Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Subaru Ascent owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the front passenger's and driver's side doors were difficult to open due to large gaps in the doors caused by improper welding. The contact also stated that an abnormal line had formed on the moonroof without incident while the vehicle was stationary. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V508000 (Structure) which she linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the cause of the failure was due to human error. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,920.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he noticed a horizontal crack on the lower driver's side windshield. The contact stated that there was no impact on the windshield to cause the crack. The contact had the vehicle repaired through his insurance company by an independent mechanic. Recently, the same failure occurred in the same spot as before. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure obstructed his vision while driving. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact observed a crack at the bottom of the windshield by passenger's side pillar. The crack then extended up to the center of the windshield just underneath the rearview mirror. The contact observed that the crack increased by a few centimeters every time the vehicle was driven. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the driver's side door window cracked without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 6-months later, while his wife was utilizing the vehicle, she noticed that the front windshield had cracked without impact or warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, a crack was seen forming from above the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that there were no impacts to the windshield to cause the crack. The contact stated that the crack was expanding and extending down near the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a small rock struck the passenger's side windshield causing a crack. On another occasion, the contact stated that she heard a pop and saw a small crack on the driver's side windshield. The contact was unsure what caused the second crack. The dealer was contacted and referred her to a third-party windshield repair facility. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a parking garage and when she returned to the vehicle, she noticed that the windshield was cracked. The contact stated she could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 33,663.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, he noticed the front windshield was cracked on the passenger's side. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,040.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Ascent years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?
NHTSA has 81 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, 18% of the model year's 443 complaints. The component named most often is windshield (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Subaru Ascent window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2019 Subaru Ascent, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Ascent window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles, and 74% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.