2019 Subaru Ascent Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Ascent.
Worst 2019 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 155 | — | 4 | 13,068 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 80 | 1 | — | 16,797 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 66 | — | — | 13,135 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 57 | 2 | 1 | 14,703 mi | |
| ENGINE | 47 | 1 | 2 | 11,183 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 | 2 | — | 13,726 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | 2 | 8,303 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | — | — | 27,856 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 12,450 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | 1 | 20,820 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 4,155 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14,328 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6,185 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 175 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 2 | — | 2,825 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 20,667 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 5,675 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | 23,667 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 25,185 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 315 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 18,460 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 37,097 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 30,920 mi |
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Recalls for 2019 Subaru Ascent
55 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,030,200 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
+ 45 more recalls
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