2020 Subaru Ascent drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 58 complaints for the 2020 Subaru Ascent, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 23,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Jerky acceleration between 35-50 MPH. CVT "switching gears" up and down. Noticed at 600 miles. This happens sporadically , when it does happen the jolt snaps my head back. Brakes continue to squeal after 600 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V955000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Subaru Ascent
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 60 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 18 complaints