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2024 Subaru AscentProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 70 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
70
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
229
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 70 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exteriorHIGH

22 owners reported visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
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: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior22 (31%)
Visibility8 (11%)
Other5 (7%)
Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
Electrical4 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (4%)
Drivetrain3 (4%)
Steering3 (4%)

2024 Subaru Ascent: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior Issues

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Ascent, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Ascent, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Ascent, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Ascent, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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

30
24
24
25
16
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Subaru Ascent. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V436000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2024 Subaru Ascent NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2024 Subaru Ascent vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

70

Class avg

36

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

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. 70 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.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2024 Subaru Ascent: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Subaru Ascent is related to the visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent reliable?
The 2024 Subaru Ascent has 70 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2024 Subaru Ascent?
NHTSA rates the 2024 Subaru Ascent 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 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 2024 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 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 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,200 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.
When was the 2024 Subaru Ascent data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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.
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