Isuzu Ascender Window Sticker by VIN — Free Monroney Label

Quick answer

The 2009 Isuzu Ascender window sticker reads 16 mpg combined (14 city, 20 highway) for the 4.2L 6-cyl.

The Isuzu Ascender window sticker — build, options & years

The Isuzu Ascender ran from 2003–2008.

Powertrain on the label

4.2L 6-cyl

EPA fuel economy

16 mpg combined (2009)

Warranty as sold

3 years / 36,000 miles basic

Powertrain warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles

Generations

1 (2003–2008)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Isuzu Ascender VIN decoder.

What the Isuzu Ascender sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2009 Ascender:

FIG.01·Isuzu Ascender — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker

Citystop-start driving14 mpg

Highwaysteady cruising20 mpg

Combinedthe headline figure on the label16 mpg

TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 571 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Sport Utility Vehicle, 2009) the best Ascender version ranks #33 of 38 on combined MPG (the class best is 32 mpg).

How the Ascender's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2003 to 2009:

FIG.02·Isuzu Ascender — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year

RANGE 16 → 16·SOURCE EPA · 2003–2009

Combined went from 16 mpg in 2003 to 16 in 2009. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

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ForCar Reliability Score

Isuzu Ascender · 6 model years

Safety (NHTSA)3.5

Recall record3.8

Complaint severity4.5

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Isuzu Ascender VIN decoder.

Ascender window sticker — every model year

Any Ascender from 2003–2008: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Isuzu models: Isuzu window stickers.

Other Isuzu window stickers

FIG.06·Other Isuzu window stickers
Model	Years covered	Class	Best EPA figure
Isuzu NPR	1987–2024	—	—
Isuzu Trooper	1984–2002	Special Purpose Vehicles	25 mpg
Isuzu Rodeo	1989–2004	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	20 mpg
Isuzu Amigo	1989–1999	Special Purpose Vehicles	20 mpg
Isuzu VehiCross	1999–2002	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	15 mpg
Isuzu IMPULSE	1981–1992	Subcompact Cars	26 mpg

ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Isuzu Ascender

WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Ascender, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Isuzu Ascender all three must show the same number.

Everything on the Isuzu Ascender

Recalls21 campaigns Fuel economy16 mpg best Reliability4.0/5 Common problems99 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build DimensionsSize, weight, generations Insurance costEstimated per year Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car2003–2008

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Isuzu Ascender window sticker show?

The 2009 label shows up to 16 mpg combined, #33 of 38 in its EPA class (Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,900 a year.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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