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2020 Subaru Ascent Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 316 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Subaru Ascent

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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45/100

Buyer Beware — 2020 Subaru Ascent

The 2020 Subaru Ascent shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
316
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Subaru Ascent (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V955000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V954000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V587000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V907000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Subaru Ascent

Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
98
Power Train
54
Visibility/wiper
45
Unknown Or Other
43
Service Brakes
18
Visibility
10
Structure
9
Engine
9
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Subaru Ascent — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 431 complaints 2020 316 complaints 2021 96 complaints 2022 53 complaints 2023 39 complaints 2024 47 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Subaru Ascent

Is the 2020 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Subaru Ascent has 4 recalls and 316 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2020 Subaru Ascent has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Subaru Ascent are: Electrical System, Power Train, Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Subaru Ascent safe to buy?
The 2020 Subaru Ascent has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Ascent should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Ascent are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.