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2022 Subaru AscentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2022 Subaru Ascent, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-907 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Subaru Ascent has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Power train
10Service brakes
9Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper
6Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
4Electrical system
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Lane departure
109 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2022 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
2022 Subaru Ascent safety ratings
2022 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, the speedometer was inoperable, and the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a whining sound coming from the transmission, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was slowly driven to the local mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the…
Traveling back home from our vehicle downhill the vehicle started aggressively started to downshift that caused disengaging it was scary and almost wrecked into a tree. The car was very hot and smoking. We were stranded and afraid to move the car as we sat for over an hour and had to walk two miles…
Own a 2022 Ascent?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.