r/SubaruAscent

Just picked up a 2019 Ascent Premium with 99k on it. After buying I got the full repair history from the dealer, and it turns out the CVT has been replaced twice, both times under recall:

- Jan 2020 at 8,359 miles under WUV07
- Aug 2022 at 42,254 miles under WRK21 (the one with the TCM reprogram, SSM data check and oil cooler)

So the unit in it now went in at 42k and has about 56,000 miles on it. Nothing transmission related since then except a TCM software update at 73.5k that the tech found on his own during an unrelated repair, no fault attached to it. Drives great right now, smooth, no shudder, no slips that we have noticed.

What I'm actually trying to figure out: for anyone who got a full CVT replacement under WRK21 in 2022, how has that replacement held up? Are the post-recall units going the distance, or are there people who had one replaced and then had the replacement fail later on?

Did the 2022 updated CVT units actually go in with the fixes already programmed and installed? Does anyone know if there were updates to the internals or programming that went in to address the early problems with the replacement units in 2022?

I ask because I'm at 99k miles and about to roll past the 100k warranty extension, so from here it's on me.

Also, the tech recommended a drain and fill soon. Curious what people are running for fluid intervals on the replacement units. This one is coming up on 60K miles without a service from what I can tell.

Hey y’all,

Just got a side by side and we were told when we installed the tow package that it had a capacity of 5500lbs (obviously our fault for not verifying) but we have 2024 touring.

How realistic is it pushing the 5000lb capacity? The SxS is 2164lbs so looking for a trailer with an empty weight of 2000lbs and able to tow that much is pushing it.

Usually have to take it for service 2 hours a way and back up roughly 6k’ in elevation gain

I am close to buying a used 2023 Onyx. Does anyone know if there are any long-term reliability issues for that year similar to first gen Ascents?

Looking to buy used ascent 2020 touring. I found identical car, both 2020 black ascent touring but one has 51k miles while other has 72k miles.

51k miles fina cost is $29k and 71k miles final cost is $25k.

Do you think its worth it so look for newer car? I am hesitant because of all the issues with cvt and recall but carfax report is clean and both only had 1 owner.

Thanks.

Does anyone have any real-world experience with a slight increase in tire size to the 255/50R20 on the stock Ascent Onyx 20" wheel?  I'm looking for something with a more aggressive tread for forest service roads and winter ski resort trips in New Mexico and southern Colorado. The two tires I'm considering are the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 and the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail. My key priorities are

• No lift planned
• Daily driver around city
• Improved off-road grip on forest service roads, camping, etc
• 3PMSF rating for winter
• More aggressive look

Any tips, suggestions, or input are appreciated!

For a highway setup on a ‘23 Ascent, bone stock, I am hoping to eek out a smoother ride, less impact from rough roads. I’m hoping to squeeze in a tire with slightly taller sidewall than the stock 245/50R20.

Has anyone tried or seen those work out? Worried about clearance in the wheel well and turning issues.

I went on a 6 hr trip yesterday in my car and I am so sore. My neck and shoulders hurt and my tailbone hurts. Anybody had any luck making the seat more comfortable? Im supposed to do a 16 hr trip in a couple months and thinking of canceling it now cause of how sore I am. I stopped every 1.5hrs. I am short, 5'3. What can I do?

I'm seeing people mentioning limited trims at 42 - 44k

The best I've seen so far is 47k. Am I missing something here? This is with texting two different dealers.

It will be 0% APR which is nice.

Also, still contemplating whether to get the premium or limited. Is the limited really worth the extra money?

Appreciate any input.

Hello all,
Looking for a little guidance.

My wife’s rear door on her Ascent has started to have issues. When you press the button to open or close it, it starts to move, beeps, and then stops. I pulled the fuse as well as unhooked the battery at different times as I read that may help reset it.

Does anyone know what causes this issue or what I can try to fix it? Hoping to avoid taking it to a shop.

Thank you in advance.

Questions For those of you that had the transmission have issues and then replaced,

1). how many more miles did you get out of the car?
2) if out of warranty, and don’t mind sharing, how much did it cost?
3) did anyone try the transmission flush option and did it work?
4) did the car seem to be back to “normal” afterward?

For context I’m at about 120k miles on a 2019 ascent.

Thanks!!

So I got the TPMS warning. I checked my tire pressures they were all good. Didn't think anything of it. Drove around for a few days then suddenly eyesight warning went off followed by RAB. Followed by Lady assist and breaking. A few days passed as I was driving with those on, suddenly the brake light went off. Then breaking became difficult. I almost have to push all the way down to come to a stop. My brother-in-law is a mechanic he said it was almost certainly the battery. I replaced the battery, it's still going on. Is there a certain way to reset the battery?. I've seen a lot of threads about this, but none of them have any kind of brake issues. It's only ever tpms, eyesight, rab, and Lane keep issues. Does anyone have any suggestions other than taking it to the stealership?

slow day, so I rotated the tires on the car myself at home. The inflation screen on the dashboard though is not showing any numbers now. Is it confounded by my rotation or is there some sort of a reset that I have to do to make it work again?

We are thinking about getting a used 2021 Ascent. It has around 66000 miles on it. I am seeing mixed reviews online about the reliability for the 2021. Is it something you would recommend for a family car or something to avoid?

0 down .9% 770/month

California, taxes/dmv is rough.

Vehicle was 48 (wireless charge, all weather and cloth floor mats, lighting accents), taxes/dmv was 6, 1500 on oil changes for life of car (well see), 2500 on 8/80 warranty.

Lifetime oil changes when I go to the Subaru dealer and 96M/80k miles, it was 50 bucks more a month., what's 50 to 720. I said f it.l, add it, it my wifes car and I dont want issues with it

Total interest paid over life is going to be 1600-ish.

I left Carmax behind with a 2023 Ascent Touring w/ 37k miles for 650/month over 6 years(8.5%). (Something like that).