The 2023 Subaru Ascent's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 38 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V2580002023-07-04

TIRES

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.

A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

23V3920002023-01-06

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.

Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Subaru Ascent has accumulated 38 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Visibility/wiper6

03Service Brakes6

04Tires3

05Forward Collision Avoidance2

38 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru Ascent Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

19-20city

25-26hwy

$2,000-$2,100/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2023 Subaru Ascent ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Ascent - Automatic (AV-S8)

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Subaru Ascent

38States

22%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

6508%

CACalifornia

5377%

PAPennsylvania

5046%

FLFlorida

3775%

DEDelaware

3464%

COColorado

3244%

ILIllinois

3194%

OROregon

3034%

NCNorth Carolina

2764%

OHOhio

2413%

MNMinnesota

2313%

MOMissouri

2263%

DCWashington DC

2223%

NHNew Hampshire

2213%

WAWashington

2183%

MIMichigan

2063%

MDMaryland

2003%

UTUtah

1902%

GAGeorgia

1652%

NYNew York

1632%

INIndiana

1542%

OK137

NJ129

WI114

NE109

AZ101

CT100

RI99

TN95

ID86

MA80

AR77

NV70

ME69

SD67

VT49

AL44

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Subaru Ascent Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Subaru Ascent a good car to buy?

The 2023 Subaru Ascent has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Subaru Ascent?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Subaru Ascent?

Depending on configuration, the 2023 Subaru Ascent delivers 21–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2023 Subaru Ascent?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 Subaru Ascent, based on 38 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.