Worst 2022 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BRAKES
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 2,076 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Subaru Ascent
1 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
Other Subaru Ascent Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Ascent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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