Example carTowing for a 2020 Subaru Ascent
Towing for the 2020 Subaru Ascent: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange 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
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2020 Subaru Ascent for towing
- 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.
Arranging the work for the Ascent
Searching for towing for the 2020 Subaru Ascent? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your Ascent, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. It is powered by the 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
What to ask
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. 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.
One more step
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request towing
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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