Ascent
Subaru Ascent: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Subaru Ascent2018–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | WM |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Model years | 2019–present (US) 2019–2025 (Canada) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | 2.4 L FA24F turbo H4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | TR690 Lineartronic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm |
| Length | 4,999 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,819 mm |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2027 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2027 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2019–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 18 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2019–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 293 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Visibility and wipers | 207 | 2019, 2020, 2024 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 186 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Engine and cooling | 106 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Brakes | 84 | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Driver assistance | 67 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 38 | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Body and structure | 33 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Steering | 23 | 2019, 2021, 2024 |
| Suspension | 21 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2019–2025: 1033 complaints, 34 with a crash and 12 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.