Subaru Ascent owners have reported 146 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving the passenger door window behind the driver burst, then began falling into the car. The safety issue would have occurred if one of my grandchildren were sitting there. Also, the startling event of it just bursting and possible causing a jerk in the car. Read details...
2020 Subaru Ascent with approximately 6,700 mileage. Windshield cracked for no apparent reason while parked in outdoor parking lot. Immediately heard noise after we got in car and saw the crack. Started midway at top of passenger side of windshield and proceeded down and across 23 1/2 inches. Read details...
Battery has died at least 3-4 times since purchasing the car. Also ongoing issues with the radio- radio has stopped working completely before two instances when the radio died. Amplifier has been changed in car and serviced multiple times. Read details...
V1. The battery died within 6 months 4 times :first time Aug. 21. 2020 , than Dec. 03. 2021 , Dec 24. 2021 and Jan. 04. 2021 2. The stereo system is not working properly sound cutting off frequently. 3. Break problem. Read details...
When the car idles for even short periods of time (5 minutes) the inside of the car will start to smell like fumes (exhaust type smell). This happens in any environment (parking lot, our driveway, rural area) when the car is in park and still running. Read details...