2022 Subaru Ascent
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 56 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 441 |
| 2020 | 323 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
25% · 14 reportsService brakes
20% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Forward collision avoidance
18% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving slowly through a parking lot. I found a spot to park my car and noticed that there was a curb painted bright yellow so I knew I could not pull through.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-26
My vehicle will abruptly break coming to a complete stop if a vehicle behind me approaches too quickly or gets too close to my vehicle. Yes the its uptoday on inspections and no errors show with in the vehicles computer system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control
Engine
16% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was in a front end collision with a deer. Upon impact there was heavy damage to my front end and smoke coming from my engine bay. Within minutes a fire started and only a couple minutes later the entire car was engulfed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-09
Also filed under Air bags and fuel/propulsion system
Visibility/wiper
13% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-01-25Electrical system22V907000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
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2026-07-07Equipment26V436000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.
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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Subaru Ascent — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V907000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V436000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Subaru Ascent is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Ascent?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.