Subaru Ascent owners have reported 161 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (143 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Component/system failed: the vehicle’s cvt transmission and related transmission components. The transmission and associated components have been replaced multiple times by authorized Subaru dealerships. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Read details...
Driving down the road the entire car started vibrating and felt wobbly when I got above 20mph. Pulled over to check tires and under the car, no obvious issues found. Turned off then back on the car, same issue above 20mph. Read details...
Vehicle has continued to make squealing noise and shuddering since previous transmission recall was addressed. This has occurred at speeds from 10-75 mph. It happens multiple times per week, sometimes multiple times each day. Vehicle run time has ranged from approximately 5 minutes to 2+ hours. Read details...
The transmission occasionally slips, resulting in a momentary rise in engine revs and a slight lurch. I assume that this is related to the known transmission issue for earlier Ascents, but mine is not included in the affected VIN number group. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and attempting to accelerate on several occasions, the vehicle jolted forward while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Read details...