2003 Isuzu Axiom Review
Price Estimate: $1,391 - $2,257
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong V6, distinctive styling, unique features.
Cons
- Limited drivetrain choices, old tech underpinnings.
What’s new
There are no major changes for the Axiom this year.
Edmunds says
Like most Isuzu SUVs, the Axiom is a middle-of-the-road effort, amounting to little more than a rehashed Rodeo wearing nice duds and a Halloween mask for effect.
For sale near Columbus, OH
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$222/mo for Axiom S
Axiom S
vs
$177/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Isuzu Axiom Owner Reviews
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Poor house
1.63 out of 5 starsS, 10/21/2009
2003 Isuzu Axiom S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Since the engine blew 3 months after I bought it ($6000.00), I have spent an additional $4000.00 on repairing everything, and still brakes not working properly. I know I should have gotten rid of it a long time ago, but dealer screwed me so bad I'm stuck with it for another 2 years. I'd love to get some of my money back. I owned Isuzus for 8 years prior, but never again.
02 Axiom
4.38 out of 5 starscericson, 03/01/2003
2003 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this car because, with the
rebate, it was a great value. I have
been very surprised at how much fun it
is to drive. It is exactly the right
size and completely trouble free.
Confused Owner
3 out of 5 starsConfused Owner, 01/17/2009
2003 Isuzu Axiom S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my 03 Axiom in Dec 08. The first 5 days I fell in love with this vehicle. On the 6th day the transmission started slipping. I thought it was something I was doing. Every time I begin to accelerate my truck would jerk like it didn't want to go. I took it back to the dealership and of course it didn't do the jerk while they drove it. I took it to the service dept. where they … supposedly did a transmission flush and it stopped the slipping for awhile. It's back now. I am so frustrated with this vehicle. I'm on the verge of taking it back.
MONEY PIT!!
3.13 out of 5 starsjnevenson, 09/27/2013
2003 Isuzu Axiom XS Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
We bought our 03 in February 2013. It had 113,XXX miles on it and I fell in love with it. 5 minutes after paying for it, it died going down the highway! We baought a brand new transmission and had it put it, and have taken back atleast once a month because it keeps sliping. Then the fuel pump went out, and the day the fuel pump was fixed, the transmission went out again. After owning it … for 7 months, we have put more money into keeping it running than what we paid for it in the first place. I LOVE this car, (WHEN IT RUNS!!) but after sinking every penny we had and after being stranded on the road multiple times with my children, we are just taking a loss and selling for anything we can get.
2003 Axiom Highlights
S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,345 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $222/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 35.2 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Axiom include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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