2021 Subaru Ascent
#16 of 2021 SUVs
#24 of all 2021 vehicles
The 2021 Subaru Ascent is safe compared to all vehicles.

We estimate that the 2021 Subaru Ascent has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0311% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.5529%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0311% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.5529% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2021 Subaru Ascent is 33% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2021 Subaru Ascent is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
Active safety features greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. An active safety system that is standard on the 2021 Subaru Ascent is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (Forward Collision Warnings / Automatic Emergency Braking & Lane Departure Warnings).
Some advanced safety features --- while not cutting edge --- can still improve vehicle safety. Optional side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot. Optional Adaptive Headlights points head lamps towards where the vehicle is heading, better lighting the road ahead. High Beam Assist are standard on the 2021 Subaru Ascent. This feature recognizes oncoming traffic and shuts off high beam headlights until the oncoming traffic has passed.