2003 Isuzu Ascender Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brake pedal went to the floor at a rapid pace when slowing down. This resulted in the vehicle not slowing down immediately. The ABS warning light came on. The dealership replaced the ABS module. The consumer had an accident after being told by the dealer that the brakes worked normally. The brakes would go to the floor and there was a humming sound when the vehicle was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #10050233, filed 2004-01, 3,733 miles“Dt: driver's seat belt became stuck, it was jammed on the inside. Will not come out at all. It has done this before but was able at that time to get it out. Also, when pushing down on the brakes consumer could hear a clanking noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10126792, filed 2005-06, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the brake line was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10551022, filed 2013-11, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112560Nov 9, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts…
- 10022543Jul 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and / or loss of communication with brake module.
- 10015930Jul 1, 2005Revised front brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener tightening specification (service manual revision).
- 10015905Jul 1, 2005Revised rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener specification (service manual revision).
- 10016588Jun 1, 2005Abs light on, dtcs c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module.
- 10012585Apr 1, 2004Revised rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener specification.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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