2003 Isuzu Ascender Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year.
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 2003 Isuzu Ascender is the same vehicle as a chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy. At approximately 51,000 miles and out of warranty. The fan clutch motor had to be replaced. I had to assume full payment to replace it. Now, the truck sounded like the undercarriagewas rattling. Had it to a mechanic, and the mechanic stated that I must have been the sway bar links replaced in the vehicle. Upon further discussion the mechanic determine d that he had to replace them on the trailblazer , and the service manager had to have them replaced on the envoy, both with the same platform. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194827, 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…
- 10020536Oct 1, 2006Revised shock module replacement (service manual revision).
- 10016141Jun 1, 2005Rattle, clunk, pop, snap noise from front and/or rear suspension while driving over rough, uneven, wash board road surfaces.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
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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