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2022 Subaru Ascent

2022 Subaru Ascent: power train tops the owner complaints

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The power train is the most reported area at 25%, followed by the brakes (21%). No deaths are reported. The forward collision avoidance system draws the fewest of these complaints (9%) but the most crashes (2) and injuries (3) of any area, so it is worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Power Train0 25%
The most reported area: 13 reports (25%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. Owners describe transmission slipping and lunging.
Service Brakes0 21%
Second most reported: 11 reports (21%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. Listen for squealing or grinding when braking.
Engine safety 13%
7 reports (13%), including 1 crash and 1 fire. Watch for hesitation when accelerating from a stop or while passing.
Visibility/Wiper0 13%
7 reports (13%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. Owners mention windshield chipping early in the car's life.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 9%
Fewest of these complaints (5 reports, 9%) but the most serious by outcome: 2 crashes and 3 injuries. Test the collision-avoidance behavior carefully.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 53 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.