2019 Subaru Ascent power train problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Subaru Ascent — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited had a safety recall that was related to a CVT transmission issue. That safety recall was addressed by Sewell Subaru (Dallas, TX) in January of 2025. This past Wednesday, July 29, I was driving on a state highway on my way to work from my residence. Not even two miles…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Transmission was recalled and supposedly fixed. The fix has now failed and dealer and Subaru are not willing to fix again.”
filed Jul 27, 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
Power Train problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Ascent | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Ascent | 14 | 25% |
| 2021 Ascent | 18 | 18% |
| 2020 Ascent | 56 | 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.