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Subaru Ascent

2019 only

539 classified complaints 9 recalls

81,958 sold in the US for 2019.

54 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2019 Subaru Ascent have 539 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Battery, alternator and charging, typically surfacing around 12,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Ascent report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019 only

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 139 complaints · 17/10k sold

Median onset: 12,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 60 complaints · 7.3/10k sold

Median onset: 14,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 51 complaints · 6.2/10k sold

Median onset: 16,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 51 complaints · 6.2/10k sold

Median onset: 15,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 38 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 22 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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Pads and rotors · Brakes 18 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 6,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 15 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 3,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2019 compare with other Ascent years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019 model year. See the full Subaru Ascent report for every year and full specs/safety data.