2008 Land Rover LR2 vs 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 198 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover LR2 | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 104 |
| Power Train | 36 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 30 |
| Engine | 10 | 14 |
| Suspension | 5 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 11 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 50 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2008 Land Rover LR2
2008 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.