Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent owners have reported 40 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Ascent


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Subaru Ascent

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

When driving below 5 mph—forward or reverse—with the rear passenger door fully open, the only alert is a small “door ajar” icon on the dash. This icon is the same drawing, whether the door is completely open or semi-latched, so the driver has no way to know the extent of the   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Uncommanded maximum braking with simultaneous high-voltage and low-voltage shutdown. Vehicle is not safe in florida with puddles or any types of ongoing obstructions vehicle shuts down in the middle of traffic if it perceives you do not match google maps   Read details...

The Warnings problem

2022 Subaru Ascent. Noticed progressive strong odor in the car. After rain had significant fluid accumulation in the front passenger ceiling, inside front passenger door (sloshing), and wet carpets on the floor on the passenger side.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance front camera became inoperable. The pre-collision, the braking control, and the lane departure warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...




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