Dodge Sprinter 3500 vs Isuzu Ascender
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Dodge Sprinter 3500 | Isuzu Ascender |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 281 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2012 | 2003–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.7% | 8.5% |
Dodge Sprinter 3500 by year
What breaks
Airbags
44
38.9%
Engine & Cooling
28
24.8%
Electrical System
11
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.2%
Brakes
7
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
2.7%
Lights
3
2.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
2.7%
Isuzu Ascender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
30.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
68
24.2%
Lights
23
8.2%
Engine & Cooling
15
5.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
4.3%
Airbags
12
4.3%
Brakes
7
2.5%