2011 Subaru Outback vs 2011 Volvo XC60
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 | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 651 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 329 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,118 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 216 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 117 | 0 |
| Engine | 85 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 73 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 67 | 2 |
| Steering | 36 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 192 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 84 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 0 |
| 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 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.