2019 Subaru Ascent: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Transmission · SC

As I am driving when I move from coasting or light throttle application to applying the throttle there is a grinding sound and hesitation/momentary lack of engagement form the transmission. This is very concerning when traveling. Per the recall notice from Subaru at any time the transmission could lock-up or quit functioning and my family and I could be left on the side of the road with an inoperable vehicle. The issue was formally acknowledged by Subaru last December (2021) and the fix for this issue was supposed to be available in May 2022. It is now mid-June with no updates. This is very frustrating! Please follow-up with the manufacturer to require them to provided a new update on when the fix will be available. Thanks!

Filed Jan 30, 2022 · Brakes · NJ

Front brakes squealing at low speed stops. This was confirmed at the dealership when pulling into the service department. And, severe vibration and shuttering in the steering wheel and break pedal when applying brakes at high speeds. This could not be replicated at the dealership. Dealership inspected front brakes and 're surfaced front rotors twice during same visit. Same symptoms still occur. No visual early warning signs are or were present.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · AL

Vehicle has continued to make squealing noise and shuddering since previous transmission recall was addressed. This has occurred at speeds from 10-75 MPH. It happens multiple times per week, sometimes multiple times each day. Vehicle run time has ranged from approximately 5 minutes to 2+ hours. Vehicle has been checked multiple times by the dealership where it was purchased, who reports that nothing is wrong with it. I have a video of this, but it cannot be uploaded.

Filed Mar 31, 2020 · Brakes · 10 miles · PA

The brakes squeal, like metal to metal.this does not happen all the time. The rotors were replace at about 13,000 miles. I was told by the tech at the dealership the rotors need replaced again. I was told this is not a safety issue but when applying the breaks it seems I need more pressure that before. I think may be safety issue.

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,000 miles · CA

Our windshield cracked and we had to replace it not too long after purchasing. We have had problems with our heater locking and not being able to turn it off or our drunk locking and we cant open it we are unable to unlock it.... We put in several complaints about a grinding noise when we break since we bought the car. I noticed it when I first drove it and they told me it was normal. When the car takes off there is a shake and stall before it moves. Also when driving it feels like it jolts and then goes again also a complaint....

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 1,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru ascent. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v856000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v855000 (power train). The contact stated that the GPS unit was inoperable. Furthermore, while at a stop sign/light, the vehicle would accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal clunking, squeaking noise detected from the steering/suspension. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and shook forward and backwards, and the driver and passenger doors made an abnormal buzzing noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to puente hills subaru (17801 e gale ave, city of industry, ca 91748, (626) 626-4800) multiple times and the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: sr#:1-50458273772. The failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 9,800 miles · ID

Issue #1: transmission. Starting around 8000 miles, a loud squealing sound would occur periodically during automatic shifting. At first it was only while obtaining highway speeds and later it would happen at city street speeds. The squealing sound would be accompanied by a shuttering feeling as well. We live 3 hours from the dealer and were told by the dealer that the car was just 'getting to know us'. As this problem persisted and worsened, we were finally brought it to the dealer at 12,000 miles and the technician diagnosed a transmission problem and said we need a new transmission. That was on 9/27/19. We are awaiting the availability of a new transmission while driving a loaner. Issue #2: electrical issue. Twice all of the engine warning/dashboard lights came on while driving about 20 MPH on a dirt road. The first time was around 9800 miles. I was able to drive the car and brought the car to a local repair shop (subaru dealer is 150 miles away) and his computer diagnosed a possible transmission problem and he rebooted the electrical system. All seemed ok with the electrical system for a while. This happened again around 11,000 miles while being driven at city street speeds and the next morning the electrical system was back to normal. In talking to the subaru dealer by phone, they said there was probably just a bug in the system and it can fix itself. At the 12,000 mile appt, no issues were discovered with the electrical system.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Transmission · CA

When driving our ascent on both city streets and the highway we have experienced rpms jumping and squeaking/slipping noises coming from the engine unexpectedly. Its very disheartening to have issues with a brand new car that you've spend over $40k on. I have been able to capture some video of the control panel as this happens.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Transmission · 8,500 miles · CT

Cvt appears to be faulty. While driving, rpms will jump up by 1-2k, stay at that level for a second or two, then drop down. When it drops, car will shudder or accelerate. Occassionally a screeching or grinding noise is heard. This has happened multiple times, but is not predictable. It has happened on the highway at speeds if 65 and above; and it has happened on city roads at speeds of 30. It sometimes happens multiple times in one trip; or it may go a week between events. Dealership has been unable to replicate it, says if they can't replicate it then the "best case scenario" for a diagnosis is for the transmission to fail and for us to be stranded. A internet search for "subaru ascent transmission problems" reveals that this is a rare problem, but seems to disproportionately affect ascents built in august of 2018. Subaru allegedly is replacing these transmissions once problem is diagnosed, but if it's a known problem then they should replace them all proactively.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · VA

Our ascent started having a squeal and RPM jump around 6000 miles. The car would only makes this noise on acceleration and would cause the car to lock up until the chain/belt would reseat and the RPM return to normal. It throws no warning codes but happens randomly but several times when it does happen. Was told it was a transmission issue, but subaru has replaced some and they are doing same thing. They told me to drive it like it is and service department was to file a claim with subaru to try to get them to initiate a fix from the subaru engineers. Totally not safe to drive at 65-70 and then it stalls out before it fixes itself.