2020 Subaru Ascent forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Subaru Ascent — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a repeat safety concern involving a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The vehicle was involved in two separate collisions after failing to decelerate as expected following normal brake pedal application. The first incident occurred on January 26, 2026. While approaching a traffic signal, I applied…”
filed May 29, 2026
“Transmission failure, chugging while driving on the road then slowed down in middle of the intersection, won’t accelerate which is a unsafe situation. It says “check engine”, “break, “eyesight disabled”, “at oil temp” and “transmission”. The speed was stuck to 20mph and engine eas loud. Smelled…”
filed Aug 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Ascent | 7 | 17% |
| 2022 Ascent | 5 | 9% |
| 2021 Ascent | 7 | 7% |
| 2019 Ascent | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.