NHTSA Complaint #11708448 — 2020 SUBARU ASCENT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708448
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	January 2, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The CVT transmission has failed and been replaced three times despite proper maintenance. Subaru has replaced the transmission multiple times under warranty, but the failure continues to recur. •First CVT replacement at 50,542 miles •Second CVT replacement at 88,175 miles •Third CVT replacement at 92,832 miles This shows repeat failure, not wear-and-tear. It is a safety risk: The vehicle hesitates and loses power intermittently, which creates a safety risk when accelerating or merging into traffic. The most recent replacement is incorrectly listed as pan replacement.

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