Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 443 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V436000 Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V907000 Improperly Fastened Ground Bolts May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V955000 Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V587000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V218000 Fuel Pump May Become Inoperative/Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V855000 Incorrect Measurement of Hydraulic Fluid Pressure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V856000 PCV Valve Can Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V519000 Driveshaft may Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V508000 Missing Spot Welds in B-Pillar Area NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 160 complaints
- Power Train 90 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 66 complaints
- Unknown or Other 59 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Service Brakes 26 complaints
Of the 443 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 443 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has notable issues, with 442 owner complaints and 9 recalls. Electrical and power train issues are recurrent, leading to significant concerns. Recalls for components like the fuel system, power train, and engine underscore potential for costly repairs. However, data is fairly comprehensive, making this assessment reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Belt and hose checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises under the hood
- Frequent electrical issues
- Transmission slipping or rough shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Subaru Ascent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.