2025 Subaru Ascent Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Ascent.

20242026
Complaints
10
per 10K Sold
2.3
US Sales
44,400
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2025 Subaru Ascent Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#22 complaints

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Ascent.

Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2025 Subaru Ascent — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (2 complaints); Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Subaru Ascent include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Subaru Ascent as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Ascent?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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