2003 Isuzu Ascender for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Isuzu Ascender for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Isuzu Ascender specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 |
2003 Isuzu Ascender: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (11), exterior lighting (7) and fuel system (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V494000 | 2005-10-27 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND,... |
| 05V198000 | 2005-05-05 | exterior lighting:turn signal | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY. |
| 04V061000 | 2004-02-04 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT... |
| 03V269000 | 2003-07-21 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. |
| 03V213000 | 2003-06-05 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Isuzu Ascender for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 2003 Isuzu Ascender? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the Ascender
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 4.2L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Its combined rating is 14.7 L/100 km, which means roughly 44 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $22.79 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Size and space
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Rent the Ascender for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Ascender tells you more than any review. Rent the Ascender first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $227.90 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Get an offer
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Isuzu Ascender from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Isuzu Ascender for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Isuzu Ascender
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Isuzu Ascender?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Isuzu Ascender before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Isuzu Ascender have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Isuzu Ascender cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.