2003 Isuzu Axiom Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,838miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Isuzu Axiom, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,838 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.
“Transmission bad at 61k. Spent $3,800 on rebuilt transmission as metal particles were clogging the transmission filter. Mechanic noted that tranmission pump was bad and causing metal to break off and clog the filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10463250, filed 2012-06, 61,838 miles“I have a 2003 Isuzu Axiom 4x4 and in march, 2014 I started having problems with the automatic transmission. And as a result I had to have it replaced. I have less then 98,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10622425, filed 2014-08“The contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Axiom. The contact experienced extreme difficulty shifting the gear from park. The dealer stated that the shift lever and switch accessory failed. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 115,000 and failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10204732, filed 2007-10, 2,000 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 2003 Isuzu Axiom
3 complaintsFuel system
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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