2025 SUBARU ASCENT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. This model year has 8 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2025 Subaru Ascent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Visibility/Wiper
Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 8 most recent complaints
While driving the passenger door window behind the driver burst, then began falling into the car. The safety issue would have occurred if one of my grandchildren were sitting there. Also, the startling event of it just bursting and possible causing a jerk in the car. The deale…
I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky i was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every police and fire who responded said they have never seen a car catch fire after hittin…
I own a 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited. At approximately 20,000 miles, one of the original tires (factory-installed) developed a straight split along the tread/shoulder area. The cut was very straight, almost like along a seam, and I could see metal/steel cords exposed through the op…
The driver side rearview mirror shakes and vibrates under normal driving conditions. This is distracting and nauseating to the driver. This is a safety issue because this mirror is used for checking for vehicles before changing lanes.
Driver side mirror vibrates making the view in the mirror blurry. The distorted picture causes confusion and safety hazard as it's very difficult to see in day and almost impossible at night. Vibrations are noticeable in the driver's side B pillar. According to the dealership, t…
The drivers side mirror glass shakes while driving. Visibility in the mirror is extremely limited making it impossible to see vehicle approaching or to judge distance. After dark the mirror is useless.
No particular incident happened, but the driver's side view mirror vibrates when moving especially at high speeds and/or bumpy roads. Worse at night as when you look, headlights in rear are shaking and make me dizzy and not look. The passengers side is nice and stable. Doesn't…
The driver side mirror is unusable. The mirror it self shakes so much while driving you cannot see anything clearly or safely.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Subaru Ascent.
Recalls for 2025 Subaru Ascent
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2025 Subaru Ascent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 8 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (2 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Ascent?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (2 complaints). #2: Visibility/Wiper (2 complaints). #3: Visibility (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Subaru Ascent?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Ascent?▾
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 1 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 8 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Subaru Ascent in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Ascent?▾
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Ascent reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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