2006 Isuzu Ascender Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Isuzu Ascender. While in driving in reverse at approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking sound from the steering wheel. In addition, when making a right or left turn the squeaking sound could be heard intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where the mechanic stated that the steering would need a flush exchange. The failure continued after the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428356, filed 2011-10, 65,500 milesRelated recalls
- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the…Covers: Isuzu Ascender 2006, Chevrolet Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10021512Apr 1, 2007Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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