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2020 Subaru Ascent Brakes Problems

16 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

16
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Jan 2021Dec 2020
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (16)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

I bought this car brand new from Subaru dealer in Sterling VA. Starting form first week we start having issues with certain parts. (steering, line assist, unexpected breaking, shaky/wobbly brakes, raw fuel smell in the cabin and around the car.) I took the car may times to dealer to get it serviced however every time I was sent back as they couldn't replicate the issue.

NHTSA #: 11418508
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2024

Transmission failure, chugging while driving on the road then slowed down in middle of the intersection, won’t accelerate which is a unsafe situation. It says “check engine”, “break, “eyesight disabled”, “at oil temp” and “transmission”. The speed was stuck to 20mph and engine eas loud.

NHTSA #: 11608386
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2022

At around 18,000 miles when applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. By 20,000 miles the vibration was excessive affecting the ability to steer straight when braking. The dealer told me that they were aware of the issue with this year/model.

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NHTSA #: 11497538
highSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2021

When applying brakes to 2020 Subaru Ascent limited (10,325 miles) the car shudders. Being an aircraft mechanic for over 45 years I knew the brake rotors were warped. I Took car to Subaru of Kennesaw GA.

NHTSA #: 11424774
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2024

The emergency brake occasionally comes on for no apparent reason. It has happened multiple times before but, never while driving until today. The button appeared to be stuck when I went to disengage it as well which made no sense.

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NHTSA #: 11611705
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2023

The car has issues with rapidly deteriorating brakes. The brakes have been replaced twice and I feel they are bad again. This puts myself, anyone in my car, and any car around me at risk.

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NHTSA #: 11521145
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2023

The braking system on the vehicle does not operate as expected on the vehicle. As a result a vehicle that only has 40k miles on a daily driver, is on its 3 set of rotors, 2nd set of brake pads( I declined having them changed at the 40k service) and 2nd set of tires. The brakes have not functioned comparably to any other vehicle that I have driven.

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NHTSA #: 11519244
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2023

The brakes are insufficient for the weight of the vehicle. This has been recognized by the Dealer who sold the vehicle. Rotors warp quickly.

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NHTSA #: 11516893
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2022

The car's braking system has a severe shudder at times, as well as a loud noise, and seems hesitant with stopping abilities. The dealership confirmed the issues, turned the rotors within the first year of ownership. Problem did not improve.

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NHTSA #: 11484783
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2021

16000 miles. Front brakes vibrate hard when you press the brake. The whole front of the car vibrates it feels the same when the ABS system vibrates.

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NHTSA #: 11429416
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

Front rotors and front brake pads heat up causing rotors to warp causing a pulsing and load noise when brakes are applied ,vehicle hard to stop.

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NHTSA #: 11405833
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

The vehicle has 19,000 miles and about 1 week ago the brakes started making an abnormal noise almost like grinding. The car also would vibrate and you could feel it on the steering wheel. We took the car to the dealer and turns out the brake rotors are warped.

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NHTSA #: 11403937
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2021

Brake pads not replaced while at dealership for non-uniform brake rotors. I believe not replacing the brake pads at the time of resurfacing the brake rotors will result in the brake rotors becoming non-uniform again.

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NHTSA #: 11403446
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2021

Right front rotor warped dealer changed at 6,000 miles and rotor is warped again keeps happening (liberty subaru emerson nj) dealer will not replace the rotors, front of vehicle shakes when applying brakes ,

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NHTSA #: 11390383
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2021

Vehicle has 6700 miles. Vehicle has been in to dealer 2x already for brake issues. Front brakes started making vibration, grinding and vibration issues.

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NHTSA #: 11387212
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 subaru ascent. The contact stated that during a countrywide road trip at 70 MPH the vehicle shook and shimmied when he applied the brake going downhill on a steep grade. The vehicle was taken to the dealer groove subaru (5300 s.

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NHTSA #: 11384657

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