| Issue ID | 1596597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252259 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | ASCENT |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 28/08/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We are noticing periodic issues with the cvt in this new car. Occasionally we get a high-pitched whine, a sound like a belt slipping, a loss of power, and a sudden bump when the cvt seems to adjust to the situation and return power and normal driving. Internet is full of people reporting the issue. Took it to the dealer and got the usual deer-in-headlights response. They have a serious issue here. Most recent event i recorded was on 8/28 11;00 amish on i-5 north out of tacoma to seatac, driving at highway speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVERETT, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WMAED9K3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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