2019 Subaru Ascent structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2019 Subaru Ascent — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Accent. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the hood was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that an unknown adjustment was needed. Additionally, the shocks…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“Immediately after pushing the lift gate release button on the dash, a loud and constant alarm tone began. The gate would then not open using the button on the dash, remote, or handle on the exterior of the lift gate door. To access the items in the rear (and to stop the alarm), we needed to get the…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising…Campaign 18V508000 · Aug 2, 2018
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
05-62-18R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026
Structure problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Ascent | 7 | 7% |
| 2020 Ascent | 10 | 3% |
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.