2003 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD SUV
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- Photo: 2002 Isuzu Axiom 1.18.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Isuzu Axiom by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Axiom (5029409538) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ISUZU-Axiom by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Isuzu Axiom – Rear by Raszbeary, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD SUV is a 230-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $27,620 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 230 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Axiom measures 182.6 inches long on a 106.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,917 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,620 ($48,785 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" |
| Tires Front | P235/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P235/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,917 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Isuzu AXIOM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 31, 2013 · SUSPENSION:REAR
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Rodeo and Axiom, and 2003 Rodeo Sport vehicles that were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion near the forward mounting point bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link.
Consequence: The corrosion may allow the bracket to detach from the frame, impacting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a reinforcement bracket will be installed. In the event the corrosion is so severe that the reinforcement bracket remedy would not be sufficient, Isuzu will offer to repurchase the vehicle for an amount based on the Kelley Blue Book "Private Party" price. All inspections and remedies will be provided free of charge for vehicles that are 10 years old or less. For vehicles older than 10 years, Isuzu will offer a free remedy, but only if the vehicle is presented to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of when owner notifications were issued, after that time owners will be charged for the repairs. The recall is expected to begin in mid-December 2013. Isuzu owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 13V547000
Oct 7, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN 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 BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FUEL SYSTEMS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN FUEL AVAILABLE IN THE REGION OF TYLER, TEXAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN TEXAS AND THE FOUR SURROUNDING STATES: OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, NEW MEXICO AND LOUISIANA.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW COVER OVER THE EXISTING FEED PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP OR, IF THE EXISTING FEED PORT HAS ALREADY BEEN DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW COVER. THE NEW COVER WILL BE MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 05V466000
Oct 10, 2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE IN THE EVENT OF DECREASED BRAKE FLUID VOLUME.
Remedy: THE DIODES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign 03V390000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Isuzu AXIOM
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Isuzu AXIOM (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 ISUZU AXIOM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.