2004 Isuzu Ascender Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Isuzu Ascender, 6% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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 contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the gauges and lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The contact also noticed smoke and flames coming from the control panel of the arm rest on the front driver side door. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v035000 (visibility) even though the windshield of the vehicle had shifted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10721513, filed 2015-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the contact noticed a burning smell and smoke being emitted from inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke came from the power switch for the front driver side door. The contact removed the cover for the door and power switch and discovered a burned power switch. Before the failure occurred, there had been a delay when the contact attempted to use the power switch to open or close the window. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471671, filed 2012-08, 138,000 miles“The rear window popped and explode on its own, possibly injuring the back passenger. Took to the dealer for repairs twice, but the cause was undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10105557, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10021008Oct 1, 2006Distortion in outer surface of vehicle glass.
- 10014826Apr 1, 2005Reconnection of rear window defroster contact or tab.
- 10014795Mar 1, 2005Distortiopn in outer surface of vehicle glass.
- 10014829Feb 1, 2005Outside rearview mirror vibration.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Isuzu Ascender
34 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Isuzu Ascender
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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