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Subaru Ascent: which year should you buy?

Across the 2019 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2025 91 · 2024 86 · 2023 82

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202591/100
Buybest year

12 complaints · 0 recalls

202486/100
Buy

48 complaints · 0 recalls

202382/100
Buy

40 complaints · 3 recalls

202264/100
Caution

55 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202164/100
Caution

97 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202064/100
Caution

316 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201961/100
Caution

432 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2025?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Subaru Ascent’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Subaru Ascent head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Subaru Ascent as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.