Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2025 Subaru Ascent.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
31 may 2026 (am) operating vehicle north on MD rte 147 traveling appr. 45 mph when vehicle started experiencing uncontrolled electrical activation of features e. G. , heat, air, radio, main display. This proceed a shuddering in the drive train like one would experience with a transmission issue. Then, without warning, while at full speed, there was a complete loss of engine power I. E. , it turned off, which also resulted in loss of steering and breaking resulting in a complete loss of control of the vehicle. As the vehicle drifted to a rolling stop, the main display indicated to turn off the vehicle and it was forced into park to stop it and then the ignition control button was pushed. The car was restarted and moved off the road. Subsequent restarts and terminations occurred without issue. No fault code was generated or captured by the vehicle computer and the dealer could not reproduce the problem.
I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky I was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every police and fire who responded said they have never seen a car catch fire after hitting a deer and I should report a vehicle malfunction.