You're not alone. Just dropped mine off yesterday to have the CVT replaced. Mine was squealing and slipping like crazy. I believe I will need my brakes turned before too long as well. Mine has just over 21K on the odometer. It seems the CVT, front struts, and brakes are the high fail items. The CVTs seem to be related to a particular build range, but yours is outside that build range, so I would use the following link to add your vehicle to the list of bad transmissions.
What was the reason the wifi didn"t connect? Tire defect has nothing to do with Subaru quality, other than the bottom line warranty.
To be fair, the OP clearly states that the car in question is outside of the Aug-Nov 2018 build interval.@rgfleischman - A tire failure, a wifi connection issue and replacing brake pads, while annoying, say nothing about the current or future reliability, drivability or safety of the vehicle. As for the transmission, an unfortunate known issue mostly limited to a specific build period (and its corresponding batch of transmissions and/or transmission harnesses). Respectfully, to say that you "smell lemon", and are "almost afraid to drive the car" is just hyperbolic, way out of proportion, simply ridiculous and says far more about you than your Ascent. Additionally, you wrote, "What else should I expect to go wrong?". Gosh, could be anything at all, or everything... If I were you, I wouldn't wait a moment longer. You should definitely sell your vehicle. Sell it now, before its too late! (sarcasm).
Greetings,
Build date only relevant for transmission.
Agreed, but not sure of your point. Cactus99 understood my comment was about his original statement that began, "As for the transmission..."
Not in this thread that I can find.
"Picked up March 2019 with 4 miles."
Can you link the recall please? It's not listed on the NHTSA site. I'd be curious to read what it says and if my VIN is within range. My car has been absolutely fine though through almost 18k miles.
No recall on the Ascent or the Ascents transmission that I am aware of. And I just double checked.
Sorry I meant not issues a recall....
Mine was perfect, meaning no slipping transmission, through 20,800 miles and then BOOM, the vehicle shuddered hard and began slipping and squealing later that day. Four days later it was dropped off at the dealership with me worried I wasn't going to make it there cause it was slipping and squealing every time I encountered the slightest grade in the road. The loaner I have now is a 2020 Limited and still exhibits the low speed jerkiness, especially when the vehicle is cold and not at full operating temperature. I am hoping that these issues have been fixed and we don't soon start seeing many failures outside the August - November 2018 build range. If that starts happening then it will truly be disappointing.
