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2019 Subaru Ascent Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 443 total for the year
Median mileage
315miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, 0% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 315 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“My new vehicle has experienced complete electrical malfunction while driving. Vehicle unexpectedly turns on all warnings and disabled all safety features to include collision and blindside monitors. As indicated by many other Subaru owners, the problems were diagnosed by Subaru to be related to a loose transmission harness. So far Subaru has not issued a recall to inspect all 2019 and 2020 Subaru Ascent transmission assembly. We are super scare of driving the vehicle with the idea that it can stall in mid driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11243045, filed 2019-08, 30 miles

“Have had electrical (radio/bluetooth) issues since 2 weeks after taking poccession. Been in for repair 4 times . No resolve loose steering is a big safety concern. While driving vehicle at an approx.speed of 65 MPH in windy conditions on nov.3 2018 garden state pkwy the wind encapsulated the vehicle causing inability to control. Vehicle moved relentlessly side to side making a white knuckle experience. Side window lane departure lights were almost on constantly. Felt like the wind was lifting car from ground. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171634, filed 2019-01, 600 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201920%

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 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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