Electrical system has some sort of residual power draw when parked that completely drains the battery. Even when car is driven the day before, after being parked overnight has resulted in a dead battery 8-10 times. No lights left on or doors open (even rear lift gate is closed properly)
2019 Subaru Ascent electrical complaints
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Multiple electrical issues. Now on second battery. Vehicle in driveway, tailgate opened for 30-45 minutes and battery died. Vehicle in driveway with radio on for 1 hour, battery died. Vehicle in driveway, not driven for 12 days and battery died. Each time battery died, unable to easily jumpstart. Each time battery died, tailgate unable to open even manually.
Battery drained rapidly while listening to the radio for 15 minutes with car engine not running (stationary). Car needed to be jumped.
The battery fails and cannot be recharged, it drains immediately. Also the airbags no longer work. We have had the car jump started by. A tow truck and then charged the battery at home with our own charger and it still dies immediately.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru ascent. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle the battery would drain without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be jump started or the battery replaced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer walker's renton subaru (555 sw grady way, renton, wa 98057, (425) 226-2775) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,300.
Premature battery drain. Ive replaced the battery in my ascent 3 times in the past 2 years I've had the vehicle. First instance occured when taligate hadnt closed all the way and drianed battery. Second instance car doors were open for approx 2 hours to clean and detail my car when battery died. Third instance was listening to music in the car for 40 min while waiting for husband to go to store and I waited in the car and batter died yet again.
My battery has drained twice in 2 months, to the extent that it needed to be jumpstarted. To the best of my knowledge nothing electrical was on. The car was parked. Both times required seeking external help to drive away. When it first occurred, I had the battery checked by my dealer and they found no issues with the battery. To prepare for another dead battery, I purchased jumper cables so I wouldn't be stranded.the first time this happened it was at 12,000 mi; second time at 23,000 mi.
Battery dead even though car has been in garage and driven at least 2-3x a week. Happened a few times since the first incident happened in oct 2020, and then subsequently multiple times where we need it to be jumped start. Eventually took to dealership for diagnosis and they had to replace the battery in mar 2021.
My barely 2-year car continues to have electrical issues. It refused to start for the 4th or 5th time over the last several months... Twice in the past week. One, particular instance from this past week, I drove about a mile to my local library to do curbside pickup. I turned off my car while I waited 2 minutes forthe librarians to deliver my books. I had my two small children in the car. My car would not start back up. I didn't see this as a problem as a few months ago I purchased a portable jump starter because I have been having so many issues with my fairly new car. Well, I couldn't access my jumper because it was in my trunk which can only be opened when the car has power. It, of course, was raining, sleeting and snowing while all this was happening and my children were screaming and crying. Thankfully, one of the librarians had noticed I was having a problem and was able to give me a jump. This is probably the 4th or 5th instance in the past 6 months. However, this is the first time when my car was started and then wouldn't restart. Usually the instance occurs in my driveway. Frustrated, I made an appointment at my local subaru dealership for the following day, (february 19) to see what the heck was going on, they said they did a diagnostic and came up with everything being normal. I went home and a few hours later my family and I decided to take a long weekend out of town. The car was packed, kids were in their carseats and my car would not start. Paying $50k+ for a car that won't even start is beyond frustrating. I know someone who has the same car and has been having the exact same issues. Please let me know if you have any advice for me or any suggestions of next steps I should take.
I have had many many times that the battery on my new car has died if it has not been driven daily. I had the shop test the battery the last time it was in and they said there was no problem. The car battery has died at least 5 times since I purchased the vehicle new in july 2019. I have been made aware of a class action lawsuit regarding this issue. My car has died again this week. I am working from home and with the massive snow, I did not drive the car for a few days and now it is dead.
I have required 6 jumpstarts in the last 7 months. The vehicle is two years old.
Several times our 2019 subaru ascent battery has drained down to low levels requiring jump starts. This last time was this winter and -15 degrees outside and was very dangerous for her. The alternator does not seem able to keep up with the load. I have heard of many other people having this problem. It sat overnight on both occasions.
My car is 1.5 years old and the battery died in me and left me stranded. Car started after being jumped. I used my trickle charger and it is telling me that battery is bad. Car electrical system was acting strange and not turning off all systems when car was turned off. This probably drained battery.
Battery is dead frequently (1-2 times per week). This occurs after leaving one or more doors open (thus the interior lights are illuminated) for only 5-10 minutes. We are constantly having to jump start the car using a portable lithium ion battery that we purchased because of this issue. This has been occurring for over a year.
Went to bjs to get food battery died 18k
Unable to start my subaru ascent 2019 due to battery issue, facing this issue 2nd time. I was able to start my vehicle 3 days ago and vehicle stationary for 3 days in garage and try to start today it did not start start again it makes little bit crank sound and then no response from engine and halted and my dashboard displayed everything, tryed multiple times no luck for me.
Vehicle will not start because battery is dead and requires a jump. This is the third time it has occurred. We have had to call starlink to come and jump the battery which resolved the issue on 1/25/21, 12/29/20 and 6/20/20. The vehicle was purchased new in may 2020. It is kept in a garage when not in use.
55 degree sunny day in rural virginia. 2019 subaru ascent has 8214 miles. Drove ascent about 4 miles. Stopped to run quick errand. Two minutes later car would not start. Dash lights on, including check engine, battery. Power windows and rear hatch still worked. Called dealer-followed their instructions to try starting car in park, neutral, etc. They said it sounded like a battery problem, advised me to call subaru roadside assistance. Spouse came with battery charger. Charged battery for a few minutes and car started. Charged battery overnight. Searched online for subaru battery problems. Read that a class-action lawsuit was filed against subaru of america in 2020 relating to outback and ascent battery issues. These models are reportedly equipped with batteries that drain and die. Lawsuit contends that subaru has known about these battery problems since 2017, and has issued a technical service bulletin about battery discharging and dying after short trip driving.
