2020 Subaru Ascent structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Subaru Ascent — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water intrusion occurred inside the vehicle, resulting in extensive mold contamination throughout the interior, including the seats, front and rear carpets, and a child’s car seat. The source of the water intrusion has not been identified. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Subaru retailer…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
“I can’t say what caused the huge crack in the sunroof bc there is no chips on the outside and no chips or breaking point on the inside. We went to get in the car and open up the sunroof and it has a huge crack that is a known issue if you look it up online. So far we haven’t been able to get it…”
filed Nov 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 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.