repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which…
2006 Isuzu AscenderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2006 Isuzu Ascender, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Isuzu Ascender has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Exterior lighting
2Visibility/wiper
2Fuel system, other
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Power train
2Engine and engine cooling
109 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2006 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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
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.
Best & worst years
2006 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Isuzu Ascender, and the recalls they led to.
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchLed to recall 12V-406
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Ascender owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY DUE TO A BAD SENSOR. SENSOR IS IN FUEL TANK AND ESTIMATE TO FIX IS BETWEEN $600 AND $1000. ISUZU ADMITS THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART AND WOULD PAY TO REPLACE IF VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 120000 MILES AND LESS THAN TEN YEARS IN SERVICE. VEHICLE HAS 80000 MILES AND TEN…
THE ISSUE STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. MY BATTERY WAS DYING AND I FINALLY SEEN THAT SOME OF MY LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF THE CAR WERE NOT SHUTTING OFF. I TRIED MANUALLY SHUTTING THEM OFF AND THAT DID NOT WORK. NOW MY HEAT AND AIR DOES NOT…
THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING. WAS AT A INTERSECTION AND LIGHT TURNED GREEN STARTED TO PULL AWAY AND SUV JUST DIED. TURNING KEY DID NOTHING, TRIED SEVERAL TIMES THEN STARTED AGAIN BUT WHEN PUT IN GEAR DIED AGAIN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TROUBLE SHOOTING BY GM DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE…
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