Ascender
Isuzu Ascender: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Isuzu Ascender2002–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–June 2008 |
| Model years | 2003–2008 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT360 GMT370 (EXT) |
| Engines | 4.2 L LL8 Vortec DOHC I6 5.3 L LM4Vortec OHV V8 5.3 L LH6 Vortec OHV V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (SWB) 3,277 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,867 mm (SWB) 5,273 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm (SWB) 1,918 mm (LWB) |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | United States Moraine, Ohio (Moraine Assembly) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2006 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2008 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.2–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 28 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 43 | 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 23 | 2003, 2004 |
| Lights | 13 | 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 2003, 2004 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2003, 2004 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 6 | 2003, 2004 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2003, 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2003, 2004 |
| Tyres | 4 | 2003, 2004 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2004: 99 complaints, 2 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.