2005 Subaru Legacy vs 2005 Toyota Corolla
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 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 853 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 165 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 114 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 456 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 66 |
| Power Train | 13 | 37 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 28 |
| Engine | 4 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 54 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 23 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 7 |
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
2005 Subaru Legacy
2005 Toyota Corolla
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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.