Isuzu Ascender vs Porsche Cayenne
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 | Isuzu Ascender | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 281 | 702 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2007 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.5% | 7.4% |
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%
Porsche Cayenne by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
116
16.5%
Engine & Cooling
87
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
87
12.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
83
11.8%
Electrical System
79
11.3%
Airbags
62
8.8%
Lights
35
5.0%