NHTSA Complaint #11597256 — 2021 SUBARU ASCENT

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11597256
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 26, 2022
Date Filed	June 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Brake rotors, front and back warp. Rotors have been replaced and resurfaced multiple times. The vehicle is over-sized for the braking hardware included with the vehicle. I have spoken to the dealer multiple times and they are aware of the undersized brake component issue across this model line. Although promised, Subaru has not addressed the issue and it is a safety hazard in hilly terrain.

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