2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
419 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
45
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems45 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 45 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, wheels & tires and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
29
Wheels & Tires
4
Steering
3
Electrical System
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Speed Control
2
Power Train
2
Air Bags
1

2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 29 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 11/13/2025ODI#11699279
My 2024 Subaru Ascent developed a recurring clunk/thump noise from the steering system during low-speed turning (10–15 mph) and when turning the wheel at a stop. The noise was present daily and worsen…
SteeringFiled: 09/08/2025ODI#11685769
My vehicle has lost EYESIGHT TOO MANY TIMES while Am driving ON HIGH WAY SO STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, ADATER,CRUISE CONTROL SIGN APPEARS TOGETHER .JUST A SECOND MY FAMILY HAD ALMOST DIED DUE TO VACATION…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 09/14/2024ODI#11614573
Driver side mirror glass shakes constantly at any speed. This has been reported to the only dealership around my area. Mirror was replaced once by Service Dept, but only the mirror housing (not the gl…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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