2019 Lincoln MKC vs 2019 Subaru Outback
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 | 2019 Lincoln MKC | 2019 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 1,031 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 413 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 11,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln MKC | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 362 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 326 |
| Engine | 82 | 39 |
| Visibility | 0 | 63 |
| Steering | 1 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 36 |
| Structure | 1 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 20 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 103 |
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2019 Lincoln MKC
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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.