Worst 2021 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | 1 | 1,111 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | — | 3,672 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 12 | — | — | 1,988 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | 300 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 3,360 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Subaru Ascent
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~271,694 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.
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2021 Subaru Ascent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Subaru Ascent reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Ascent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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