2005 Isuzu Ascender
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
42% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-10
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-03
I have been having issues with my gas gauge for about 3 weeks...at first I would fill up the tank or at least think it was full as the gauge would move all the way over to full then after I would stop pumping and turn on the car the gauge would go...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-05
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel system, gasoline
22% · 14 reportsAir bags
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-21
I was driving east on interstate 10 in pensacola, Florida. A vehicle traveling west lost control and came across the sloped grassy median, overturned an slid across my traffic lane, causing me to crash into their roof.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-16
Also filed under Steering
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 6 reportsExterior lighting
8% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-03-10Visibility05V035000 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…
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.
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Isuzu Ascender — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V035000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Isuzu Ascender?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.