2010 Subaru Forester vs 2010 Toyota Sequoia
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 | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 262 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 250 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 70,331 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 76 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 1 |
| Engine | 34 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2010 Subaru Forester
2010 Toyota Sequoia
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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.