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4S4WMARD0K3••••••2019 Subaru ASCENT
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2019 Subaru ASCENT build (13 vs 4).
13on this build
429on the model
107builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 5Power Train 2Service Brakes 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireNov 2020
The car caught fire while sitting in the driveway (stationary). The car was having electrical/battery issues in the morning. I charged the battery, then started the car and left it running in the driveway, when I came out of the house, the engine of the car was on fire. I called…
Power TrainFeb 2026
Component/System Failed: The vehicle’s CVT transmission and related transmission components. The transmission and associated components have been replaced multiple times by authorized Subaru dealerships. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Description of the…
Service BrakesAug 2025
The break pads had to be renewed after 2.5 months because the ABS was engaging every time I used the breaks. At all speeds. 84,000 miles
EngineMar 2024
The Y pipe that connects the exhaust from the engine to the turbo charger, has cracks from poor welds. It happened 8-12 months ago we started to notice that during warm up our Ascent would sound real loud then quiet down once it warmed up. We didn’t know there was an issue as…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2022
Windshield cracked while driving
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4S4WMARD0K3473159 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.