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Isuzu AscenderModel year report

2007 Isuzu Ascender Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
42,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.2L 6-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and electronic stability control (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 92 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “All the lights on board are on...stays on for hours than goes partial off ... Engine lights on zero gas on all the time... Is risk to drive with all board lights on so what should I do? In phoenix, az. Where we live there is no Isuzu dealer...”

NHTSA complaint #10568196, filed 2014-03, 39,100 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 Isuzu Ascender. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the driver’s side window unexpectedly rolled down. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver’s door master window switch module had melted and was inoperable. The contact ordered a replacement part for the failure. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11720732, filed 2026-02, 94,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2007 Isuzu Ascender. While driving at 30 MPH, the headlights and the low beams failed without warning. After five minutes, the vehicle resumed normal operation; however, the low beam light failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10732465, filed 2015-07, 160,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,100 and 94,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 42,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2009201020114201420152026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Ascender 5 · sedan (side air bags) RWD/4WDnot rated3 / 4——4 · 19.1% risk
Ascender 5 · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated3 / 4——4 · 19.1% risk
Ascender 7 · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 19.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Isuzu Ascender version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ascender 5-passenger 2WD4.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic142016$4,200
Ascender 5-passenger 4WD4.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic142016$4,200
Ascender 7-passenger 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 92 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 92 bulletins →

Other model years of the Isuzu Ascender

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20071042,0004—16—Not enough data
20063278,0006—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20056480,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20046480,0001—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20033540,0005—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Isuzu Ascender model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Isuzu Ascender have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Isuzu Ascender is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2007 Isuzu Ascender been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Isuzu Ascender get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Isuzu Ascender (Ascender 5-passenger 2WD, 4.2L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Isuzu Ascender reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,000 miles and the middle half falls between 39,100 and 94,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.