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2021 Subaru Ascent Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Subaru Ascent has 15 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Subaru Ascent

Electrical
17
Visibility
17
Other
15
Powertrain
14
Brakes
7
Steering
7
Engine
4
Structure
4

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2026Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)I am a CPST. I use the Joie Mint Latch with my own child. On multiple occasions I have found on mult...
Jul 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERTrunk would not open. Only way to open was to pop open the internal latch access port and switch the...
Jun 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTUREThe lane assist failed by over correcting while I have my hands on the steering wheel. It over corre...
Sep 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETransmission needed a full replacement
Apr 2, 2024LANE DEPARTUREVehicle drifts on the highway and pulls hard to the left, which is a very concerning safety issue. I...
Feb 19, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERAfter 3 years the battery died completely and the car was unable to start, I replaced the battery wi...
Jul 16, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERBlue smoke from tailpipe upon start
Aug 14, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERWindshield is extremely soft and cracks easily. In less than 1.5 years I've owned the car I've gotte...
Apr 25, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERApril 25, 2022: The trunk/liftgate of the vehicle failed to detect an obstruction and closed without...
Nov 30, 2021LANE DEPARTUREIt is actually the lane centering system. Even a gentle hand on the wheel, which is required, will g...
Nov 17, 2021LANE DEPARTUREThe car constantly over-corrects when it tries to keep me centered in a lane on the highway. It alwa...
Oct 8, 2021LANE DEPARTUREThe lane keeping assist pull abruptly into the other traffic lane when traveling on the highway for ...
Jun 26, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe windshield cracked without impact.
Apr 18, 2021LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCELANE ASSIST WITH CRUISE CONTROL OVER CORRECTS. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE ON THE FREEWAY USING CRUI...
Mar 16, 2021FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURETHE LANE ASSIST FEATURE (ONLY AN OPTION WHEN USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; NOT THE SAME AS LANE CEN...

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