2025 SUBARU Ascent Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ENGINE

1 complaint

I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky i was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every police and fire who responded said they have never seen a car catch fire after hitting a deer and i should report a vehicle malfunction

Dec 21, 2025

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

TIRES

1 complaint

I own a 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited. At approximately 20,000 miles, one of the original tires (factory-installed) developed a straight split along the tread/shoulder area. The cut was very straight, almost like along a seam, and I could see metal/steel cords exposed through the opening. There was no major impact, curb strike, or pothole event that I’m aware of, and there was no obvious sidewall or wheel damage. The Subaru dealer inspected the tire and replaced it, but I do not have the tire in my possession, so I no longer have the exact tire brand/model or DOT number. I have photos of the damage and a repair order from the dealer showing the tire replacement. I have also reported this incident to Subaru’s customer advocate department because I am concerned this may be a safety-related tire or manufacturing issue on a relatively new vehicle with low mileage.

Dec 05, 2025

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

The driver side rearview mirror shakes and vibrates under normal driving conditions. This is distracting and nauseating to the driver. This is a safety issue because this mirror is used for checking for vehicles before changing lanes.

Sep 12, 2025

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

Driver side mirror vibrates making the view in the mirror blurry. The distorted picture causes confusion and safety hazard as it's very difficult to see in day and almost impossible at night. Vibrations are noticeable in the driver's side B pillar. According to the dealership, this is related to the car's frame, no further details were provided so far. Car has been in the service for almost two weeks due to this issue.

Jul 30, 2025

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

The drivers side mirror glass shakes while driving. Visibility in the mirror is extremely limited making it impossible to see vehicle approaching or to judge distance. After dark the mirror is useless.

Jul 10, 2025

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

No particular incident happened, but the driver's side view mirror vibrates when moving especially at high speeds and/or bumpy roads. Worse at night as when you look, headlights in rear are shaking and make me dizzy and not look. The passengers side is nice and stable. Doesn't vibrate and shake.

Jun 24, 2025

VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

The driver side mirror is unusable. The mirror it self shakes so much while driving you cannot see anything clearly or safely.

Mar 17, 2025

4.9/5.0

92 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2025 SUBARU Ascent have?

The 2025 SUBARU Ascent currently has 7 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2025 SUBARU Ascent?

The most common problems reported for the 2025 SUBARU Ascent are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2025 SUBARU Ascent problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2025 SUBARU Ascent comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.