2020 Subaru Ascent service brakes problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Subaru Ascent — 8% 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
“In December 2025, I had brake replacement, tire service, and wheel alignment performed at Monro Auto Service located at [XXX] child were traveling on the highway during a winter storm when the brakes began making a loud banging noise. My wife was unable to immediately locate a service location and…”
filed May 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Ascent | 9 | 22% |
| 2022 Ascent | 10 | 18% |
| 2021 Ascent | 9 | 9% |
| 2019 Ascent | 26 | 6% |
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.