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Subaru Ascent

2019–2023 only

1,219 classified complaints 13 recalls

348,478 sold in the US for 2019–2023.

28 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2019–2023 Subaru Ascent models have 1,219 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Battery, alternator and charging, typically surfacing around 10,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Ascent report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019–2023 only

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 247 complaints · 7.1/10k sold

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 133 complaints · 3.8/10k sold

Median onset: 6,550 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 126 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles.

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

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 123 complaints · 3.5/10k sold

Median onset: 9,800 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 78 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 5,000 miles. 9.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 71 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 5,800 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Pads and rotors · Brakes 58 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 7,050 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 40 complaints · 1.1/10k 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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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 2019–2023 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 2019–2023 model years. See the full Subaru Ascent report for every year and full specs/safety data.