Vehicle started off with the radio not saving channels. It would reset the radio every few days. A message would come on the dashboard which would say the car will be restarted in a few hours. And a light not working. Took in and they said it was battery. Replaced. Then got back. Within week or so. Car had all lights coming on and off on dashboard. Started jumping. Even drove backwards when put in drive. Took in and they replaced transmission. Within the week after getting back, the car was skipping gears. Another transmission. Then back in for radio not shutting off when car off and locked. Would run for hours. Also the trunk door would not lock. Took and they said it was a switch. Radio again still resetting. Radio will randomly shut off and then turn back on. The rear trunk will lock and then not unlock. Car is still driving rough. Clearly the car has electrical issues. It is back in now.
At 2 years and 5 months old (55k miles, mostly highway driven) the battery dies and I was stranded when I had stopped and parked. Would not start anymore. Had to jump start car and drive to dealership. Subaru dealership (gillman subaru southwest, houston, tx) did a load test and determined battery is dead. Would not replace battery. Wanted to charge $500 to replace battery!! Went to auto zone and had it replaced and installed for under $200!
On 24th december vehicle in motion on a highway whining noise observed and transmission disengages, RPM increased. In a few seconds transmission error message flashed in console, in addition check engine light comes on and all driver aids disabled, struggled to take control and pull off highway safely. Vehicle 20 months old less than 20,000 miles. Second instance of transmission failing after wuv07 recall completed in january 2020. !st instance of transmission failure in city streets @35mph similar behavior transmission light, check engine light and drivers aids disabled, incorrectly diagnosed by master technician as valve body failure after the wuv07 recall the fuel efficiency also dropped. A couple of days prior to 24th december contacted subaru of america about a shudder noticed observed while driving. Enclosed image has repairs related to transmission, in addition during the 2nd repair the starter also failed and starter was also replaced. In conclusion two unsafe transmission failures in motion after wuv07 recall.
Wife was driving home from work approximately 09:10 pm(25901 riverwoods rd, mettawa, il 60045) no one was seriously injured in automobile fire I-94 1 mile south of route 176(exit 16(/rockland road). After no more than a minute on the interstate, I noticed some smoke and pulled immediately off to side of road as soon as possible (around 1.5-2.0 miles from work) and around 5 min into drive from departure from address listed above. Was fortunate that officer m zawierowski was driving by and able to assist and called fire department. When officer stated went back to car noticed that car locked up all doors and stated how fortunate you (wife) were able to escape. The only warning was smell and smoke, minute later car was burning and within short time heat and smoke was severe that state police called fire department
Battery has died at least 3-4 times since purchasing the car. Also ongoing issues with the radio- radio has stopped working completely before two instances when the radio died. Amplifier has been changed in car and serviced multiple times. Once while driving, the car died while driving it and steering locked.
Car just doesnt start and needs to be jumped randomly, yet dealership service dept could find no probelms. Also wierd lags, noises occuring while driving. This car is too new and has 18,000 miles on it, shouldnt be having these types of problems. Happened numerous times since purchase 2019 and 2020, most recent jan 2021 brought into dealership service larry miller subaru bosie id.
My battery drains surprisingly quickly from simple activities like using the rear hatch door a few times between starts, having the front lights on for as little as 15 minutes between starts, and having the dome lights on for as little as 1 hour between starts. This has left me stranded multiple times including at a forest campground without cell coverage. I have used aaa assist multiple times, and the help of strangers. I have also had to purchase a jump start battery to keep in my car. I have asked subaru to fix the problem, and been told simply that my battery and electrical systems are working normally.
The battery does not stay charged nor can I get it to charge above 80%. I store her in a garage. In the last two weeks, the battery has been dead (and required a jump) 3 times in 2 weeks. I get up and go into the garage to start the vehicle and the battery is just dead. I took it to the dealer to test the battery and was told that there is nothing wrong with it. My conclusion is that it must be an electrical problem.
Has a defective electrical system causing the battery to drain prematurely. Just had the new subaru battery tested and charged at advance auto parts and it was brought up to almost a full charge. After 4 days of short trips, battery is dead again.
Dead battery multiple times, dealer ship has replaced the battery but continues to have issues and left stranded each time this occurs, one time on 12-17-2020 in the mountains in freezing cold weather with a child, no heat because of dead battery. This issue cann occuring when the back tailgate is open for 10 minutes. Subaru is not going to look into the problem even thou they are aware of this occuring on subaru outbacks and the ascent models. This is a real safety concern since my wife drives this car mainly and has had to call for help to get the car started. I will be bringing it back to the dealer once again. They will end up replacing the battery again but the fact that if your car is turned off and doors are open for a short period of time the draw coming off the battery is not enough to start the car again leaving you once again stranded.
The car caught fire while sitting in the driveway (stationary). The car was having electrical/battery issues in the morning. I charged the battery, then started the car and left it running in the driveway, when I came out of the house, the engine of the car was on fire. I called the fire department to put the fire. The fire marshal determined that an electrical issue ignited the engine. After posting the photos of the fire on facebook, we received multiple comments that other people's subaru's have had battery/electrical issues. The insurance company stated that they would have a specialist examine the vehicle to help determine the cause of the fire.
Several times, when trying to close the driver side window, the front passenger window and the sunroof, the window did not close completely and subsequently re-opened. It happened when the vehicle was in motion as well as stationary.
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