FuelHigh
Fuel pump failure recall causing stalling.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Confirm the fuel-pump recall was completed.
- Typical repair
- Fuel pump / fuel system · £400–£1,500
Is the 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.8/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Subaru Ascent rates 4.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around electrical, engine and fuel. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 5
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around electrical, engine, fuel, transmission.
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ElectricalHigh
Parasitic battery drain causing non-starts, frequently linked to the DCM (telematics) module failing to enter sleep mode.
- Typically appears
- 20,000-50,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Check the battery date code for recent replacement. Connect a multimeter to check resting voltage; anything below 12.2V on the forecourt suggests a drain.
- Typical repair
- Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
EngineMedium
FA24 turbo / PCV oil-related concerns on early cars.
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and any PCV-related service.
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
TransmissionMedium
CVT behaviour under load.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for shudder when accelerating loaded.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
BrakesMedium
Steering wheel judder under braking due to prematurely warped front brake discs.
- Typically appears
- 15,000-30,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Perform a quick yard drive applying firm brake pressure from 30mph to feel for steering wheel vibration, and visually check front discs for heavy scoring.
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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