Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Subaru Ascent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 51 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 23 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 3 complaints
Of the 51 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 51 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$5,900AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Subaru Ascent receives an average reliability rating due to a limited recall history and varied owner complaints, particularly with visibility issues. The complaints span multiple components but do not overwhelmingly point to catastrophic failures, suggesting manageable overall maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| windshield wiper | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$200 | very common |
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| powertrain | 40,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
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
- cabin air filter replacements
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual engine noises
- frequent electrical issues
- reduced visibility during rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Subaru Ascent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.