2019 Subaru Ascent power train problems
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Subaru Ascent — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subaru of America has a Bulletin out that changes the front suspension arms for both front ends. The dealership made this correction and now the front end rattles like there are loose parts. Dealership says they don’t hear it. Won’t investigate more unless I pay them a diagnostic fee. If Subaru of…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“The vehicle has 178k miles on it currently. I had to have a transmission and transfer case replaced at 68k miles. Done by Subaru. At 168k miles I had to have a new front pump in the transmission case replaced. Repair done by Subaru. Now at 178k miles the second replacement transmission has…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage…Campaign 21V955000 · Dec 9, 2021
- Transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressureCampaign 19V855000 · Dec 2, 2019
- Center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front…Campaign 19V519000 · Jul 10, 2019
Related service bulletins
This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
16-154-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is…
16-150-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models…
16-132-20R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
Power Train problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Ascent | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Ascent | 14 | 25% |
| 2021 Ascent | 19 | 19% |
| 2020 Ascent | 58 | 18% |
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.