2019 Ford Flex vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Flex | 2019 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 441 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 627 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 160 |
| Back Over Prevention | 138 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 88 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 66 |
| Structure | 55 | 12 |
| Engine | 5 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 26 |
| Suspension | 6 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2019 Ford Flex
2019 Subaru Ascent
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.