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2004 Isuzu Axiom Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
24%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
91,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Isuzu Axiom, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Pcm or powertrain control module error. Obd2 code p0602. As a result was shut off vehicle's all power, all dash light icons were on suddenly. First ABS and then air bag, brake, battery, check engine etc. Vehicle was died in seconds right in the middle of busy highway I-80!! It was horrible. No problem was occurred before. Isuzu company has to be responsible for this. Full maintenance for this car was performed on time as required via Isuzu Axiom manual. I have all records. Several mechanics told me that all isuzus have a similar problem with powertrain control module.”

NHTSA complaint #10554576, filed 2013-12, 97,300 miles

“Car was diagnosed code p0602 ECM programming error. Vehicle died in hwy in minutes, all lights suddenly came on check engine, transmission, reduced power and car is dead. Thanks god no cars around me on busy hwy. Paid $$$$ for towing.”

NHTSA complaint #10703438, filed 2015-04, 106,000 miles

“The car was being pulled into the garage and the brake had been applied. The engine accelerated uncontrollably and the car sped up hitting the main support for the house and damaging the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10678425, filed 2015-01, 78,000 miles

“While driving on a city street, vehicle completely lost power and came to a complete stop blocking traffic. Shop ultimately diagnosed the problem as the bolt holding the crankshaft sheared off, destroying an engine head in the process. This shop specializes in working with japanese engines and said there are reports of this happening all over the country with this make/model/year. Shop said the bolt isn't of high enough quality to support long-term use and now recommends replacing the bolt every 80,000 miles. Total repair cost more than $2000.”

NHTSA complaint #10821287, filed 2016-01, 86,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004424%
200222%

Other parts of the 2004 Isuzu Axiom

Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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