2024 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2024 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 218 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0 | 23 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
2024 Ford Explorer
2024 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.