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2006 Isuzu Ascender Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
175,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 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.

“Was struck by a van starting at drivers door mirror all the way down drivers side. Drivers door opened allowing driver to be ejected. Seat belt released and no airbags deployed. Engine stalled during accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10572731, filed 2014-03, 175,000 miles

“First after numerous attempts of putting unit on diagnostic system. It was determined - will first the computer could not read my codes; then my mechanic determined it was from the fuel sensor. Check engine light is on. Replaced fuel pump for 450.00 and check engine light still on and fuel gauge is inoperable. I can not pass inspection due to my engine light is on. Car drive good however having theses issues; next mechanic tries to locate 06 car book. Locally here they are not sold and it's quite difficult to locate 06 Isuzu Ascender car book. …”

NHTSA complaint #10456748, filed 2012-04

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200626%
200535%
200423%
200326%

Other parts of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender

Fuel system
13 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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