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2003 Isuzu Axiom Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
70,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Isuzu Axiom, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,600 miles.

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.

“2003 Isuzu Axiom 3.5l 6cyl engine. Intake manifold burns gaskets and leaks oil in the engine . Isuzu claims it may be the engine block but has no recalls for this problem. I had the gaskets replaced 4 times before I realized it was a more serious problem this problem causes severe smell of burning oil and causes vehicle to lose power. Engine light remains on.”

NHTSA complaint #10419902, filed 2011-08, 51,200 miles

“Engine uses a quart of oil approximately every 1000 - 1500 miles especially now that the mileage is over 90,000. Researched and Isuzu says this is normal.”

NHTSA complaint #10297644, filed 2009-12, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004953%
2003213%
200297%

Other parts of the 2003 Isuzu Axiom

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Isuzu Axiom

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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