Isuzu Ascender

The 2009 Ascender in brief

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.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Isuzu Ascender has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009, classed as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.

Its most efficient year was 2009 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 16 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (8), electrical system (8), fuel/propulsion system (3).

2007 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 22 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Ascender compares

The 2005 Isuzu Ascender is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.2L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 11% worse than the 2005 SUV - average of 18 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.