2005 Isuzu Ascender electrical system problems
27 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, which is 32% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving at slow speeds vehicle will cut off. You lose steering and brakes do not work well. First failure was 3 weeks after purchase. Vehicle was purchased new. Three dealerships have attempted to fix to no avail. Manufacturer was notified twice with no resolution.
Speedometer failed. Driving around 30 MPH when the gauge jumped to the end of the meter and dived back down quickly. Gauge will intermittently work but only for short time frames but then will be off by 20 to 70 MPH and jump at erratic moments. Issue happened around 95k.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender
- Fuel system 24 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
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