Subaru

Ascent

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2019 to 2026

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2019. complaints: 431, about 11.1x this model's typical 39; recalls: 8, about 8x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Subaru Ascent
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2019	1Gas	23	260	$2,700	8	431	298	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%, POWER TRAIN 15%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%
complaints: 431, about 11.1x this model's typical 39 recalls: 8, about 8x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 NHTSA advised parking the 2019 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	0	240	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	1	96	176	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 12%, LANE DEPARTURE 12%
complaints: 96, about 2.5x this model's typical 39 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 NHTSA advised parking the 2021 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 2 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	1	53	145	POWER TRAIN 19%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 53, above this model's typical 39 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 NHTSA advised parking the 2022 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	22	260	$2,850	3	39	134	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%
complaints: 39, in line with this model's typical 39 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 38 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	22	260	$2,850	0	0	103	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	22	260	$2,750	0	0	59	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 39 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Gas	22	no data	$2,750	no data	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2026

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2019: 23 to 2026: 22

Owner complaints2019: 431 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Subaru Ascent to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.