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2020 Subaru Ascent other problems

The 2020 Subaru Ascent has 58 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

58

Other complaints

14%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Ascent other complaints by model year58 complaints2019: 57 complaints2020: 58 complaints2021: 16 complaints2022: 7 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 4 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Ascent other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

Reporting a serious incident with my 2020 Subaru Ascent at 21k miles. On October 16th, a burning plastic smell and white smoke from the floorboard forced an immediate stop; I had to call the fire department for safety. The vehicle's battery has been replaced thrice, and the radio system frequently…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 16, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2020 Subaru Ascent have?

NHTSA has 58 complaints about the 2020 Subaru Ascent other — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.