2005 Isuzu Ascender recalls and problems

The 2005 Isuzu Ascender has 1 safety recall and 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Isuzu dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Isuzu Ascender recalls

Recall 05V-035: Visibility

Reported Feb 3, 2005 · 17,815 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

Risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2005 Isuzu Ascender problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	27
Fuel System, Gasoline	14
Air Bags	9
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Fuel System, Other	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Power Train	3
Steering	2
Visibility	2
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 5
Air Bags › Side/Window — 3
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 3
Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Isuzu Ascender complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 144,750 miles · reported Apr 10, 2021

Driving at night on highway and my exterior lights will go completely off and only my high beams will come on but that's it. They'll come back on usually when I get to where I'm going and park the car but driving on the highway at night and all of the sudden your headlights go out is extremely dangerous. On three different occasions both the high beam and low beams went out. But on most occasions and now every occasion while driving at night the regular lowbeam headlights just go out randomly

Air Bags · reported Sep 21, 2018

Letter from constituent regarding airbag in his 2005 isuzu ascender went off for no reason causing personal injuries. The consumer stated the manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was inspected, but the claim was denied due to the computer system reporting a crash.

Electrical System · at 150,000 miles · reported Feb 3, 2018

Smoke in the cabin, burning plastic/electrical smell, electrical connector failure, blower motor resistor pack interface connector electrical failure on 2005 isuzu ascender five (5) passenger vehicle

Electrical System · reported Oct 5, 2017

"electrical issue"- one night,I was driving my SUV on the highway with my mom and all of a sudden all of the lights inside and out (All interior and exterior) went off. We were driving along with no lights. The next day we noticed the cluster panel stopped working as well. All of the gauges except for the gas gauge stopped working. Isuzu went out of business here is memphis a few years before this happened.

Engine · reported Oct 14, 2016

The contact owns a 2005 isuzu ascender. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The wires on the driver side headlights melted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket was fractured and the headlights failed, all of which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a total of three times for the intake manifold gasket and twice for the headlights within the past three years; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Isuzu Ascender have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender: 05V-035 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Isuzu Ascender?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (27 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Isuzu recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Isuzu dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.