Research · 3 model years

Isuzu AscenderEvery model year, 2003–2008

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 99 owner complaints for the Isuzu Ascender. The 2004 model year has the most complaints (64).

01 —Model years

Isuzu Ascender years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2008	1	0	0	Not rated	16
2004	1	64	0	Not rated	16
2003	5	35	2	Not rated	15

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2003	35
2004	64
2008	0

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2008 Ascender

1 campaign

15V-519

Exterior lighting: headlights

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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Exterior lightingReported Aug 14, 2015NHTSA 15V519000

All 2008 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026

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