The lowest-complaint Ascent
The 2022 Ascent has about 90 complaints per 100,000 sold, the lowest of any Ascent.
Updated November 2026 · based on 56 owner complaints and 2 recalls
88 73% below the Ascent average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every Ascent year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
No single repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Subaru Ascent
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Ascent has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2022 Subaru Ascent reliable?
The lowest-complaint Ascent. The 2022 Ascent has about 90 complaints per 100,000 sold, the lowest of any Ascent.
How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have?
2 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Subaru Ascent problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.