2019 Subaru Ascent structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2019 Subaru Ascent — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at 35MPH, the struts were impacted hard which caused the vehicle to shake the dashboard. No warning lights as illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not diagnose the failure and would not take…”
filed Aug 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the front passenger’s and driver’s side doors were difficult to open due to large gaps in the doors caused by improper welding. The contact also stated that an abnormal line had formed on the moonroof without incident while the vehicle…”
filed Jul 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising…Campaign 18V508000 · Aug 2, 2018
Structure problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Ascent | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Ascent | 7 | 7% |
| 2020 Ascent | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Subaru Ascent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.