NHTSA Complaint #11717930 — 2020 SUBARU ASCENT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11717930
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 1, 2026
Date Filed	February 13, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Car has 82,000 miles, has been maintained and requires an engine replacement due to 'Sludge'. Reading a lot of forums that indicate this is a common situation with this make and model and likely due to manufacturer's defects.

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