| Issue ID | 1670544 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11331330 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | ASCENT |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 14/06/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | If not started for several days it seems sluggish to start. A 10 day period this month of not starting resulted in inability to start. I called subaru starlink and was sent a tow truck driver to give me a "jump"., which worked. I was told by tow truck driver that the alternator seemed to be function---by the diagnostics on his battery jump starter. Then he reported he has had to jump numerous newer subaru vehicles. Later that day, with the vehicle parked in my garage, i briefly-- several minutes, a high pitched whine/electric like, coming from the passenger rear corner near wheel wheel wher the fuel intake is located. That sound stopped shortly later. I have started my subaru daily or every day to ensure it will start. I suspect some electrical item may be draining the battery--- which already seems undersized for all the newer electrical items in newer vehicles. Could tha fuel system be at fault? I had heard about a fuel pump recall/issue. I am not trusting this vehicle to start---as expected. This is a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7590 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSEBURG, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WMARD5K3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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