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Isuzu Ascender Electrical problems by year

43 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Isuzu Ascender's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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200434000
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Electrical recalls

Latest Ascender electrical complaints

2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemBrakes

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 10862149
2004 Isuzu AscenderTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

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.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10824522
2004 Isuzu AscenderSteeringElectrical system

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 turnover. Battery running all lights. Had auto towed again to midas but unable to diagnose. Spoke with auto shop and given this info to check recall for this vehicle. Vin...

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[[redacted]]. 2004 Isuzu ascender. Will require another tow to different facility for diagnostics plus more fees for repairs,towing. Auto was in park on side street 4pm 12/30/15 after driving vehicle all day. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10817203
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Electrical system · StructureNHTSA 10816326
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10811448
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemLights

Vehicle headlights work very erratically both when vehicle is parked or in motion. Low-beam lights will go off on a moment's notice and only high-beam lights will work. More recently, even the high-bean lights have been acting up and turning off. Headlights sockets were replaced at some point but problem persists. This condition is extremely dangerous, especially when driving at night and all the headlights go out.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10788881
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that the gauges and lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The contact also noticed smoke and flames coming from the control panel of the arm rest on the front driver side door. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v035000 (visibility) even though the windshield of the vehicle had shifted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · StructureNHTSA 10721513
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the entire instrument panel went dark. After twenty minutes, it resumed normal function. The contact mentioned that the problem had recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10640657
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled with the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted and resumed in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four separate occasions where the ignition switch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10568747
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that the driver's side door control failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the driver's side door control module exhibited a short and as a result, would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10544388
2004 Isuzu AscenderBrakesElectrical system

Abs and brake warning lights and warning chime comes on every time we drive the car. The chime will go off after about 15 sec. Of chiming. Lights and warning on the "readout" stay on. Our mechanic said its the abs module and gm doesn't have any. They have been on backorder for at least 8 months. He said it's a problem with "like" gm vehicles also. This is a safety hazard. Don't know to take it seriously or not. Don't know if our brakes are going to work. We need this fixed and we can't even get a part. Help!! *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 10520243
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemFuel system

Had check engine light come on and had checked out. Code brought up said gas cap problem. Replaced gas cap and went away for a week. Had problem come back and asked mechanic and said it was a common problem on these vehicles. Mechanic also said it could be connection to fuel tank from gas fill tube. Had checked out and was ok. Put on new gas cap again and went away for another week and came back. Done with it. Tired of putting money into a problem that won't go away. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10515771
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical system

Speedometer showing different speed than actual. Car will show it is going 50 mph and will be actually going 60mph. Car will show going 45mph and will be going around 56mph. Took to mechanic and he said was probably stepper motor. Estimated cost to fix is $365.00. 2Nd problem I've had with dash!! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10515769
2004 Isuzu AscenderElectrical systemFuel system

There has been ungoing electrical issues since buying this vehicle new. The headlights have stopped working and there is an intermittent problem with the lights and the internal chime. Sometimes the lights don't come on or the chimes can not be heard and then it is working properly again. The engine in the vehicle ihad to be orepalced just before it went to 60000 miles so, it has an 2005 engine. This engine has a hard revv when shifting gears. There are gas fumes coming into the cabin. The vehicle has been taken...

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to the mechanic several times and they have not been able to find the leak. I don't live in the salt belt area. I live in northern fl and this is not the only place that the vehicle has been, but it has not been where there are salted roads like the nort east and midatlantic. Request your assistance. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10512477

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