2024 Subaru Ascent problems & reliability
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Ascent, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility → | 23 | 48% |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 6% |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% |
| Steering | 3 | 6% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family. The vehicles were purchased approximately one month apart and are operated under similar New England driving conditions. Both vehicles were equipped…”
Tires · filed Jun 15, 2026
“While pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. I lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. No check engine lights or warnings illuminated. There were no status messages to indicate what caused it to shut off. Also the driver…”
Power Train · filed May 28, 2026
“I am a current lessee of a 2024 Subaru Ascent. I leased this vehicle starting July 27, 2024. My lease ends on July 27, 2027. I live 60 miles away from the dealership and only did a test drive around town. The minute I got on the freeway after leaving the dealership the night I leased the vehicle, I noticed the drivers…”
Visibility/wiper · filed May 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
206 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Ascent. The 10 most recent:
WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.
SubaruNet Announcement (P · Other · issued Jul 28, 2026
This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
SubaruNet Announcement (V · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.
SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
SubaruNet Announcement (v · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due…
WRH-26R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026
This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.
SubaruNet Announcement (W · Other · issued Jul 21, 2026
This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.
SubaruNet Announcement (W · Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.
SubaruNet Announcement ( · Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original…
15-311-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and…
02-193-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Subaru Ascent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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