2003 Isuzu Ascender vs 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Isuzu Ascender | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 762 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 88 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 71,693 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Isuzu Ascender | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 256 |
| Visibility | 1 | 167 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 64 |
| Seats | 1 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 55 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 42 |
| Power Train | 4 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 38 |
| Stalling | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 34 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2003 Isuzu Ascender
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.