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2022 Subaru Ascent Brakes Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
20%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
20,038miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Subaru Ascent, 20% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,038 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.

“Brake rotors are warped around 8000 miles. I purchased a 2020 of same make and model and same problem, brake rotors warped under 10k miles. Subaru dealer employee told me the brakes were under engineered. After going 2 times to dealer, Subaru replaced rotors under warranty. I thought they figured it out since first Subaru Ascent hit market in 2019. I am going to attempt replacement with this 2022 through warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11531345, filed 2023-07

“2022 Subaru Ascent Limited complained about the tires and brakes to dealership during initial 6K service they said they are fine and sent me on my way. I have taking it in since on 2 or 3 other occasions and same thing. Nothings wrong they checked it drove it and its fine. My wife got rear ended nothing big just replaced the rear bumper and hitch at a certified Subaru collision center. they also did not look over the car since its new they also sent me on my way and I asked for an inspection nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603540, filed 2024-07

“This was our second Subaru Ascent. We traded In our first 2020 ascent for slipping transmission and shaky brakes. Shortly after trading that vehicle in we received a recall for the slipping transmission. This vehicle (2022) started showing the exact same symptoms. We requested Subaru buy back the vehicle they never followed up even though they said they sent us a buy back evaluation email 07/01/2022 which we never received. Case# 220622-173085 We ended up selling the vehicle out of frustration and buying a new Toyota.”

NHTSA complaint #11513635, filed 2023-03

“Brake making squeaky noise when it's being applied. This happened less than 30,000 miles during April 2023. I went to dealership during a routine oil change and the service tech found nothing wrong. I took it to road trip and it was to the point where the vehicle shakes and everyone else around me could hear it when we apply the brake. I took it to another dealership and the service manager said he has seen several vehicle came in and the caliper sticks to the brake pad, so they had to change the inner brake system as well as the rotor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11556541, filed 2023-11

“The brakes on this vehicle continue to makes squealing sounds when slowing to a gradual stop, and now recently makes a grinding sound when driving from a complete stop to a gradual start. These sounds began when the vehicle was new at 500 miles and continues at 1500 miles. The vehicle has been taken to a Subaru dealership three times and nothing has been found that needs correction. I have contacted Subaru Corporate and they continue to direct me to the dealership. Meanwhile I do not feel the brakes are working correctly and fear there is a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11485650, filed 2022-09

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2022 Subaru Ascent

Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology