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Isuzu Ascender problems by year

Owners have filed 205 complaints about the Isuzu Ascender since 2003, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 64 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
205
Recalls
12
Worst year
2004
Model years
2003-2007

Isuzu Ascender years to avoid

No model year of the Isuzu Ascender stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Isuzu Ascender years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Isuzu Ascender complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20032004200520062007

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Isuzu Ascender problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    82
  • Fuel system
    66
  • Lights
    23
  • Engine
    15
  • Visibility
    12
  • Airbags
    12
  • Transmission
    11
  • Brakes
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Body
    6
  • Tires
    5
  • Seat belts
    5

Isuzu Ascender problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20078910Fuel system42,00040
20066932Fuel system78,00061
20055364Electrical80,00013
20045364Electrical80,00010
20036935Electrical40,00052

Recalls 12

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Questions about the Isuzu Ascender

What years of the Isuzu Ascender should you avoid?

No single model year of the Isuzu Ascender has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Isuzu Ascender?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Isuzu Ascender?

Electrical, with 82 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (66) and lights (23).

How many recalls does the Isuzu Ascender have?

12 recalls between 2003 and 2007. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.

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