2019 Subaru Ascent Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 442 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Subaru Ascent
The 2019 Subaru Ascent shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
442
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
6 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Subaru Ascent (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. The hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. In addition, any…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614….
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (pcv)
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short…
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer…
🔧 Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The…
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners…
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Subaru Ascent
Based on 442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Subaru Ascent — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Subaru Ascent
Is the 2019 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has 9 recall campaigns and 442 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 9 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 2019 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Subaru Ascent are: Electrical System, Power Train, Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Subaru Ascent safe to buy?
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 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: 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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
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