Midsize SUVs · WM generation
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It scores 62 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,494 to own, including $2,410 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Subaru Ascent.
Reliability
62/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,410
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$28,395
$24,987 – $31,802, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
45
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (62/100) and the 2019 worst (14/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 51/100 |
| 2023 | 62/100 |
| 2022 | 54/100 |
| 2021 | 48/100 |
| 2020 | 22/100 |
| 2019 | 14/100 |
No. It scores 62 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 62 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,410 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,494 over 5 years: $5,811 in lost value, $2,410 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $28,395 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (62/100) and the 2019 worst (14/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.