Complaints
84
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Isuzu Ascender Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:76,418 mi
#214 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:79,201 mi
#36 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,371 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | — | — | 76,418 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | — | — | 79,201 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 85,371 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 121,086 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 | — | — | 85,523 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 95,583 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 39,143 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | — | — | 81,913 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 78,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 66,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 82,618 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 64,392 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 96,375 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 32,410 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 120,235 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | 1 | 104,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,418
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,201
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,371
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,086
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,523
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,583
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,143
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,913
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,333
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,618
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,392
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,375
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,410
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,235
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
104,000
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