2026 Subaru Ascent
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 4 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
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Accent. The contact stated that there was a failure related to the brake pedal design.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-20
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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What failed: The rear seat belt (belt, buckle, and/or retractor) in the right rear seat of a 2026 Subaru Ascent, VIN [XXX]. It was securing a rear-facing child car seat carrying my [XXX] grandson.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 4 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
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This happened three individual times, all traveling at highway speed under similar conditions. The panel began flashing in red claiming that no driver was responsive and threw on the ABS breaks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Subaru Ascent — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 Subaru Ascent reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Ascent?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Ascent have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.