

CR has not rated the 2022 Ascent models yet. The 2021 Ascent ranks number 9 of 15 in its segment, the middle of the pack. In the midsize 3-Row SUV segment in Consumer Reports testing, the 2021 Subaru Ascent still gets an overall score of 60 due to its transmission issues in 2019 models.
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All repairs were performed free of charge to customers. In addition, Ascent vehicle's confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension, had the transmission assembly replaced. Subaru replaced the hydraulic sensor harness on vehicles with specific stored diagnostic trouble codes. The NHTSA and Subaru of America issued a recall for the 2019 Ascent, and dealers reprogramed the transmission control unit. The all-new Ascent initially had transmission issues that Toque News documented in a report you can read here.

The Subaru Ascent received low marks for the first year of production in 2019, and the below-average predicted reliability rating carried over to the 2020 model year.

Both are singled out for below-average predicted reliability, which hurts their overall score. What changed from last year?Ĭonsumer Reports says you should avoid the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2021 Ford Explorer. The Ascent 3-Row family hauler was on the ten least reliable cars list last year. The 2022 Subaru Ascent models arrive now but is it a reliable midsize SUV? A new report from Consumer Reports (by subscription) lists popular midsize SUVs to avoid, and the Subaru Ascent is not on the list.
