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2019 Subaru Ascent Brakes Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
6%of 443 total for the year
Median mileage
6,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, 6% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The brakes squeal, like metal to metal.this does not happen all the time. The rotors were replace at about 13,000 miles. I was told by the tech at the dealership the rotors need replaced again. I was told this is not a safety issue but when applying the breaks it seems I need more pressure that before. I think may be safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11319884, filed 2020-03, 10 miles

“I purchased the Subaru Ascent 2019 in september of 2018. Recently while traveling at highway speeds and applying the brakes a strong vibration resulted while braking. I took the car to the Subaru dealer and was told the rotors needed to be turned. The car only has 14,000 miles and the brakes are already failing.”

NHTSA complaint #11348709, filed 2020-08, 14,000 miles

“I was in traffic and the dash- started flashing and everything at once started shutting off and then brake was applied on its own. Very scary while in traffic- I have been waiting for a tow truck for over 3 hours. Dials: at oil temp flashes, all electronic things is all off and lit. Transmission and braking issues- all at once. City street braddock rd and I pulled off at kings park shopping center in front of wells fargo and cvs, stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11176385, filed 2019-02, 2,417 miles

“Our windshield cracked and we had to replace it not too long after purchasing. We have had problems with our heater locking and not being able to turn it off or our drunk locking and we cant open it we are unable to unlock it.... We put in several complaints about a grinding noise when we break since we bought the car. I noticed it when I first drove it and they told me it was normal. When the car takes off there is a shake and stall before it moves. Also when driving it feels like it jolts and then goes again also a complaint....”

NHTSA complaint #11318214, filed 2020-03, 3,000 miles

“The collision avoidance system is incorrectly identifying parked cars or cars exiting the freeway in an adjacent lane as obstacles and slams on the brakes. This is happened on the interstate at highway speeds and at speeds as low as 30 MPH while traveling on a city street. I'm terrified that I am going to be rear ended when my vehicle goes from 70 to zero MPH when there is absolutely nothing in front of me but the 'safety equipment' is malfunctioning. I have been telling the dealership about it for several months with minimal response.”

NHTSA complaint #11288794, filed 2019-12, 10,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202517%
202412%
20231022%
20221120%
202199%
2020268%
2019266%

Other parts of the 2019 Subaru Ascent

Electrical system
160 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
90 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
81 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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