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2019 Subaru AscentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 443 owner complaints about the 2019 Subaru Ascent, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-587 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Subaru Ascent has problems
443 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
160Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
90Power train2 crash/fire/injury
66Visibility/wiper
47Engine2 crash/fire/injury
26Service brakes
16Fuel/propulsion system
15Visibility
12Structure
11Forward collision avoidance
5817 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 160 | 4 |
| Power train | 90 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 66 | 0 |
| Engine | 47 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 2 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 58 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 Subaru Ascent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Wiring: interior/under dash
Park outsideRisk. A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Emission control: crankcase (pcv)
Risk. An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
11kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 86 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
77under 30k miles86under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility/wiper
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $857 – $1,150
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Ascent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ascent median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Subaru Ascent safety ratings
2019 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Ascent owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
All the safety systems become disabled and check Engine light goes on because transmission fluid is being pumped Out of a faulty secondary pressure sensor part 31878aa020,( defective and replaced with 31878aa021), into the engines wiring at the car computer, transmission computer, and bulkhead…
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2019 Subaru Ascent VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 72,093 miles I am submitting this complaint because my 2019 Subaru Ascent experienced a serious transmission-related electrical failure that may represent a broader safety defect. Sewell Subaru of Dallas diagnosed an…
The battery is draining so quick that the car doesnt start at all. The battery drained completely in 3 days and it’s happening more often.
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