Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Subaru Ascent has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 56 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 56 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 56 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Subaru Ascent has a concerning number of complaints, particularly with the powertrain and braking system. An essential recall addresses potential electrical issues that could cause significant malfunction if unresolved. These issues suggest increased costs and repairs, impacting the overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| visibility/wiper | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| forward collision system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 24 months
- Coolant system flush every 36 months
- Transmission fluid check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise while braking
- Delayed acceleration response
- Check engine light on
- Heater system malfunction
- Irregular engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Subaru Ascent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.