Power Train Related Problems of the 2019 Subaru Ascent

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2019 Subaru Ascent. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2019 Subaru Ascent

The Power Train problem

While driving on the highway, my vehicle suddenly lost the ability to accelerate—this is the second time this has happened, with the first incident occurring in June 2022. Each time I bring the car to the dealership, I’m told that because the issue cannot be recreated on the spot,   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Car was shaking while idling/ shifting hard/ studdering while trying to shift and not shifting while going up an incline. The transmission was damaged from the slack in the cvt belt and now has to be completely replaced. Also the battery died. No doors were left open and no lights were left on.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Vehicle has continued to make squealing noise and shuddering since previous transmission recall was addressed. This has occurred at speeds from 10-75 mph. It happens multiple times per week, sometimes multiple times each day. Vehicle run time has ranged from approximately 5 minutes to 2+ hours.   Read details...


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