2019 Subaru Ascent electrical system problems
159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Subaru Ascent — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2019 Subaru Ascent VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 72,093 miles I am submitting this complaint because my 2019 Subaru Ascent experienced a serious transmission-related electrical failure that may represent a broader safety defect. Sewell Subaru of Dallas diagnosed an…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“The battery is draining so quick that the car doesnt start at all. The battery drained completely in 3 days and it’s happening more often.”
filed Aug 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient…Campaign 22V907000 · Dec 8, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Ascent | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Ascent | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 Ascent | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 Ascent | 101 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Subaru Ascent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.