Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 15 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
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
Of the 15 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 15 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Subaru Ascent exhibits a strong reliability profile, with limited complaints and no significant recall issues affecting its perfomance or safety. Most problems are relatively rare, suggesting above-average dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | 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 3 years
- Coolant change every 3 years
- Spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Fluctuating dashboard lights
- Steering stiffness or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Subaru Ascent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.