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Mechanical: carrier/rack
Risk. POOR REAR TAIL LIGHT VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
2008 Pleasure Way AscentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Pleasure Way Ascent has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Pleasure Way Ascent 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 Pleasure Way.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Ascent 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 Ascent median. How we score
'07'08'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ascent owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LOSS OF SPEED WHEN ACCELERATING. EGR VALVE PLUGS WITH CARBON. OIL OVERHEATS AND CAUSES MELTING OF PARTS. CAME ON GRADUALLY.
Own a 2008 Ascent?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.