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2005 Isuzu AscenderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Isuzu Ascender has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Electrical system
14Fuel system, gasoline
9Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Exterior lighting
4Vehicle speed control
4Fuel system, other
3Power train
3Engine and engine cooling
97 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Isuzu Ascender recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
71kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 electrical system complaints. 79% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles19under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Ascender year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ascender median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Ascender owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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 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…
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