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US recalls (1)
Visibility: windshield
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 and remedy
Risk: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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.
Owner complaints (64)
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Isuzu Ascender (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 35).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender 5 4-DR | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender 7 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Isuzu Ascender version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Ascender 5-passenger 2WD 4.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ascender 5-passenger 4WD 4.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ascender 7-passenger 2WD 4.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Ascender 7-passenger 2WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Ascender 7-passenger 4WD 4.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Ascender 7-passenger 4WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.