This page covers 1 recall, 52 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Subaru Ascent.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate what 2022 Ascent owners report, with transmission issues coming up most often. Owners describe transmission whining, failure to accelerate properly, and in some cases complete transmission failure requiring replacement. A smaller group reports aggressive, unexpected downshifting during driving, sometimes accompanied by overheating and the vehicle becoming undriveable. Brake complaints are the next most-reported area, where owners describe concerns with braking performance under normal driving conditions. Visibility and wiper system complaints also appear with some regularity, largely centered on the EyeSight driver assistance camera system throwing errors and losing function. A smaller cluster of reports describes airbag deployment without any collision or impact, though this appears in a limited number of reports compared to the powertrain and brake complaint volume.
52
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The ground bolt securing the PTC heater's ground terminal may not be properly fastened, potentially causing the terminal and nearby components to melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and, if needed, the ground wire and connector holder at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
