Are there common suspension or wheel problems on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?

Yes. NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2019 Ascent, about 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 7,300 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage to well beyond that.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?

No related recalls are listed in this dataset for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2019 Ascent.

Did these suspension complaints lead to any crashes?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 17 complaints in this area for the 2019 Ascent.

What specific parts fail most in these complaints?

Owners describe tire tread separation, front strut noise, wheel bearing wear, a broken rear trailing arm, and steering rack replacement as the recurring issues.

2019 Subaru Ascent Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 Subaru Ascent, 4% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report tire failures, clunking noises from struts and wheel bearings, and steering rack issues, with a median failure mileage of 7,300 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 4% of 441
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden tire tread separation or blowouts at highway speed, sometimes preceded by a low tire pressure warning.
Multiple owners describe a clunking or knocking noise from the front wheel area over bumps or during low-speed turns.
Some owners report failed or noisy front struts, with one describing interior separation of the rubber in the strut bearing.
A wheel bearing failure was reported that a mechanic said could have caused the wheel to come off.
One owner reported a rear suspension trailing arm that sheared into two pieces near the bushing, causing loss of control while braking.
A steering rack issue was reported after owners heard unusual noises from the front end of the vehicle.

When 2019 Subaru Ascent suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 13, 2019, latest Sep 6, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2024 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ascent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201917 (4%)
202011 (3%)
20214 (4%)
20222 (4%)
20238 (18%)
20245 (10%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there common suspension or wheel problems on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?: Yes. NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2019 Ascent, about 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 7,300 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage to well beyond that.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?: No related recalls are listed in this dataset for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2019 Ascent.
Did these suspension complaints lead to any crashes?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 17 complaints in this area for the 2019 Ascent.
What specific parts fail most in these complaints?: Owners describe tire tread separation, front strut noise, wheel bearing wear, a broken rear trailing arm, and steering rack replacement as the recurring issues.