Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Ascent is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2024 Subaru Ascent

▲ Better than typical

2024 Subaru Ascent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:35.299Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 51
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Visibility

Complaints per year

2024: 51 complaints

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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.

Visibility

45% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing exterior and rearview mirrors/devices.

Visibility/wiper

16% · 8 reports

Forward collision avoidance

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASH

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Eye sight freezing when car purchased brand new. I was told that this was a known Issue. Radio freezing and then resuming at blaring volume, I was told that this was a known issue and Subaru was waiting for an update.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-19

Also filed under Electrical system and air bags

Wheels

8% · 4 reports

Electrical system

8% · 4 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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 the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Subaru Ascent — pre-purchase inspection

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Visibility: 23 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 8 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V436000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Ascent is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?: The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.