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3.13 out of 5 stars

Not for Kids

SAHC, 01/14/2003
2002 Isuzu Axiom XS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Overall, nice looking vehicle, fun to drive, however there is not enough room for a rear-facing car seat in the back. The back doors do not open wide enough to easily put in a car seat with a baby latched in, and when the carseat is in, the front 2 seats have to be adjusted all the way forward, which leaves no leg room to drive. Back seat needs to be roomier.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

send it back

jvp, 04/22/2002
2002 Isuzu Axiom 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

it is the worst

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5 out of 5 stars

Purchased my Axiom XS new in 2002 & still love it!

Mike Matt, 06/07/2016
2002 Isuzu Axiom XS 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

My son and I will never sell this car, its a tank & it may never die! I have 142K miles and had the transmission rebuilt last year for $2200 and the radiator replaced. My biggest critique - the back end slips with poor road conditions, rain or snow. I only have rear-wheel drive - I should have spent the extra $2K for 4WD.

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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1.13 out of 5 stars

Worst auto purchase of my life

JustTheFacts, 09/22/2005
2002 Isuzu Axiom 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This SUV is a death trap with frequent mechanical and other problems. (Don't worry I do have one good thing to say (see below): Bad: 1. Brakes = ABS kicks in on dry pavement 2. Stability - slipping & sliding regardless of 2WD or TOD or 4WD selection (I mean slipping and sliding!) 3. Mechanical defects (jerky drive, shuts down while driving!, try starting a shut-down vehicle on a highway going at 55 mph) 6. They LIE about the mileage (mine gives 15mpg on the highway (and I am a slooow driver) 7. To lower back seats requires lifting the bench (seats), removing the neck support, finally lower the back 8. Removing and returning the spare tire - tow driver couldn't! Good: 1. Electric seat adju

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Unknown treasure

Axiomlover, 05/01/2002
2002 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great SUV for the money. You feel like you are driving a luxury vehicle, much better finish and ergonomics than Toyota Highlander or 4Runner. It gets plenty of looks and does not feel like a big truck.

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