Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent owners have reported 44 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 (17 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

Traveling in my 2025 Subaru Ascent with cruise control set at 50mph. Bright sunny day, no shadows on the road and no vehicles in front of me. My vehicle slammed on the brakes out of nowhere. Held deceleration about 5-7 seconds and then resumed cruising speed. The road I was on is generally busy.   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

My eyesight camera keeps failing, it just started like a week ago I had it scanned and it is saying there is an error with the eyesight camera, I have not had an issue with it until now.   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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