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2019 Subaru Ascent Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

Electrical
150
Powertrain
79
Visibility
77
Other
48
Engine
21
Brakes
16
Suspension
10
Structure
8
Airbags
7
Steering
7

21

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026

Engine Recalls

19V856000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2024ENGINEThe Y pipe that connects the exhaust from the engine to the turbo charger, has cracks from poor weld...
Dec 6, 2023ENGINEDuring an inspection at the dealership in December 2023, the tech found the oil pan to be leaking. I...
Sep 2, 2023ENGINEClouds of smoke at startup scince car was new.
Jul 29, 2023ENGINEBattery draining problem
Jan 20, 2022ENGINETransmission slipping especially while climbing an incline though it’s happened while on flat surfac...
Dec 15, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThey have not have remedy for a long time!
Oct 1, 2021ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETrying to pass an 18-wheeler on PA Turnpike. Weather 68-degrees, sunny day, no precipitation. When...
Jul 21, 2021ENGINEHuge plumes of smoke on startup. Complained to the service department on multiple occasions and even...
May 28, 2021ENGINEDriving from Tehachapi, CA toward Las Vegas towing our camper at about 45-50 mph, we started hearing...
Dec 1, 2020ENGINETHE ENGINE KEEPS STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. COUPLE OF TIME...
Nov 20, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy vehicle smokes when starting it. A lot of white smoke that can fill a parking lot. The smoke has ...
Oct 10, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while the engine was idling, exhaust ...
Oct 10, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) BASED ON THE MOST RECENT RECALL. HOWEVER NOW IT ...
Sep 5, 2020ENGINEVEHICLE BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE UPON START UP, THIS IS A HIT AND MISS PROBLEM. THIS IS AFTER THE VEHIC...
Aug 18, 2020ENGINEMY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW SUBARU ASCENT IN FEBRUARY OF LAST YEAR. SINCE THEN INTERMITTENTLY T...
Mar 3, 2020ENGINECAR SHAKES WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED ON THE ROAD, OR BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE ...
Dec 23, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFRESH FUEL SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE (ENTERING THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING AND UPON PARKING). UPON ARRIVING...
Jul 23, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU ASCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10...
Apr 26, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDARK GRAY-BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST ON START-UP, LASTING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. LARGE PLUMES WITH S...
Apr 25, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRAW GAS SMELL WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE OR AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR A BIT AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE...

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