2003 Isuzu Ascender Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender.
Complaints
47
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Isuzu Ascender Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:42,833 mi
#25 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:26,625 mi
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:19,740 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 42,833 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | 26,625 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 19,740 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 52,686 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | 11,366 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 34,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 | — | — | 76,652 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 74,950 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,833
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,625
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,740
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,686
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,366
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,800
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,652
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,950
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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