MYRModel Year Report

2004 Isuzu Ascender

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2004 Isuzu Ascender
RENDERED 2026-11-01T09:35:02.997Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
64
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

56% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2004 64 2005: 64 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 10 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2004 64 2005: 64 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 10 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2004 64 2005: 64 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 10 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

2004: 64 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20020
200335
200464
200564
200632
200710
20080

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

56% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the gauges and lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-26

Also filed under Visibility

The gauge cluster is malfunctioning

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-06

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 8 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 7 reports

Exterior lighting

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights.

Engine

6% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2005-08-04Exterior lighting05V198000 On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (Up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2007-07-10Engineering analysisClosed 2008-08-28 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
  3. I
    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Isuzu Ascender — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V198000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Isuzu Ascender reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Ascender?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Isuzu Ascender have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.