Component Record

Subaru Ascent 2019 Power Train Problems

90 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2019 Subaru Ascent - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage90 complaints

90 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V519000Reported July 10, 2019 - 166 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 166 vehicles across all affected models.

19V855000Reported December 2, 2019 - 76,842 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 76,842 vehicles across all affected models.

21V955000Reported December 9, 2021 - 198,255 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 198,255 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System160 Visibility81 Unknown Or Other59 Engine48 Brakes28 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems21

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.