New Subaru Ascent Family Hauler 3 Year Report Card - Are The Problems Fixed?

Have a 2019 Ascent that has been back to the dealer more than a dozen times. A few minor problems have been fixed but the major ones have not. Subaru North America keeps changing the reps we deal with and each new one keeps saying take it back to the dealer and let them try again. .We think the car is a lemon but it looks like they will string us along for another few years. Can't wait to dump this piece of junk and but a KIA.

And yet no mention of the largest, most irritating, and glaringly obvious problem with the Ascent? The battery issues from leaving the tailgate open for more than a few minutes to mystery dead battery problems. A problem which Subaru and SOA seem unable or unwilling to even acknowledge. Talk to some real users like those in Facebook groups like Subaru Ascent Dead Battery Club or other Ascent forums.

Anyone having leaking issues around the hatch

2020 owner here.

Kind of hard to tell if this car is any good, having only put 2000 miles on it over the course of 9 months.

Problems began with dead battery at 6 months but had noted poor stability of hood at different speeds and wind direction - you live in fear that the hood is about to fly off; soft wear problems - noisy screach when blue tooth phone call switches back to radio- minor frustrations tailgate gets stuck half open simple fix when I took it in for service - I violated a simple rule “never buy first year of a new model”

The battery problems are real, check out the Subaru Ascent Dead Battery Group on Facebook, leaving the tail gate open kills the battery, there’s a TSB but a lot of dealers are unwilling to fix

2020 Ascent Touring Addition. Mechanically my car is doing great. I have had to take it to the dealership several times for the sunroof not wanting to close properly. 1st dealership was an bunch of idiots who swore they replaced it..in 45 minutes mind you. Last trip to New dealership an hour away to have sunroof serviced..again..as well as windshield wiper cowl replaced , seat cooler fan replaced, driver window motor replaced. I have put 15000 miles on it in the past 8 months. Thankfully it is all under warranty.

We have two 2019 Ascents in the family with 15k miles and they have been rock solid and use one for towing.

Just took delivery of 2021 Ascent limited. It is Gorgeous. Runs like a Champion, with Comfortable Interior Seating. The Exterior Paint Job is Beautiful.
Nice Pick up and Safety Factors for Grandkids.
Sincerely, Richard D.Cameron, Miller Subaru, Lumberton, N.j

I never bought a PERFECT VEHICLE FROM CORVETTES, TO BUICK RIVERA, CHEVY EQUINOX. CHEVY MONTE CARLO.
My New Subaru Ascent Limited rides and Acceleration is nice. It is Great and Safe in the Snow.

I owned the 2019 Ascent and had every issue documented. The last issue needed 2 weeks in service and a full rebuild of the transmission. When I advised both Subaru headquarters and the dealer that I didn’t feel comfortable driving it again for my family’s safety, I was told that they were sorry, but it had passed the lemon law timeframe. Really??? They held the recall notices to well after the lemon law applied.

Regardless, I grounded my car at the dealership and returned my lease early. In case anyone isn’t aware, I still had to pay my remaining payments.

I will never buy another Subaru or a car from Paul Miller Subaru again after the way I was treated. No regard for my safety, my family’s safety, my time for every repair or my hard earned money.

I bought used (8000) 2020 ascent in June 2020. 100% pleased.
Great pickup, good mileage, outstanding safety features, smooth ride, so far so good!

I have a 2020. Love it.

For all comments about issues. Do your research, looks like a class action lawsuit is going on or about to come to light on the Accent

I'm sorry to see so many issues that Ascent owners are having. I have 2019 Ascent touring and love it. I have clocked 44k miles on it. Battery drains out fast if you're careless.. I had to jump start it about 4 times.. by I'm satisfied customer.

Our.New 2021 Ascent Limited is Beautiful.
It's Performance certainly Surpassed my Expectations.
My Wife loves the Car.it is Safe in Snow Conditions Wet, and at Night in a Deer Area.
Best Car we had in over 45 Years.

Late model 2019 limited. We were not included in the recall. 15k miles, zero issues. Use the car for commute and driving in the mountains for skiing & camping. Love the car.

I just bought a 2021 Ascent in March. I am a long time Subaru Owner since 2010. My only complaint is the gas mileage. My Outbacks were amazing on fuel economy I could go two weeks before having to fill up. The Ascent has a LOT of power but I am filling my tank at least twice a week and I am not used to that. Otherwise..Great comfort..many perks... smooth ride.. spacious, my three big Furballs fit in the back on trips!! LOVE IT!!

Do not buy a Subaru Ascent. My new 2019 has been nothing but problems from date of purchase until now. Many, many, many, many mechanical issues. If you buy a Subaru Ascent you will be very unhappy and disappointed.

Bought the 2019 brand new- have had repeated issues with driver window not rolling up- actually starts going up then down on its own! I've seen several other comments regarding this issue on other forums yet they act like its the 1st they've heard of it! Also bought the tire warranty package in 2018. In 2019 they changed the policy, had to have tires serviced 2 different times, never honored what we paid for and didn't offer a refund. **this was my 1st subaru- i will never buy another. The ascent drives beautifully in snow and ice , however, besides some of the car complaints listed above, its the dealership and Subaru company I feel betrayed by. So frustrating after gold level service from gmc and Toyota dealerships we bought from in the past. Disappointed.

I have a 2019 touring and love it. Not a single issue with the car. I will buy it after the lease expires. All recalls performed and I never had a problem requiring the recall. Great ride, acceleration, and pick-up. LOVE this car.

We have leased 2 Impreza’s (2015 & 2018), purchased a Forrester in 2015, and a new 2021 Ascent premium with upgraded packages a few weeks ago. So far, none have been a problem in 6 years of owning SOA’s.

The Ascent has 1500 miles so far, and haven’t experienced any problems to date, although I immediately changed out the M7 battery with a Die Hard AGM due to the many battery warnings….

I’m hoping the third year of the Ascent line has ironed out most of the issues I’ve read about.

We have a 2020 Ascent Limited with 28,000 miles. We have had zero problems. Perhaps Subaru worked out many of the problems experienced by owners of the 2019 model year.