2003 Subaru Forester vs 2003 Volvo XC70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Subaru Forester | 2003 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 175 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 115,553 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 2 |
| Suspension | 22 | 3 |
| Structure | 19 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
2003 Subaru Forester
2003 Volvo XC70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.