2011 Subaru Outback vs 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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 | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 651 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 329 | 206 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,118 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 216 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 117 | 1 |
| Engine | 85 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 73 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 67 | 2 |
| Steering | 36 | 8 |
| Suspension | 21 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 192 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 84 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
2011 Subaru Outback
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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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.