KnownCarProblemsSubaru Ascent Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,035 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru Ascent since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2019, 2020, 2021. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Subaru Ascent problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 50 | Visibility and wipers | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Ascent | 45 | Brakes | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 Ascent | 56 | Transmission | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 Ascent | 103 | Transmission | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Ascent | 322 | Electrical | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 Ascent | 442 | Electrical | 9 | 10 |
23 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Subaru Ascent
- What years of the Subaru Ascent have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2019 (442), 2020 (322), 2021 (103).
- What is the most common problem with the Subaru Ascent?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (291), visibility and wipers (203), transmission (186).
- Which Subaru Ascent years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (56), 2021 (103), 2020 (322). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.