Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent owners have reported 47 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 (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (15 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

Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint vehicle: 2019 Subaru Ascent VIN: 4s4wmafd3k3474603 mileage: 72,093 miles I am submitting this complaint because my 2019 Subaru Ascent experienced a serious transmission-related electrical failure that may represent a broader safety defect.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

In 2024, 2025, and 2026, I have had 2 incidents in each year where the cruise control is set to 60 to 65 mph and the cruise control then accelerates the car past 100 mph. When this occurs, tapping the break does not disengage the cruise control.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

All the safety systems become disabled and check engine light goes on because transmission fluid is being pumped out of a faulty secondary pressure sensor part 31878aa020,( defective and replaced with 31878aa021), into the engines wiring at the car computer, transmission computer, and bulkhead   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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