2004 Isuzu Ascender Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Isuzu Ascender, and owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Isuzu Ascender
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: 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…
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Isuzu Ascender have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,724 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 iss”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2017 · Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 isuzu ascender. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 16, 2016 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Isuzu Ascender (Ascender 2WD, Ascender 4WD, Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, Ascender 5-passenger 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Isuzu Ascender model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu Ascender model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Isuzu Ascender | 5 | 35 |
| 2004 Isuzu Ascender | 1 | 64 |
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender | 1 | 64 |
| 2006 Isuzu Ascender | 6 | 32 |
| 2007 Isuzu Ascender | 4 | 10 |
| 2008 Isuzu Ascender | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Isuzu Ascender
How do I know if my 2004 Isuzu Ascender has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Isuzu Ascender; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V198000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Isuzu models
- Rodeo2,477 complaints
- Trooper576 complaints
- Amigo185 complaints
- Axiom158 complaints
- Hombre122 complaints
- Rodeo Sport107 complaints
- Vehicross69 complaints
- Pickup Truck67 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.