2005 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 2005 Isuzu Ascender. That is the most of any Ascender model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints, 42%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 27 | 42% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 22% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 14% | 96,375 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 9% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 8% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 35,620 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 82,618 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 64,393 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 112,118 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 32,410 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Isuzu Ascender recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: 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.
Risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. They'll come back on usually when i get to where i'm going and park the car but driving on the highway at night and all of the sudden your headlights go out is extremely…
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. The vehicle was inspected, but the claim was denied due to the…
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 vehicle
"electrical issue"- one night,i was driving my suv on the highway with my mom and all of a sudden all of the lights inside and out (all interior and exterior) went off. We were driving along with no lights. The next day we noticed the cluster panel stopped working as well. All of the gauges except…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 isuzu ascender. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The wires on the driver side headlights melted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket was…
Other Isuzu Ascender years
← 2004 Ascender · 2006 Ascender →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ascender | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Ascender | 10 | 4 |
| 2006 Ascender | 32 | 6 |
| 2005 | 64 | 1 |
| 2004 Ascender | 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 2005 Isuzu Ascender?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Isuzu Ascender?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.