Subaru Ascent
The 2026 Subaru Ascent offers a practical family SUV package with standard AWD and excellent safety ratings.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2449 | 86.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 20 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Optional | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.8 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Subaru Ascent offers a practical family SUV package with standard AWD and excellent safety ratings.
2025
The 2025 Subaru Ascent offers a good reliability record with a 5-star overall safety rating.
2024
The 2024 Subaru Ascent offers solid safety and all-wheel-drive capability, but potential buyers should be aware of a significant number of owner complaints, particularly concerning driver-side mirror vibration.
2023
Approach the 2023 Subaru Ascent with caution; its below-average reliability, particularly concerning brake system issues and forward collision avoidance, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2022
The 2022 Subaru Ascent is an average performer in reliability, with significant concerns around its **powertrain**, specifically the transmission.
2021
The 2021 Subaru Ascent is a three-row SUV with standard all-wheel drive and a 5-star overall safety rating, but its below-average reliability verdict, driven by frequent **electrical system** and **powertrain** complaints, warrants careful inspection.
2020
Approach the 2020 Subaru Ascent with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by widespread electrical system issues, particularly battery drain and no-start conditions.
2019
The 2019 Subaru Ascent is a practical three-row SUV, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning electrical system failures and powertrain issues, makes it a cautious used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Subaru Ascent?
Carfocal currently has 8 published Ascent reports, covering 2019 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Subaru Ascent offers a practical family SUV package with standard AWD and excellent safety ratings.
Published year coverage: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Subaru Ascent reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Subaru Ascent. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 subaru ascent offers a practical family suv package with standard awd and excellent safety ratings. and the 2026 subaru ascent should offer good value on the used market, especially if its tsbs have been addressed. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Subaru Ascent?
Across Carfocal's published Ascent guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Tires, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Tires, and Battery.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints