The Lemon Index2025 Subaru Ascent.
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has too few complaints to score: 15 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about visibility, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Subaru Ascent year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 15 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Subaru Ascent year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 1
- equipment 2026
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Subaru told dealers about
Subaru sent dealers 120 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin announces a design change to the TR690 CVT control valve body which features an…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The driver side mirror is unusable. The mirror it self shakes so much while driving you cannot see anything clearly or safely.
2025 Subaru Ascent owner · NHTSA complaint 11648856
More owner reports
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.
NHTSA complaint 11672621
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Ascent problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are visibility (13%), wipers & visibility (13%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have?
1 safety recall (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Subaru Ascent get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Subaru Ascent cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Subaru Ascent year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works