2025 Subaru Ascent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Ascent. The most-reported areas: Steering (2), Electrical System (2), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% |
| Engine | 2 | 14% |
| Structure | 2 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 14% |
| Visibility | 2 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% |
| Tires | 1 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-17
Was getting out the car the door shut car door and side curtain on drivers side and drivers seats airbag deployed. My children were in the car no injuries during event. But, could have depending on when the airbags would have deployed if not then. Please inspect. Had manufacturer come inspect and was denied repair. No ...
Steering - filed 2026-07-23
2025 Subaru Ascent has a popping noise randomly usually when turning left. Dealership services can not find the source.
Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-06-26
The car will spontaneously brake for no reason while driving forward and reverse. The steering wheel will spontaneously steer you out of the lane. The doors will lock while you are in the car and you can't get out for about 30 seconds. The deck door will come down on you unexpectedly while loading items. It has hit us ...
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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.