2004 Isuzu Ascender problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (8) · Electrical System (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Isuzu Ascender model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (175)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin outlines the procedures for using the alpine exchange program (the "exchange program"). the exchange program must be used when any alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu commercial truck of america, inc. (icta) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting parts warranty claims. we strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in parts warranty claim payments and/or claim charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the isuzu commercial truck of america (icta) service technical assistance center (tac) provides diagnostic support to isuzu dealer technicians repairing isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. a tac case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following is a list of the isuzu-recommended threebond product part numbers identified in the various isuzu workshop manuals and bulletins. if a threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from loctite a
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:filter/Screen 2022-01-11 · 22NA009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
Showing the 6 most recent of 175 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-06 · Electrical System“the gauge cluster is malfunctioning…”
2017-05-05 · Exterior Lighting · 170,000 mi“the low beams on my headlights will go out without warning while driving at night. my daytime running lights also will turn off without warning and turn back on but this is not as much of a safety issue as when it happens during nighttime driving. sometimes my headlights will not work from the moment i start my car but most of the time they shut of…”
2016-12-16 · Engine · 180,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. the failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bank one sensor was running rich and the bank two sensor was running lean. the vehicle was repaired. the manufa…”
2016-07-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“recall has been issued on faulty gas tank. had car inspected by isuzu facility 2/4/16 and new part(s) ordered. cannot get any information as to when part will be in and my car repaired. in the meantime, driving with faulty, gas-leaking, probably dangerous car. gm apparently not communicating with isuzu and parts not getting produced.…”
2016-04-29 · Service Brakes · 144,455 mi“while driving my cars brakelight came on and the car started to accelerate faster and faster. pullled over as soon as i could and stopped the car and turned the engine off. the check gauges warning light comes on even when the car is sitting idle or when i pull up and stop at a red light it comes on.…”
2016-02-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,000 mi“fuel tank has leaking seals, which is causing fuel to leak and the smell of fuel into cabin area of vehicle and vehicle rejected during state inspection. part not available until after may.took it to repair facility, was told it was unsafe to drive then was told to come pick up the vehicle. isuzu unwilling to offer any assistance…”
2016-02-05 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. after stopping the vehicle, the contact was unable to shift gears and the ignition key failed to remove from the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. …”
2015-12-31 · Steering · 129,998 mi“had auto towed to midas after inability to start, attempted jump start, unsuccessful. battery replaced on 12/28/15. drove auto next several days and on 12/30/15 drove to pick up my husband, shut off car in park. unable to start vehicle again, keys could not be removed. keys were in lock position in battery mode, able to turn to engine on but not t…”
2015-12-27 · Structure:body“car paid is pilling off we paint this car 3 times and a thoses the samething all clear paint whit in 3-5 month start to come off can any body tell me is gm had a recal for this…”
2015-12-21 · Exterior Lighting · 150,000 mi“cluster panel does not work. the low beam lights have stopped working regularly whether stationary or driving.. they work intermittently causing the use of high beams. it has become a night time driving safety issue. car will turn off in the middle of driving causing my daughter to have to pull over for safety.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.