2004 Isuzu Ascender LS 7P 4WD
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- Photo: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S in Arctic White & Gray Metallic, Front Left, 06-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2008 Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S in Arctic White & Gray Metallic, Rear Left, 06-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Isuzu Ascender LS 7P 4WD is a 275-hp 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $35,747 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 275 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Ascender measures 207.6 inches long on a 129.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,790 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,747 ($61,502 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2-liter DOHC 24-valve I6 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Horsepower | 275 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 25 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" |
| Tires Front | P245/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P245/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 207.6 in |
| Width | 76.1 in |
| Height | 75.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 129 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,790 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
Similar cars
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2004 Isuzu Ascender 5 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Isuzu ASCENDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 5, 2005 · 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.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA campaign 05V198000
64 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Isuzu ASCENDER
Owner Complaints
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Isuzu ASCENDER (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Fuel System | 10 |
| Gasoline | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.