12
recalls
The Isuzu Ascender has 12 recalls covering 1.65 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (6). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
12
Most for 2006: 6
Units affected
1.65M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2004 to 2004
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2004 | 5 4-DR W/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Isuzu Ascender, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system82
- Fuel system, gasoline38
- Exterior lighting23
- Fuel/propulsion system19
- Air bags12
- Power train11
- Fuel system, other10
- Complaints
- 205
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 4
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Isuzu Ascender by component
- Visibility5 · 675K units
- Equipment2 · 35K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 716K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 98K units
- Power train1 · 11 units
- Steering1 · 124K units
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Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Isuzu Ascender recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2009 Isuzu Ascender. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Isuzu Ascender have?
12 recalls cover the Isuzu Ascender, for 1.65 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is visibility (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Isuzu Ascender?
Electrical system: named in 82 of the 205 safety complaints about the Isuzu Ascender, then fuel system, gasoline (38). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.