me were barley able to avoid hitting me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200169, filed 2007-08, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015817May 1, 2005Shift lock solenoid removal and replacement procedures. *tt 2002-2004 isuzu axiom (up), 198-2004 rodeo (ue) and 1998-2004 rodeo sport. Update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Isuzu Axiom
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 complaintsSteering
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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