2026 Subaru Ascent: common problems and reliability
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1 owner complaint, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2026 Ascent?The 2026 Subaru Ascent has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Subaru Ascent vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Ascent?
Across the 8 Ascent model years we track, complaint volume runs from 45 (2023) to 441 (2019). With 1 complaints, the 2026 Ascent sits below the model's median of 55.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 Ascent
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Campaign 26V436000Subaru 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is widely praised for its safety, all-weather capability with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive, spacious and usable third row, strong towing capacity for the class, and car-like handling.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Ascent. See the full Ascent owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Ascent listings typically run $18,899–$28,937.
Other Ascent model years
Compare every Ascent year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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