2017 Subaru Outback vs 2017 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2017 Subaru Outback | 2017 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 917 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 384 | 206 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 24,736 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 106 |
| Visibility/wiper | 205 | 10 |
| Engine | 43 | 31 |
| Power Train | 47 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 36 |
| Structure | 26 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 127 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 46 | 7 |
| Stalling | 42 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
2017 Subaru Outback
2017 Toyota RAV4
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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.