2003 Isuzu Axiom Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,358miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Isuzu Axiom, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,358 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Axiom. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a fuel odor was present inside the cabin and the vehicle stalled. The anti-lock brake system indicator illuminated and the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic came to the residence and diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030825, filed 2017-10, 130,716 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Axiom. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, smoke emitted from the vents as flames erupted near the fuel tank. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel tank exhibited a leak and caused the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages was approximately 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10503422, filed 2013-03, 106,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V466000Oct 7, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles that have been exposed to fuel contaminated with silicon may develop small pin holes in the fuel pump feed port. Silicon has…Covers: Isuzu Axiom 2002–2004, Rodeo 2002–2004, Rodeo Sport 2002–2003 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10017620Aug 1, 2005Fuel injection cleaning procedure for 3.5l direct injection engine.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Isuzu Axiom
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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