2019 Subaru Ascent Problems & Complaints

Most common 2019 Subaru Ascent problems

• Electrical system~11,000 miles
  16036%
• Transmission & drivetrain~18,000 miles
  9020%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~15,000 miles
  8118%
• Other / not specified~15,000 miles
  5913%
• Engine & cooling~10,000 miles
  4811%
• Brakes~7,000 miles
  266%
• Fuel & propulsion system~4,000 miles
  164%
• Driver assistance~1,000 miles
  133%
• Body & structure~21,000 miles
  123%
• Suspension~5,000 miles
  112%
• Air bags~18,000 miles
  72%
• Steering~2,000 miles
  72%
• Lights~20,000 miles
  72%
• Wheels & tires~10,000 miles
  61%
• Speed control & acceleration~32,000 miles
  51%
• Stability & traction control~1,000 miles
  31%
• Locks & latches~79,000 miles
  31%
• Seat belts
  20%
• Seats~34,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 443 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Subaru Ascent complaints by model year

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2019 Subaru Ascent recalls (9)

What 2019 Subaru Ascent owners say

Electrical system all 160 →

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the battery would be drained overnight and the vehicle had to be jumpstarted. The failure was intermittent at first but had since become constant. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first purchased, the dealer installed a new battery. The contact stated the battery level warning light was illuminated whenever the battery was drained. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the battery was completely drained and the vehicle could not be started. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery had drained and that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Transmission & drivetrain all 90 →

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and attempting to accelerate on several occasions, the vehicle jolted forward while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer software needed to be updated. The software updated but the failure reoccurred after almost two months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that another software needed to be updated; however, the failure reoccurred after almost two months. The contact believed that the failure was associated with Manufacturer Recall Number: 16-139-22 CVT Assembly (WRK-21) Warranty Extension (TCM reprogramming to prevent CVT chain slip). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V955000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated shortly after receiving the letter while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms part not available. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Windows, wipers & sunroof all 81 →

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she heard a cracking sound coming from the windshield and saw a minor crack on the driver's side of the windshield. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence and parked it. The next day, the contact noticed that the crack had extended to approximately 5-feet long. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the windshield; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the windshield made an exploding sound and there was an 8-inch-long circle crack on the driver's side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken back to dealer who replaced the windshield for a second time; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated that she sealed the half inch long crack that was on the driver's side of the windshield herself. …

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front windshield was struck by a small pebble kicked up by another vehicle. The contact stated that the damage was a small crack and chip on the lower section in the middle of the windshield. The contact drove the vehicle to a glass repair shop to have the chip and crack repaired. The contact stated that repair was performed; however, the windshield had started to crack at the point of the repair. The contact was advised by the glass repair shop that the windshield needed to be replaced. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

2019 Subaru Ascent engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.