2005 Isuzu ASCENDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
64 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 55 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 64 complaints (34.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 10.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.8% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 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 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 |
Electrical System: 22; Fuel System, Gasoline: 14; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 5; Exterior Lighting: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags:Side/Window: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 18 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 16 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 18; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 10; 2011: 12; 2012: 11; 2013: 8; 2014: 7; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10143442 · 2005-11-22 (November 22, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATES TWO ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER, BUT DID NOT STALL. WHEN SHE TRIED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE APPROPRIATE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 333 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143442 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10169608 · 2006-09-29 (September 29, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY DECELERATED OR STOPPED, THE RPM GAUGE SPIKED REALLY HIGH THEN SLAMMED DOWN. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 3 SEPARATE DEALERS WHO DETERMINED THAT ALL PARAMETERS WERE OKAY BASED ON THE SCAN TEST. THE LAST DEALER INSTALLED A FLIGHT RECORDER TO RECORD ANY IRREGULARITIES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO DEPRESS A BUTTON WHEN THERE WERE ANY IRREGULARITIES PRESENT. NONE OF THE SE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,239 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173374 · 2006-11-13 (November 13, 2006)
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. YOU LOSE STEERING AND BRAKES DO NOT WORK WELL. FIRST FAILURE WAS 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. THREE DEALERSHIPS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX TO NO AVAIL. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TWICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,239 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182370 · 2007-02-12 (February 12, 2007)
1) CAR WAS GOING FROM A CURB TO THE STREET. CURB WAS 4-6 INCHES HIGH. 2) SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ONCE ALL 4 TIRES WERE ON THE STREET. 3) SIDE AIRBAGS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10182370 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206875 · 2007-10-25 (October 25, 2007)
IT TOOK A WHILE BEFORE THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES TO PROGRESS WHERE THEY WHERE VERIFIABLE WITH SOLID SYMPTOMS AS IN TRANSMISSION FAULTS AND POOR PERFORMANCE ALONG WITH LOSS OF COMMUNICATION TO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, AC AND BLOWER FAILURE, RADIO ETC. THE FULL EXTENT OF WHAT IS AFFECTED AND HOW IT WILL PROGRESS AS IT HAD TO THIS POINT IS UNKNOWN TO ME OR SERVICE PEOPLE. THE WIRING HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES TO TRY AND RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, AND THE EFFECTS OF MODIFICATION DID NOT WORK AND WHAT THAT WILL BRING ABOUT I…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,836 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269772 · 2009-05-23 (May 23, 2009)
DRIVING WHEN MY REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED SEPARATED CAUSING MY ASCENDER ISUZU 2005 TO SERVE AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE OVER $ 5,000 IN DAMAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10269772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10284782 · 2009-09-21 (September 21, 2009)
2005 ISUZU ASCENDER. FILLED UP MY TANK AND THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY WITH THE ORANGE/YELLOW LIGHT ON. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 91,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313294 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)
DECEMBER 22ND MY SON WAS DRIVING THE FAMILY ISUZU ASCENDER, (BASICALLY AN UPSCALE RE-BADGED CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER) WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING ALL THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE, ALBEIT HE WAS SEVERELY STUNNED, DAZED, AND HIGHLY CONFUSED FROM THE ABRUPT EXPLOSION, AND VIOLENT FORCEFUL PROJECTION OF THE BAGS. WE CONTACTED OUR INSURANCE CARRIER AMERIPRISE, AND FILED A DAMAGE CLAIM (REP [phone removed] EXT. 6555 ). A FIELD ADJUSTER CAME TO OUR HOME WHERE WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED, AND EXAMINED THE CAR F…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313294 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V035000 · Visibility:Windshield
Reported: 2005-02-03 (February 3, 2005)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