2005 Isuzu Ascender Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Air condition works but it can't be change to flow directly to the front with the control button, will come out thru the sides , the front windshield, and behind the drivers seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10436078, filed 2011-11, 120,235 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated while he was driving out of his driveway at 2 MPH he noticed smoke coming from both the front and rear driver's side power window switches which immediately failed to function. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10620910, filed 2014-08, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the horn would come on intermittently. Also, the contact stated that the drivers side window glass fell inside the vehicle and fractured. In addition, the contact mentioned that it was difficult to shift gears. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10626771, filed 2014-08, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V035000Feb 3, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield…Covers: Isuzu Ascender 2005, GMC Envoy 2005, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 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 2005 Isuzu Ascender
27 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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