| Issue ID | 1683225 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349911 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | ASCENT |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 17/08/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The battery has repeatedly been drained to the point where the car will not start. The cause appears to be leaving the tailgate open with the engine off for an extended period of time, even if i turn off the small cargo light and some light ti avoid battery drain while the tailgate is open. This has happened at least 4 times and required me to jump start the car. The dealership replaced the battery after one of these incidents and told me the battery had been severely depleted, necessitating replacement. The most recent time this happened, after i jump started the car the check engine light stayed on as did all warning lights for the eyesight safety systems the x mode traction control system, and the eyesight system did not function. It has been fortunate that every time this has happened i've been at home where i could jump start the car. If this happens on a trip we would be stranded. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WMARD3K3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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