Subaru Ascent owners have reported 2 other/i am not sure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common other/i am not sure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other/i am not sure (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other/i Am Not Sure problems |
Were in a car accident of a speed of 32 mph. Were told we would have to get rid of the carseat due to a hard wreck.
I have the graco turn2me car seat installed rear facing on the driver's side of the middle row (captain's chairs) of my vehicle. The car seat is installed with the seat belt due to my daughter's weight (36 pounds, so we were not able to use the latch). The car seat has been adjusted to the appropriate recline based on the installation method and weight of my child. There is an appropriate amount of space between the back of the driver's seat and the car seat itself. The car seat was installed by a cpst, following all rules of installation as laid out by both my vehicle manual and the car seat installation guide (graco). The issue is that despite the perfect installation, over time (meaning a few trips), the base of the car seat becomes loose as the child gets in and out of the car seat. The car seat is then no longer securely installed in the car. This particular model rotates, so that the child can be easily loaded and harnessed into the car seat while facing outwards. While the seat is facing outwards, it also tips backwards, essentially lifting a majority of the base off of the base of the seat of the car. I have reinstalled this car seat several times following all guidelines, and despite an initially correct install, within a few trips the base becomes loose and the entire car seat is tilted. Based on a quick internet search, this is a very common problem with this make and model car seat, especially when installed using the seat belt, rear facing. I do not feel that it is at all safe for my child to be in this car seat and it should be recalled immediately by graco. No parent should have to uninstall/reinstall a car seat in a car after a few trips because it is coming lose. Photos attached show how tilted the car seat has become in the car (despite initially being installed securely). For some reason I was unable to upload videos but can share those as well showing how loose the base has become despite a proper install.