2019 Subaru Ascent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Ascent. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (160), Power Train (90), Visibility/Wiper (66).
Key takeaways
- 443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 160 | 36% |
| Power Train | 90 | 20% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 66 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 59 | 13% |
| Engine | 47 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 4% |
| Visibility | 15 | 3% |
| Structure | 12 | 3% |
| Suspension | 11 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 Subaru Ascent
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-19
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where diagnostic trouble codes were identified, and a vehicle reprogramming was performed. While driving, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-07
CVT IS SLIPPING AND FAILING INTERNALLY, CVT ASSEMBLY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.
Suspension,power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-06
Subaru of America has a Bulletin out that changes the front suspension arms for both front ends. The dealership made this correction and now the front end rattles like there are loose parts. Dealership says they don’t hear it. Won’t investigate more unless I pay them a diagnostic fee. If Subaru of America knows this v...
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More for the 2019 Subaru Ascent
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.