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2023 Subaru Ascent Transmission Problems

1 owner-reported transmission complaint from NHTSA data

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Complaints
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Recalls
Nov 2025Nov 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #23V647000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

Fix: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

Owner Complaints (1)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Nov 2025

While making a left turn at low speed through an intersection, your car's wheels suddenly stopped turning even though you were pressing the accelerator and nothing was blocking the road. A message appeared on your dashboard, but you couldn't read it, and cars behind you honked as your vehicle came to an unexpected halt. After putting the car in park and restarting it, you were able to drive to a safe location and then to the dealer for diagnosis.

NHTSA #: 11700833

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