Isuzu Ascender recalls and problems
12 recalls and 205 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
205
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
5
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Isuzu Ascender by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ascender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Ascender | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Ascender | 6 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ascender | 1 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Ascender | 1 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Ascender | 5 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported Isuzu Ascender problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 86 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Visibility | 10 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Air Bags | 9 | |
| Structure | 5 |
All Isuzu Ascender recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-519 | Aug 14, 2015 | 2006–2008 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… |
| 14V-404 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2006–2007 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 13V-248 | Jun 13, 2013 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System, Visibility | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 12V-406 | Aug 16, 2012 | 2006–2007 | Visibility, Electrical System | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold… |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-494 | Oct 27, 2005 | 2003 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. |
| 05V-455 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. |
| 05V-198 | May 5, 2005 | 2003–2004 | Exterior Lighting | On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (Up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner… |
| 05V-035 | Feb 3, 2005 | 2005 | Visibility | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-061 | Feb 4, 2004 | 2003 | Visibility | Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (Moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer… |
| 03V-269 | Jul 21, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-213 | Jun 5, 2003 | 2003 | Power Train | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Isuzu Ascender?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Isuzu Ascender has the most reports (64). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Ascender have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Isuzu Ascender model years 2003–2008.
What are the most common Isuzu Ascender problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting problems most often.