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#BS-2022-SUBASC-41EE

2022 Subaru Ascent

Based on reports from 64 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
64
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
268
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 64 complaints, 12 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

vibration throughout cabin including pedals and seats

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

crank sensor wiring chewed by rodents-engine wont run

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

windshield cracked

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

11 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain11 (17%)
Brakes11 (17%)
Visibility7 (11%)
Engine6 (9%)
Other5 (8%)
Fuel System4 (6%)
Electrical3 (5%)
Airbags3 (5%)

2022 Subaru Ascent: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,076 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26
23
14
24
12
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Subaru Ascent. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

22V907000Park OutsideJan 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Ascent is the 2023 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

64

Class avg

43

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2022.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 64 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Subaru Ascent Model Years

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2022 Subaru Ascent: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Subaru Ascent is related to the drivetrain, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable?
The 2022 Subaru Ascent has 64 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Subaru Ascent problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Subaru Ascent has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Ascent problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,076 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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