Worst 2023 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Wipers & Visibility
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Ascent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Subaru Ascent
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,725 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
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2023 Subaru Ascent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 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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