2019 Subaru Ascent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 441 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Ascent. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (160), Power Train (88), Visibility/Wiper (66).
Key takeaways
- 441 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 | 88 | 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%.
| 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.
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...
Structure - filed 2026-09-04
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Accent. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the hood was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that an unknown adjustment was needed. Additionally, the shocks were replaced, but t...
Structure,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-19
Immediately after pushing the lift gate release button on the dash, a loud and constant alarm tone began. The gate would then not open using the button on the dash, remote, or handle on the exterior of the lift gate door. To access the items in the rear (and to stop the alarm), we needed to get the door open. We follo...
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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.