Reliable Auto DB

2024 Subaru Ascent reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Ascent over 3 years — 17 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Ascent years here — under the median of the other years, which is 21. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2019 Subaru Ascent
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Complaints

50

Per year

17

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility (23 of 50), then Visibility and wipers (8) and Electrical system (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (26 of 50). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Ascent has 45 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Subaru Ascent. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Labels 2026-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 26V436000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
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 of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

Complaints by component (50 total)

Visibility
23
Visibility and wipers
8
Electrical system
4
Forward collision avoidance
4
Back-over prevention
3
Powertrain
3
Steering
3
Wheels
3
Engine
2
Speed control
2
Tires
2
Air bags
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

26202416202582026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM…"
    Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-28
  • "While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. I immediately pulled over and stopped…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-26
  • "I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family. The vehicles were purchased approximately one month…"
    Tires · filed 2026-06-15
  • "While pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. I lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. No check engine lights or warnings…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-05-28
  • "I am a current lessee of a 2024 Subaru Ascent. I leased this vehicle starting July 27, 2024. My lease ends on July 27, 2027. I live 60 miles away from the dealership and only did a test drive around town. The minute I…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-05-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Ascent 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

1st generation (BT), 2019–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 synthetic (2.4L turbo; 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 5.4 qt capacity
Tire size 245/50R20, 245/60R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 22V907000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components. 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 from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22. When NHTSA lists multiple Subaru nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent reliable?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Ascent over 3 years — 17 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Ascent years here — under the median of the other years, which is 21. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

What are common problems with a 2024 Subaru Ascent?

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility (23 of 50), then Visibility and wipers (8) and Electrical system (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (26 of 50). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Ascent has 45 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Subaru Ascent been recalled?

The 2024 Subaru Ascent has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Subaru Ascent?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2024 Subaru Ascent with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Subaru Ascent get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Subaru Ascent is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Subaru Ascent use?

The Ascent 2.4L turbo US manual specifies 0W-20 synthetic, with 5W-30 only when 0W-20 is unavailable.

When did the Subaru Ascent launch in the US?

The first US Ascent model year is 2019 (1st generation / BT).

What tire sizes does a Subaru Ascent use?

Common US sizes include 245/60R18 and 245/50R20 depending on trim.