2005 Isuzu Ascender fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 24 complaints for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2005 isuzu ascender. Filled up my tank and the fuel gauge went to empty with the orange/yellow light on. Fuel gauge does not work. There have been many complaints of this same problem with GM vehicles. There should be a recall on this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the engine exhibited an unusual increase in rpms of up to 3,500. The contact shifted into neutral yet the failure persisted. The contact turned off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle proceeded as normal. In addition, the fuel level gauge would provide erroneous fuel level readings. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender
- Electrical system 27 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
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