2016 Nissan Altima vs 2016 Subaru Legacy
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 | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2016 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 550 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 323 | 457 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 23–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 37,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 234 | 13 |
| Engine | 86 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 0 |
| Structure | 29 | 6 |
| Steering | 16 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 64 | 0 |
| Stalling | 54 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 13 |
2016 Nissan Altima
2016 Subaru Legacy
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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.