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2020 Subaru Ascent Suspension Problems

7 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2025Oct 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

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Filed: Oct 2025

Car is making loud noises while going over uneven roads. Only have 64,000 miles on it and I need to replace the struts.

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NHTSA #: 11695852
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Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the undercarriage while driving over bumps in the roadway. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11666835
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Filed: Mar 2025

Extreme rattle/clunking driving over bumps especially on dirt roads. Seems to be many people are having this issue. I know of another co worker who has a 2020 ascent making the same noise.

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NHTSA #: 11647985
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Filed: Jul 2024

Car has 49,700miles. Front drivers side makes terrible rattling noise when driving over any uneven pavement or bumps. Took it to the dealer to determine the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11605227
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Filed: Jul 2024

A clunky noise coming from the front wheels whenever we encountered any sort of bump.

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NHTSA #: 11602497
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Filed: Jul 2023

Both front struts have failed within 55000 miles, the passenger one had a failure at 43,000 miles and the driver side has failed at 54000 miles. The dealership stated that the struts had "corrosion" and were not damaged. The strut failures cause the car to shake when hitting even a small bump.

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NHTSA #: 11535024
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Filed: Apr 2020

New 2020 subaru ascent limited. Heard clunking or weird sound from front suspension/struts on bumpy road or potholes.

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NHTSA #: 11320281

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