2004 Isuzu Axiom Engine cooling Problems

“We have owned our Axiom for 3 months, after approx 1000 miles we noticed that when starting the car occasionally right after the vehicle started it would buck, back fire,smoke and have no power at all for approx the first 1-2 minutes of running. We did'nt think to much of as it was brand new and had not been broken in as of yet. …”

“I have a 2004 Axiom purchased from hancock Isuzu in columbia sc and app. 1 year ago my vehicle started hesitating when trying to accelerate. When I go to pull off the tachometer jumps to 3 or 4 rpms but the vehicle is not going anywhere. Finally,it will get gas and suddenly take off. It feels that the gas is not getting to the engine or either the transmission is sticking. It does this on occasions, but who know when it will do it next. My fear is it will do it when I pull out on a busy road and not take off in time and then another car will hit me. …”

“After driving vehicle and stopping for 1 hour; when restarting, the engine stalls after driving a short distance. When I pulled out into traffic, nearly had a major accident when the engine stalled. This began on 5-18-2004 with 3563 miles on the odometer. Since then I have had the vehicle back to the dealer for the fourth time. The milage is now 4203. I am still driving a loaner vehicle since june 6 2004. And have not heard from the dealer since that date.”

“Engine makes clacking or pinging type sound when initially started for about 3-4 minutes. Once engine is warm (or at operating temperature) the engine sound is normal. It appears as though the engine oil takes time to circulate to all engine parts or perhaps valves are loose. I am concerned about excessive engine wear if oil is not reaching internal parts properly. Dealer says engine is normal for this model. Also, dealer no longer services warranty on vehicle I.e. No loner an Isuzu dealer.”

“At 66000 miles on my 2004 Isuzu Axiom, I started hearing a noise that I had previously heard a couple of times before in the past 4 years. I took my car to a mechanic and he said there wasn't a drop of oil in the car. I was still 1500 miles away from an oil change. This is not the first time this has happened. I have taken my car in a couple of times before and the same thing has happened--not a drop of oil in the car with a 1000 miles or more from an oil change. The mechanic said the only fix is a new engine. My car is still under warranty, so I had it towed to a dealer in augusta georgia. …”