2004 Isuzu Ascender Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ascender years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Isuzu Ascender. That is the most of any Ascender model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 53%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Isuzu Ascender problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 53% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 9% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 5,691 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 73,125 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 16,016 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 144,455 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 129,998 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Isuzu Ascender recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: 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 flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Risk: The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
- Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The gauge cluster is malfunctioning
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Isuzu Ascender years
← 2003 Ascender · 2005 Ascender →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ascender | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Ascender | 10 | 4 |
| 2006 Ascender | 32 | 6 |
| 2005 Ascender | 64 | 1 |
| 2004 | 64 | 1 |
| 2003 Ascender | 35 | 5 |
| 2002 Ascender | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Ascender?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Isuzu Ascender?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Isuzu Ascender a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ascender model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.