2005 Land Rover LR3 vs 2005 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 96 | 273 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 244 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 84,597 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover LR3 | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 40 |
| Power Train | 16 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2005 Land Rover LR3
2005 Subaru Outback
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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.