Car diagnostics for a 2003 Isuzu Ascender
Car diagnostics for the 2003 Isuzu Ascender: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Isuzu Ascender for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on your 2003 Isuzu Ascender, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your Ascender and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 6-cylinder. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. If you have the service history of your Ascender, have it ready for the shop. Power: the 4.2L 6-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Between shop visits
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Getting a clear quote
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Make a request
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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