Subaru Ascent owners have reported 76 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Oil leak from engine constantly from front differential, rec cvt pump reseal with new trans seal, pump is leaking causing drips ; drain plug is also leaking. Need to replace front and rear pads & rotors at 35k miles which is unheard of. Accessed by suberu dealership. Read details...
Brake pads not replaced while at dealership for non-uniform brake rotors. I believe not replacing the brake pads at the time of resurfacing the brake rotors will result in the brake rotors becoming non-uniform again. Read details...
I purchased the Subaru Ascent 2019 in September of 2018. Recently while traveling at highway speeds and applying the brakes a strong vibration resulted while braking. I took the car to the Subaru dealer and was told the rotors needed to be turned. Read details...
Brakes made loud noise even when driving off the lot. Told it was a new car and it will subside. The noise did not subside. It grew louder. Took car to Subaru dealer where they told me the rotors would need to,be cut! on a new car with under 900 miles! took it home and the noise was less but grew Read details...
Vehicle has 6700 miles. Vehicle has been in to dealer 2x already for brake issues. Front brakes started making vibration, grinding and vibration issues. Issue exacerbated while going downhill or lightly being on the brakes. They've replaced brake rotors, pads and calipers the first time. Read details...