2010 Subaru Forester vs 2010 Volvo XC60
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 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 262 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 17 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 250 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 73,085 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 76 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 4 |
| Engine | 34 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 11 |
| Structure | 7 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 6 |
2010 Subaru Forester
2010 Volvo XC60
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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.