Example carEngine repair for a 2020 Subaru Ascent
Engine repair for the 2020 Subaru Ascent: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2020 Subaru Ascent for engine repair
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2020 Subaru Ascent: every figure
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,975 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,256 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2020 Subaru Ascent
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (101), power train (59) and unknown or other (57). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | 2026-07-07 | equipment:other:labels | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements... |
| 22V907000 | 2022-12-08 | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components. |
| 21V954000 | 2021-12-09 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied. |
| 21V955000 | 2021-12-09 | power train:driveline:chain/belt | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| 21V587000 | 2021-07-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2020 Subaru Ascent: Engine repair
Need engine work for your 2020 Subaru Ascent? A trusted shop does the work, not CarmaCars, and we keep you driving meanwhile. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Ascent and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It uses the 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo and all-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Good habits for your car
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Talk to a person
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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