Complaints
88
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Isuzu Ascender Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:90,100 mi
Fires:1
#211 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:66,165 mi
#38 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:70,922 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Isuzu Ascender.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | 1 | 90,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 11 | — | — | 66,165 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 70,922 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 99,143 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 148,938 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 121,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 25,947 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 5,691 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 16,400 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 144,455 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 11,250 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 129,998 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,165
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,922
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,143
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,938
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,667
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,947
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,691
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,400
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,455
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,250
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,998
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
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