Subaru nearly lost a generation of buyers over one fixable flaw.

A $20,000 used Ascent felt like a mistake on day six. The recalls are real, but the fix might be a driving technique no dealership explains and a ten-minute VIN check.

The Subaru brand is known for many things — from its rally-bred heritage to historic Subaru boxer engines. Over the past several decades of making engines, Subaru has earned a loyal following among ...