2021 SUBARU ASCENT Seat Belts Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2021 SUBARU ASCENT
1 seat belts complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 SUBARU ASCENT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Seat Belts Complaints
2021 Subaru Ascent (VIN#***). Water found dripping down both second row seatbelts on multiple occasions during or following heavy rain, accumulated into mold growth on the carpet in front of second row seats to the front of the 3rd row seats (cargo area dry, front footwells dry). Authorized Subaru dealer technician report (dated 10/29/25 and 12/3/25 copy pasted into email) explicitly documents 'condensation build up on the interior of roof (seat belt area)' due to unlocated water intrusion. The dealer attributes this to 'leaf debris' in the front cowl area and rear hatch hinge despite the leak occurring at the rear C-pillar (and notably cargo area and front footwells showed no moisture making this physically impossible). Despite confirmed moisture exposure to critical passive restraint systems, the dealer relays that the manufacturer has issued a verbal-only warranty denial (stating no addl records exist aside from the initial technician report) and suggest...
Other 2021 SUBARU ASCENT Problem Areas
Electrical System
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
14 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
12 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Service Brakes
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint