Visibility Problems of Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent owners have reported 200 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (23 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Ascent


Recently reported Visibility problems of Subaru Ascent

The Wiper problem

Driver's side mirror vibration on uneven road or at highway speeds makes visibility in mirror difficult. This has been the case since purchasing the vehicle in November 2024. Have had most recent Subaru service bulletin on mirror performed by dealer (on 8/8/25), but the problem remains.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that he parked the vehicle into the parking garage overnight and when he went to get into the vehicle the next morning he noticed the windshield was cracked, however the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was unable to determine   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Driver's side mirror vibrates when driving. Almost not usable when at highway speeds. Seems like Subaru does not have a fix for it.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while the wife was repositioning the interior rear view mirror a crack suddenly occur in the front glass windshield which extended approximately 7 inches. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the front passenger’s and driver’s side doors were difficult to open due to large gaps in the doors caused by improper welding.   Read details...




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