2003 Isuzu Ascender Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles.
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.
“Gas gauge does not accurately report the amount of gas in tank. Had problem repaired but continues to be inaccurate. Rear hatchback window opens when bump is hit. Took to dealer, and dealer could find no ptoblem. Key often does not remove from column when placed in park. Car must be cycled through on/off and placeed in reverse and then into drive again to remove key.”
NHTSA complaint #10194828, filed 2007-06Related service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10021510Apr 1, 2007Doors are hard to close.
- 10020522Sep 1, 2006Rear liftgate binds, improper fit. This may be caused by broken welds or cracks that formed around the inner two welds.
- 10019627Mar 1, 2006Door latch freezing in cold temperatures.
- 10013513Apr 1, 2005Liftgate or liftgate glass binds, does not open completely, chmsl hits roof.
- 10014825Feb 1, 2005Door hard to close.
- 10015199Jan 1, 2005The center high-mount stop lamp (chmsl) applique is loose on the lift-gate glass.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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