2024 Subaru Ascent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Ascent years
The 2024 Subaru Ascent has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 5th out of 7 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other Ascent years. Most complaints (62%) involve driver-side mirror vibration under Visibility & Wipers, with one recall on file.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Top 2024 Subaru Ascent problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers31 (62%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (10%)
- Other5 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (10%)
- Electrical System4 (8%)
- Engine4 (8%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the driver-side mirror vibrates and shakes excessively at highway speeds while the passenger-side mirror stays stable.
- Dealers have replaced the mirror housing or glass in some cases, but the vibration reportedly returns.
- Some owners describe the rear automatic braking system detecting an obstacle in reverse but failing to stop the vehicle, leading to a crash.
- One owner reported a harsh stutter or clunk at 45 mph with a total loss of accelerator response before coasting to a stop.
- Another owner described heavy shaking and noise when braking around 10,500 miles, with front rotors and pads needing replacement.
- One complaint described a door-ajar warning icon that looks the same whether a door is slightly open or fully open, creating a pedestrian hazard.
2024 Subaru Ascent recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V436000Jul 7, 2026Other541,237 vehicles
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
2024 Subaru Ascent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Ascent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent reliable?
- Relative to other Ascent model years, the 2024 has a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 5th out of 7 years and earning a "Good" verdict. It has far fewer complaints (50) than the 2019 (441) or 2020 (322) model years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?
- Visibility & Wipers issues make up 62% of complaints, mostly centered on driver-side mirror vibration at highway speeds.
- Does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 26V436000) covering 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles for an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating label. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Are there any crash-related complaints for the 2024 Ascent?
- NHTSA lists 3 crashes tied to complaints for this model year, with the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category accounting for 3 of those crashes.
- How does the 2024 Ascent compare to the 2023 and 2025 Ascent?
- The 2023 Ascent has a Complaint Index of 17 and the 2025 has 0, both rated "Best," while the 2024 sits higher at 33 and rated "Good" among Ascent years.