Worst 2022 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | 2,076 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 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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2022 Subaru Ascent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable?
What are common problems with the 2022 Subaru Ascent?
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Does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2022 Subaru Ascent?
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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