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2023 Subaru Ascent Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 45 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Ascent

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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71/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2023 Subaru Ascent

The 2023 Subaru Ascent shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
45
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Subaru Ascent (4)

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

🔧 Tires
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number…
NHTSA #23V258000
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer…
NHTSA #23V392000
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #23V647000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #26V436000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Subaru Ascent

Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
7
Visibility/wiper
6
Service Brakes
6
Tires
5
Electrical System
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Air Bags
3
Power Train
2
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Subaru Ascent — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2019 442 complaints 2020 322 complaints 2021 103 complaints 2022 56 complaints 2023 45 complaints 2024 50 complaints 2025 15 complaints 2026 2 complaints 2017 Data unavailable 2018 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Subaru Ascent

Is the 2023 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Subaru Ascent has 4 recall campaigns and 45 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2023 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 2023 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Subaru Ascent are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Service Brakes, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Subaru Ascent safe to buy?
The 2023 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019, 2020.
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 NHTSA.gov/recalls.