2020 Subaru Ascent visibility/wiper problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2020 Subaru Ascent — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water intrusion occurred inside the vehicle, resulting in extensive mold contamination throughout the interior, including the seats, front and rear carpets, and a child’s car seat. The source of the water intrusion has not been identified. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Subaru retailer…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
“On Tuesday, January 3, I had a THIRD chip in my windshield. This just happened yesterday, so I have not had it evaluated yet. HOWEVER, this will be the THIRD chip that I will have to have repaired in the three short years I've owned this vehicle. The first chip happened within a month of owning the…”
filed Jan 4, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 8 | 17% |
| 2023 Ascent | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 Ascent | 7 | 13% |
| 2021 Ascent | 14 | 14% |
| 2019 Ascent | 66 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.