Two wheel bearings had to be replaced. The first was under warranty, the second we had to pay for. At 70,000 miles. The transmission went costing us $2000. We have been having trouble with the axle. There is a snap ring that holds the axle which keeps breaking. Now we had to buy a new axle. Our mechanic discovered that the pin bearing in which the axle goes through is completely gone, wondering if there was ever one there in the first place.
This car is a disaster waiting to happen.
If only I had a way to warn anyone considering one of these SUV's I would. I bought this 02 Axiom with very low miles and in good condition back in 04. But like so many others that I have read about, it seems this things transmission is a joke. Mine went out around 89K and cost me $2000 to fix. You see, the warranty does not transfer unless you buy it directly from an immediate family member. Isuzu couldn't explain why they would not honor it as it is still an Isuzu, just purchased through a dealer?? My brakes have always "screamed" despite having good wear left on them. I can't rid of the thing and am overwhelmed with knowing that I have to keep it until it's paid off due to the horrible resale value on it!!!
Are the transmissions that different on the Axiom versus the Trooper? My Trooper has been flawless with regular oil & transmission fluid changes, but these reviews about transmission problems are scaring me enough to consider trading in my Trooper for a 4Runner. Is the Axiom a 4 speed automatic like the Trooper?
To the Trooper guy, they are both 4 speed manuals, but the Axiom uses the dreaded Rodeo's 4 speed auto, and the Trooper uses a different transmission, both are made by GM I believe. Both the Rodeo and Trooper share the same 3.2 V6, which might have the same transmission. Check to see if your transmission has a dipstick for the transmission fluid
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