2004 Isuzu Axiom Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,086 - $1,761





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong V6 engine, distinctive styling, slick four-wheel-drive system.
Cons
- Old tech underpinnings, cumbersome control layout, slow steering, tight legroom in front seat.
What’s new
More power is the word for 2004. The Axiom's 3.5-liter V6 engine features new gasoline "direct injection" technology to improve both horsepower and torque. Of a less exciting nature, the audio system doesn't include a tape player anymore and the speaker count drops by two for a total of six. Outside, there's a new chrome finish for the front grille and for the XS model's optional alloy wheels.
Edmunds says
Isuzu's Rodeo-based Axiom is a compromise that will please few consumers. It looks like a car, but drives like a truck. Most people buying SUVs today prefer the opposite.
For sale nearby
1 listings
- 142,135 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, rental vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- Starfire Auto (705 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Santa Clarita, CA
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION! - SUCH A COOL 4X4! - SOMEONE PLEASE TURN IT INTO A ROCK CRAWLER - WHY SO CHEAP? IT HAS SOME WIRING ISSUE TO THE MAF = CAR...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4S2DF58Y344601431
Stock: DF210251I
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Isuzu Axiom S Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.94 per gallon for regular unleaded in Oregon.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oregon
$263/mo  for Axiom S
Axiom S
vs
$204/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Isuzu Axiom Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(74%)
4(20%)
3(6%)
2(0%)
1(0%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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As reliable as the sun
4.75 out of 5 starsmike696, 06/28/2012
2004 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Have had this truck for nearly 10 years and put over 150k miles on it. Was great for helping move my friends drum kit, hauling a tent trailer up a mountain, and going off-road. The Axiom has great power and control. Was more fun to drive than a V6 Altima. Can't even imagine replacing this with anything else.
Great SUV/Rough on gas
4.5 out of 5 starsmccabe1919, 10/20/2003
2004 Isuzu Axiom S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
This is a fun drive..Although look out
for your gas. It can be rough!
Underwhelmed by internet reviewers
4.88 out of 5 starsJake4551, 08/24/2004
2004 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
The big problem with this vehicle is
some of the ridiculous reviewers
comments throughtout the internet. Do
yourself a favor checkout, Car and
Driver, MotorTrend, Fourwheeler
magazine, or their respective dotcom
sites for a true review. Purchased
this vehicle because I wanted a
crossover, but I wanted a truck frame
like my previous 2000 Grand Cherokee.
Loved the … styling, the interior,
biggest complaint, driver's seat
doesn't slide back enough, power seats
should be six way not four way. Ride
is no more rough in sport mode than my
Grand Cherokee. Compared this to
Durango, ugly front end,
horrible gas mileage, 14 on the
highway,and an Envoy,uninspired
Excellent
4.88 out of 5 starsricrado, 07/17/2010
2004 Isuzu Axiom XS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I am 5'6" and 167 lb for me this is the best car ever, the only thing I don't like too much is that jumps to much when go in to a bump or something like it. I make a trip of 210 miles and I only use 13 gallons of gas = 21 mpg hwy city 16
2004 Axiom Highlights
S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,849 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $263/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 RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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 RestraintPoor
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