Worst 2020 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 100 | — | 1 | 7,017 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 55 | — | 1 | 4,391 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 51 | — | — | 22,352 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 49 | — | — | 7,622 mi | |
| ENGINE | 28 | 1 | — | 19,521 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 1 | — | 7,075 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 1 | — | 2,067 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 11 | — | — | 16,273 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | — | 5,433 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | 3 | — | 9,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 23,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 24,850 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | 9,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | — | — | 9,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 19,737 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Subaru Ascent
47 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,774,654 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 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
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.
+ 37 more recalls
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