2020 Model Year

Subaru Ascent

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
307
Recalls
2
Crashes
5
Severe
10

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V907000 Dec 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V954000 Dec 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2026

Replaced front multi plate transfer clutch at 96,987 miles.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2026

i purchased this vehicle from Northwest Chevrolet in McKenna, Wa on [XXX] and they did not disclose to me that there were open recalls prior to my pur...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE
Nov 2026

I have had my lane assist come on by its self a few times, which is very dangerous because it seems to take over and will pull on the steering wheel....

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

Oil Leak(s) (found cam carriers leaking, front timing cover leaking, oil cooler leaking, upper and lower oil pan leaking. recommend engine reseal)....

Engine
Feb 2026

Car has 82,000 miles, has been maintained and requires an engine replacement due to 'Sludge'. Reading a lot of forums that indicate this is a common...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The CVT transmission has failed and been replaced three times despite proper maintenance. Subaru has replaced the transmission multiple times under w...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Although the NHTSA form does not include a transmission category, this complaint concerns a critical transmission-related defect in my 2020 Subaru Asc...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Vehicle: 2020 Subaru Ascent Issue: Cold weather software glitch If you are operating an Ascent or possibly other Subarus with the CVT in temperatures...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to make a turn, the vehicle hesitated to respon...

Suspension
Dec 2025

Extreme rattle/clunking driving over bumps especially on dirt roads. Seems to be many people are having this issue. I know of another co worker who ha...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Ascent has 307 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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