2006 Isuzu ASCENDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
78,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 32 complaints (28.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 21.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Electrical System: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Exterior Lighting: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 5; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 6; 2016: 4; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10267118 · 2009-04-28 (April 28, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED UP AND REPLACED. THE WIRES BEGAN MELTING IN THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RESISTOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST BETWEEN $700-800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,956.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322654 · 2010-03-29 (March 29, 2010)
MAY 2009 ISUZI ASCENDER I TOOK TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUSE PANEL LOCATED UNDER THE BACK SEAT FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. PRIOR TO THAT I HAD A BEARING IN THE ENGINE GO OUT 2008. NOW AS OF FEB 2010 MY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAS NOW GONE OUT. THIS IS SEVERAL ISSUES WITH A VEHICLE I PURCHASED NEW 8-2006 AND HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456748 · 2012-04-28 (April 28, 2012)
FIRST AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING UNIT ON DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. IT WAS DETERMINED - WILL FIRST THE COMPUTER COULD NOT READ MY CODES; THEN MY MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS FROM THE FUEL SENSOR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. REPLACED FUEL PUMP FOR 450.00 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON AND FUEL GAUGE IS INOPERABLE. I CAN NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CAR DRIVE GOOD HOWEVER HAVING THESES ISSUES; NEXT MECHANIC TRIES TO LOCATE 06 CAR BOOK. LOCALLY HERE THEY ARE NOT SOLD AND IT'S QUITE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE 06 ISUZU ASCENDER CAR BOOK.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10456748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10597368 · 2014-06-10 (June 10, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY WHILE IT WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,462.
Owner-reported narrative. 102,462 miles reported. Look up ODI 10597368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10323545 · 2010-04-02 (April 2, 2010)
HAVE A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER IN WHICH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINES THAT LEAD FROM TRANSMISISON TO TRANSMISSION COOLER HAVE CORRODED. PARTS REPLACED AT ISUZU DEALERSHIP AT FULL COST TO CUSTOMER. LINES WERE LEAKING WHERE CORROSSION HAD EATEN THROUGH LINES.
Owner-reported narrative. 51,594 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522429 · 2013-06-29 (June 29, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OUR 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER MADE A LOT NOISE AND STOPPED RUNNING, LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO DRIFT OFF THE HIGHWAY ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH OUT GETTING MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN KILLED. THIS VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT USED. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NEED A BRAND NEW ENGINE BECAUSE OF "SUPPOSED" VALUE TAPS AND NOW I BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION BLEW! I AM SO UPSET I HEAR THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT ALL I CAN LOCATE NOW IS THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SWITCH…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10376974 · 2011-01-17 (January 17, 2011)
FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT, THE FUEL GAUGE READ BETWEEN AN 1/8 AND 1/4 TANK. THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. AFTER FILLING THE TANK BACK UP THE GAUGE WOULD BE VERY SPORADIC AND NOW DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LARGE PROBLEM WITH GM FUELS LEVELS SENDING UNITS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10376974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10572731 · 2014-03-17 (March 17, 2014)
WAS STRUCK BY A VAN STARTING AT DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR ALL THE WAY DOWN DRIVERS SIDE. DRIVERS DOOR OPENED ALLOWING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED. SEAT BELT RELEASED AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ENGINE STALLED DURING ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 175,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10572731 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10327993 · 2010-04-28 (April 28, 2010)
TRAVELING APPROX: 45 MPH. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS ON CAUSING CAR TO VEER TO LEFT INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. TRACTION CONTROL WILL ENGAGE IN PARKING LOTS OR AT LOW SPEEDS WITH OUT WHEEL SPIN. IT WILL ENGAGE BRAKES AND AT TIMES NOT RELEASE UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10327993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10428356 · 2011-10-03 (October 3, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. WHILE IN DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING SOUND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE SQUEAKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD INTERMITTENTLY AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD NEED A FLUSH EXCHANGE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTO SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10428356 at NHTSA ↗