2006 Isuzu Ascender Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“It was raining outside and I got in my SUV to drive down the driveway to pick up my granddaughter as she got off the bus. As I started the SUV and put it into reverse to back out of my space I noticed that the driver window started to roll down, the window got about halfway down I pressed the switch to raise the window and it started going up and then stopped at about 3/4 of the way up, at this point I had stopped the SUV and I let off of the switch and the window went all the way down and I noticed smoke coming up from the window seals. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476654, filed 2012-09, 160,660 miles“Power controls on driver's side door, controlling mirrors, seats, locks, windows, have defected twice since purchase of vehicle two years ago, requiring replacement of power module.”
NHTSA complaint #10217640, filed 2008-02, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10967876, filed 2017-03, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air conditioner and the heater became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, the contact replaced the fan relay switch but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the relay switch was replaced a second time but the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights and the driver side tail light failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702006, filed 2015-03, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V404000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet…Covers: Isuzu Ascender 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 13V248000Jun 13, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer…Covers: Isuzu Ascender 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 12V406000Aug 16, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick…Covers: Isuzu Ascender 2006–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +2 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…
- 10051887Mar 1, 2013Isuzu: see document search button for owner letter. Driver's door module may short, in circuit board, if fluid enters and cause power door lock and power window switch to…
- 10021008Oct 1, 2006Distortion in outer surface of vehicle glass.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Isuzu Ascender
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
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 complaintsSeats
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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