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2004 Isuzu Ascender Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Isuzu Ascender, most often about the electrical (53% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Ascender model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Isuzu Ascender problems
Electrical
34 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact started the ignition and noticed that the digital odometer and gear gauges were inoperative. Also, all of the warning light indicators were not working on the instrument panel. There were no warnings prior to the intermittent failures. The vehicle was being scheduled…
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…
Fuel system
17 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Fuel tank leaks spilling fuel at all times. Have been told by mechanic that the fuel filler neck was ultrasonically welded to the fuel tank and that the seam did not hold. He reported seeing this on several vehicles, different make, same body style.
The contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis they advised her that the fuel tank was fractured but there was no sign of corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
Engine
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: engine.
Check engine light came on while vehicle was idling. Took to dealer and he had to reprogram or reboot the computer. (1 day at dealer) subsequently (approx. 6 months) the dash lights failed (no warning lights) dealer reprogrammed/rebooted computer. Problem recurred on trip home so I returned car to dealer. Diagnosed as…
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.
Lights
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 150,000 miles. Parts named most often: tail lights.
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.
The low beams on my headlights will go out without warning while driving at night. My daytime running lights also will turn off without warning and turn back on but this is not as much of a safety issue as when it happens during nighttime driving. Sometimes my headlights will not work from the moment I start my car…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear, power window devices and controls, windshield.
The contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed a burning smell and smoke being emitted from inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke came from the power switch for the front driver side door. The contact removed the cover for the door and…
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…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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…
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.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Isuzu Ascender recalls
Lights: turn signal
Risk: The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of headlights
Summary
The subject vehicles are model year (my) 2002-2009 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2004-2007 buick rainier, 2003-2008 isuzu ascender, 2005-2009 saab 9-7x, 2002-2004 oldsmobile bravada, 2003-2006 chevrolet ssr, 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, and 2006-2008 pontiac grand prix. This scope includes the trailblazer/envoy variants: 2002-2006 envoy xl/trailblazer ext and 2004-2005 envoy xuv. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject headlight driver module (hdm). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by general motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicle
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
Summary
During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the US.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the
Questions about the 2004 Isuzu Ascender
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Isuzu Ascender?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); fuel system (17 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Isuzu Ascender have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 5, 2005 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Isuzu Ascender?
- It is the most complained-about Ascender model year since 2000, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.