2023 Subaru Ascent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Subaru Ascent, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The warning lights on the car flashed and the car shut down. I was on the highway. I called 911 and they told me to quickly and safely exit the car. Less than a minute later, the engine combusted and the car was engulfed in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11649273, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11036822Aug 31, 2026This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised…
- 11035661Jul 28, 2026WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 11022295Aug 7, 2025This bulletin provides additional examples, diagnostics tips and installation tips as helpful aids to be used when working with sunroof seals and sunroof frame assemblies on…
- 11017461Apr 29, 2025This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the…
- 11017459Apr 28, 2025This bulletin announces a design change to the hood lock switch portion of the hood lock assembly.
- 11016230Mar 27, 2025This bulletin announces design changes made to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address concerns of the power rear gate being inoperative.
- 11016208Mar 18, 2025This bulletin provides additional examples, diagnostics tips and installation tips as helpful aids to be used when working with sunroof seals and sunroof frame assemblies on…
- 11016174Mar 6, 2025This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
- 11010905Nov 21, 2024This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Subaru Ascent
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Subaru Ascent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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