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The Subaru Crosstrek and Ascent couldn't be more opposite in the newly released Consumer Reports' reliability rankings. The Ten Most Reliable new cars include the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, and the Ten Least Reliable new cars include the 2022 Subaru Ascent.
The ten most reliable cars
For the ten cars that shine for reliability, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek scores 85 out of 100 and is the ninth-best new model. Subaru made no changes to the 2022 models, and Consumer Reports says the 2021 models have a perfect 5/5 overall reliability score.
CR says, "We expect the Subaru Crosstrek will be much more reliable than the average new car." The Crosstrek is ranked #1 of 3 in reliability among 2021 SUVs. The in-car electronics, body, and power equipment all score 4/5 points for owner-reported trouble spots.
The ten most reliable cars include the Lexus GX, Kia Niro Electric, Toyota Prius Prime, Toyota Prius, Cadillac XT5, Mazda MX-5, Honda Insight, Toyota Highlander, and Mazda CX-9.
The ten least reliable cars
For the ten cars with the most significant risk of problems, the 2022 Subaru Ascent gets a reliability score of 60 out of 100 and is the 10th least reliable new car. CR says trouble spots are the transmission, power equipment, brakes, in-car electronics, and climate system. CR gives the Ascent a 1/5 for predicted reliability.
CR's prediction is based on data from 2019, 2020, and 2021 models, and since there are no changes to the 2022 models, it carries through.
The ten least reliable cars counting down to the least reliable model are the Subaru Ascent, Chrysler Pacifica, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volvo XC90, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Mustang, Ford Explorer, and Mercedes-Benz GLE (least reliable).
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the Camden, N.J. automaker's fastest-selling model, and reliability is a significant reason why. The Subaru Ascent sales have dropped since its new model launch in 2019, and reliability could be why.
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I own a 2021Ascent and I can
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I own a 2021Ascent and I can vouch for its reliability. As a matter of fact after I purchased mine my wife's Nephew bought one and a week later both of my wife's sisters bought 2021Ascents. So that's 4 SubaruAscents with 0 problems. And 2 of them are touring models with so many bells and whistles I forget to use them.
I own a 2020 Ascent I love it
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In reply to I own a 2021Ascent and I can by Lawrence Henry (not verified)
I own a 2020 Ascent I love it the only thing I notice is the gas paddle is a little touchy sometimes.
Good Luck. Not for profit
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In reply to I own a 2021Ascent and I can by Lawrence Henry (not verified)
Not for profit Consumer reports has received approx. 300 un biased detailed questionnaires about the Ascent 2 years in a row and both have shown excess problems. Sold my 2021 Touring after jerky acceleration and rear bumper came apart costing $1,000. With no help from Subaru, will never buy any of their lines again.
I own a 2021Ascent and I can
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I own a 2021Ascent and I can vouch for its reliability. As a matter of fact after I purchased mine my wife's Nephew bought one and a week later both of my wife's sisters bought 2021Ascents. So that's 4 SubaruAscents with 0 problems. And 2 of them are touring models with so many bells and whistles I forget to use them.
I purchased a 2020 Subaru
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In reply to I own a 2021Ascent and I can by Lawrence Henry (not verified)
I purchased a 2020 Subaru Premium Ascent! We absolutely LOVE IT! NO PROBLEMS AT ALL! Consumers Reports Carrie’s the 2019 transmission problems for the last 3 years….such a disservice to Subaru Ascent owners. Very disappointed in Consumer Reports which consistently beat up a outstanding vehicle!!
I have a 2019 Ascent with 42
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I have a 2019 Ascent with 42,000 miles on it! I have not had any issues with my suv, except the clock doesn’t change until noon instead of midnight. They adjust it when I take it in for service and I do keep up with the maintenance! Very important for any car owner!
I love CR but something is
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I love CR but something is really off on their reliability ratings for the Ascent. The 2019 had a transmission recall which sucked, but was resolved that model year. None of the individual areas on CR's reliabulity ratings for the 2021 model year score worse than 3, and most are 5! So how does 2022 get a 1/5 when the average rating for the 2021 is about 4/5?
It seems like they give major weigh to first-model year problems while ignoring that the car has been generally good after that.
We bought a new 2020 Subaru
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We bought a new 2020 Subaru Ascent and it was the least reliable car we have ever owned. We had several problems with low quality parts that needed to be replaced within the first two years that we owned the car as well as other problems that our dealer couldn’t diagnose. We traded the car in for a new Nissan Pathfinder which so far has been much more reliable.
We have a 2020 and haven't
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We have a 2020 and haven't had a single issue with it.
The reason I bought the 2019
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The reason I bought the 2019 Ascent was because it got such high ratings from CR.
Next thing I know for 20 and 21 it gets a bad rating. Those of you who have had problems, do you know where it was made? Mine was made in Indiana.
We leased a 2021 Ascent
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We leased a 2021 Ascent Limited, drove it around for a week...and put a hard 6,000 miles on it going from South Florida to New England...and back again. THIS CAR WAS PERFECT. EXCELLENT. (And I ran automobile dealerships...for 35 years.) These reviews are bullshit. Subaru made incredibly stupid and inexcusable mistakes with the first Ascents that just amaze me...but now.. they're great. We have had ZERO issues.