Isuzu models

Isuzu at a glance

We have 6 Isuzu models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2009.

The lineup is made up of 5 pickup trucks and 1 SUV -.

The Isuzu i-280 Extended Cab is the most fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined in its best version, while the Isuzu Ascender is the thirstiest at 16 MPG.

Across all models and years there are 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Isuzu Ascender has the most (4), and the Isuzu Ascender has collected the most owner complaints (22). No recalls: Isuzu i-280 Extended Cab, Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab, Isuzu i-350 Crew Cab, Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab and Isuzu i-370 Extended Cab.

On average, the best version of each model returns 18 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the Ascender (last sold 2009), i-290 Extended Cab (last sold 2008), i-370 Crew Cab (last sold 2008), i-370 Extended Cab (last sold 2008) and i-280 Extended Cab (last sold 2006).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel/propulsion system.

Its longest-running model in our data is the Ascender, with model years from 2005 to 2009.

Every Isuzu model in one line

→ The 2009 Isuzu Ascender is a SUV - offered with a 4.2L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 10% worse than the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.

→ The 2006 Isuzu i-280 Extended Cab is a standard pickup truck offered with a 2.8L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 26% better than the 2006 standard pickup truck average of 16.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

→ The 2008 Isuzu i-290 Extended Cab is a small pickup truck offered with a 2.9L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2008 small pickup truck average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.

→ The 2006 Isuzu i-350 Crew Cab is a standard pickup truck offered with a 3.5L 5-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 10% better than the 2006 standard pickup truck average of 15.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

→ The 2008 Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab is a small pickup truck offered with a 3.7L 5-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 small pickup truck average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.

→ The 2008 Isuzu i-370 Extended Cab is a small pickup truck offered with a 3.7L 5-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 small pickup truck average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.