2005 ISUZU ASCENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
84
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
The 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER has received a total of 84 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (22 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (14 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER, potentially affecting up to 17,815 vehicles.
Recall 05V035000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 17,815 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
84 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 DANGEROUS. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BOTH THE HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAMS WENT OUT. BUT ON MOST OCCASIONS AND NOW EVERY OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE REGULAR LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT RANDOMLY
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 DANGEROUS. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BOTH THE HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAMS WENT OUT. BUT ON MOST OCCASIONS AND NOW EVERY OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE REGULAR LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT RANDOMLY
LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REGARDING AIRBAG IN HIS 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER WENT OFF FOR NO REASON CAUSING PERSONAL INJURIES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, BUT THE CLAIM WAS DENIED DUE TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM REPORTING A CRASH. *JS *BF
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 FOR THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ISUZU WENT OUT OF BUSINESS HERE IS MEMPHIS A FEW YEARS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
Safety Rating for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-13-04-S004 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ISUZU: FUEL LEVER SENSOR SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT. CONTACTS MAY WEAR PREMATURELY. THIS MAY CAUSE THE GAUGE TO READ EMPTY EVEN AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) MAY ALSO BECOME ILLUMINATED. *KB
379 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START, OR DELAYED CRANK. *NJ
96 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DTC C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DTC'S SETTING. WITH 4WD. *NJ
0511001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE. *NJ
0705004 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD. *KB
0710001 — STEERING
RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *KB
0707001 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
WHINE NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. VEHICLES WITH A 4.2L ENGINE. *KB
0611012 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
REAR LIFTGATE BINDS, IMPROPER FIT. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BROKEN WELDS OR CRACKS THAT FORMED AROUND THE INNER TWO WELDS. *KB
0504003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HEADLAMPS FLICKER OR MOMENTARILY DIM WHILE DRIVING. *TT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT
0604S001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU ASCENDER
- 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER — 47 complaints
- 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER — 88 complaints
- 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER (current)
- 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER — 49 complaints
- 2007 ISUZU ASCENDER — 12 complaints
- 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER — 0 complaints
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