The verdict: The Ascent is the best Subaru for families, but it’s hardly the best SUV in its class. For Subaru loyalists who’ve outgrown their Outbacks, it might be time to consider another brand.

Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off. The stalling recall covers more than 466,000 Crosstrek SUVs from 2018 ...